Manager, Billing & Collections

Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Job Description
Working closely with the Director - Billing & Collections based in Mexico, the Manager - Billing & Collections is responsible for overseeing all Advertising Sales end-to-end billing, reconciliation, and collections processes for Ad Sales revenue streams across LATAM, including Panregional, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Andean Region, and Southern Cone territories while serving as a subject matter expert supporting the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of Ad Sales in housing and systems transformation initiatives.
This role will also be responsible for managing and coordinating local Ad Sales representatives who handle billing and collections activities in their respective markets, as well as reporting as an Ad Sales representative to our partners, ensuring alignment with regional and international standards, financial controls, regional tax regulations and company policies.
Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of Billing & Collections Analysts in the end-to-end billing and collections processes for Ad Sales portfolios across LATAM, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with contractual terms and regional requirements.
• Oversee the preparation and issuance of accurate invoices for Ad Sales clients, in accordance with contractual terms, regional tax regulations and in region e-billing requirements.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and implement proactive collection strategies to support cash flow and reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
• Lead the reconciliation and ongoing follow-up of Ad Sales Representations across all territories, ensuring alignment between Sales, Traffic, Operations, Finance, and local representatives.
• Manage and oversee local Ad Sales representatives, ensuring proper execution of billing and collections processes at the local level, adherence to company standards, and timely reporting.
• Review and validate agency incentive calculations, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with contractual agreements.
• Analyze and report on key regional performance indicators, including DSO, aging metrics, and market trends, delivering actionable insights to senior stakeholders.
• Serve as the escalation point for client billing inquiries, managing complex customer issues and negotiating payment plans where necessary.
• Maintain visibility of financial risks and opportunities across territories, proactively communicating findings and mitigation plans.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Traffic, Operations, Legal, and Revenue Accounting to resolve billing discrepancies, ensure accurate accounting and timely reconciliations, and lead management of receivables risk and opportunities through proactive communication with FP&A stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with agencies, clients, and local Ad Sales representatives.
• Ensure clear prioritization, workload management, and consistent follow-up across both internal teams and local representatives.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, international accounting standards, and local regulatory requirements, including maintaining audit-ready documentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and optimize reporting across LATAM.
• Lead and support system enhancements and automation initiatives (e.g., SAP ECC / S/4HANA, Mydas, reporting tools), acting as a bridge between Finance Operations, Transformation teams, and IT.
• Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of e billing solutions across LATAM Ad Sales portfolios, partnering with IT, Finance Transformation, Tax, and local teams to ensure regulatory compliance and scalable solutions.
• Oversee the implementation of tailored collections strategies across the assigned portfolio, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Ensure proper cash and withholding tax application and reconciliation in partnership with offshore and accounting teams.
• Lead training, goal setting, coaching, and performance monitoring for Billing & Collections Analysts, fostering a high-performing and engaged team.
• Act as an Ad Sales Billing & Collections SME for transformation initiatives, including the design and implementation of Ad Sales in housing activities onto SAP (S/4HANA), ensuring alignment between business requirements, system design, and operational execution.

Qualifications
Basic Eligibility Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in billing, collections, revenue operations or account management.
• Strong experience managing multi-country LATAM portfolios and working with local representatives or third-party partners.
• Experience in Ad Sales billing, reconciliation, or agency-related processes is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience leading teams is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office tools.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English essential; Portuguese is a plus.
• Comfortable working in a multi-currency and multi-country environment.
• Strong communication skills and customer service mindset.
• Experience with SAP ECC/ S/4 HANA preferred.
• Experience in media or entertainment industries is a plus.
• US Corporation and Entertainment Industry experience advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading finance transformation, system implementations, or process in housing initiatives in a multi country environment
• Additional Desired Characteristics:
• Power Bi - Intermediate
• Accounting/finance background
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate data into insights
• Detail-oriented with focus on accuracy and quality
• Proactive, solution-driven, with strong ownership.
• Effective communicator and strong stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multi-country environment
• Team player with ability to work independently and drive results
• Adaptable and comfortable navigating change
• Positive, professional attitude with a sense of urgency.

Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].