Regional Billing Manager - Midwest

Job Title
:
Regional Billing Manager

Company
:
Loenbro, LLC

Business Unit / Department
:
Accounting and Finance

Location
:
Cedar Rapids, IA / On-Site

Reports to
:
Regional Accounting Manager

Employment Type
:
Full-Time

FLSA Classification
:
Exempt

Loenbro is a trusted, long‑term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long‑standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.

The Regional Billing Manager is responsible for leading the company’s billing operations within a defined region, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant invoicing for project‑based and service‑related revenue streams. This role oversees billing processes, manages a team, partners closely with Operations, Project Management, and Accounting, and drives continuous improvement in systems, controls, and workflows. The ideal candidate brings strong construction or industrial services experience, a deep understanding of contract billing (including T&M, unit‑based, and milestone billing), and a proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset.

• Oversee end‑to‑end billing operations, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing across all projects, service lines, and business units
• Manage and develop a team of billing specialists; set performance expectations and ensure accountability
• Review and approve invoices, pay applications, lien waivers, and supporting documentation in alignment with contract terms
• Partner with Project Managers, Operations, Accounting, and Field Teams to ensure billing accuracy, completeness, and proper revenue capture
• Interpret customer contracts and work with various billing software to ensure billing compliance with terms such as time & materials (T&M), unit pricing, milestones, and retainage
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, including portals, documentation, and audit standards
• Drive improvements in billing processes, systems, and controls to increase efficiency and reduce billing cycle times
• Collaborate with corporate Accounts Receivable team and FP&A to support collections, resolve disputes, and reduce aging balances
• Maintain and enforce internal controls related to billing accuracy, revenue recognition support, and audit readiness within the region
• Support month‑end and year‑end close processes, including revenue‑related reporting and reconciliations
• Analyze billing metrics (e.g., cycle time, error rates, unbilled revenue) and provide reporting and insights to leadership
• Partner with IT and Finance leadership on ERP optimization, billing system enhancements, and integrations
• Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP principles, and industry‑specific billing practices

• Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of progressive billing or revenue accounting experience, preferably in construction, industrial services, or a project‑based environment
  • 2+ years of experience leading or supervising a billing or accounting team
  • Strong knowledge of contract billing structures (T&M, fixed price, unit rate, milestone billing)
  • Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Viewpoint, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage high‑volume, deadline‑driven workflows
  • Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Preferred:
  • Experience in construction, energy, infrastructure, or industrial services industries
  • Familiarity with AIA progress billing, pay applications, lien waivers, and retainage practices
  • Experience with job costing and project‑based financial reporting
  • Knowledge of revenue recognition principles (ASC 606) and their impact on billing
  • Experience with process…