Manager, Accounts Receivable

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

The Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles, California in 2028, returning to the United States for the first time in over 30 years. 2028 will be the first time LA hosts the Paralympic Games, creating an opportunity to expand awareness, understanding and inclusion of people with disabilities.

LA28, the organizers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, is on a mission to create an unparalleled Games experience for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people. Our vision is to collectively create what’s next through sport, community and the power of our differences.

The 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will represent LA and leverage the strength of our community’s creativity as we collectively work to design a Games that we all want to be a part of. We do this by focusing on people and by inviting everyone into the story of the LA28 Games.

The LA28 organizing committee is an independent, non-profit organization that is privately funded and governed by a board of directors. 

Values and Behaviors:

• Optimism – Embody a positive, enthusiastic, and solution-oriented attitude in everything we do; challenge the status quo, inspire and support one another to achieve our best; have our eyes on the future and believe we can make a meaningful impact
• Integrity – We communicate openly and honestly, listen, and respectfully value multiple perspectives; we do what we say and are accountable for everything we do; we do the right thing, always. Even when it isn’t easy
• Excellence – We hold ourselves to the highest standard and expectations; we live our values and truths and persevere through challenges; we are continuous learners and adapt and pivot with speed to meet changing needs
• Inclusion – We seek to represent, include, empower and level the playing field; our work reflects the communities we serve and the world in which we live; we leverage our platforms to bring awareness to issues relevant to who we are
• Co-Creation – We are authors of a shared story. Everyone contributes their unique voice to our shared mission; we share pride in our accomplishments and ownership of our shortcomings
• Boldness – We embrace creativity, courage and outside-the-box thinking; we are unafraid to take risks, explore unconventional solutions, and learn from the process; we are innovators, disruptors, and challengers of the status quo

Manager, Accounts Receivable:

The Manager, Accounts Receivable, will oversee LA28’s billings and collections and related accounting and reporting in the Contract to Cash cycle. 

The Manager, Accounts Receivable will work closely with LA28 functional areas responsible for revenue and reimbursement from customers and other stakeholders to bill and collect.  This role reports to the Controller of LA28 and has overall responsibility for the Accounts Receivable sub-ledger in Workday (ERP system), including master customer data, invoice aging, and application of cash received.  The Manager, Accounts Receivable, will assist with ensuring compliance with policy and providing support and training to the staff and across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate on-boarding of customers to Workday and maintain customer master data 
• Ensure Accounts Receivable billings are generated timely and accurately, reviewed, coded and sent out to customers and stakeholders for payment 
• Apply cash collected to customer accounts which involves daily review of bank transactions and other forms of payment as authorized. 
• Review Accounts Receivable aging and set up system of communication with external customers and stakeholders, including dispute resolution review and approval by internal management. 
• Create and establish accounts receivable processes for specific LA28 revenue streams 
• Serve as internal point of contact for billings and collections, ensure compliance with policies. 
• Assist with cash flow forecasting 
• Ensure compliance with various internal controls 
• Assist with internal / external audit requests 
• Other ad hoc requests and projects as needed

Background & Qualifications:

• 7+ years of accounts receivable and accounting experience 
• Experience working with Accounts Receivable in an ERP environment 
• Experience managing a team of 2+ 
• Experience supporting new lines of business, creating standard operating procedures and working directly with financial institutions to facilitate payments are pluses 
• Detail-oriented with demonstrated ability at problem-solving 
• Ability to work independently to resolve issues
• Well-developed communication skills, interpersonal skills, both oral and written

Position Requirements:

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions 

• On-site, hybrid (4 days a week) to start. 
• Must be able to relocate to the Los Angeles, California area. 

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

Expectations:

• A can-do attitude enabling delivery of tangible outcomes and results 
• Service-oriented ability to provide guidance to internal and external stakeholders, including high visibility customers 
• Flexible approach and ability to roll with the transitional nature of the organization as it grows and evolves
• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making

Submission Requirements:

• Resume

The annual base salary range for this position is $85,000.00 - $105,000.00. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law.

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

LA28 is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We strive to build a team that is diverse, inclusive and encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We will consider all qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local law. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.