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Role Overview
Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Accounts Receivable Director is responsible for defining and executing the strategic vision for Credit, Collections, and Accounts Receivable. This leadership role combines people management, process design, risk oversight, and operational ownership of day-to-day AR activities to meet cash, DSO, and bad‑debt objectives while delivering excellent service to internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop the Credit, Cash Application, and Collections teams, balancing credit risk management with business growth objectives. Set DSO and cash‑collection targets and own performance against them. Assess team skills and structure; drive hiring, training, and organizational changes as needed. Establish and enforce consistent credit and collections policies, internal controls, and billing compliance. Design and maintain KPI dashboards and management reporting (including reconciliation to the General Ledger). Monitor collections metrics, analyze trends, and implement process and system improvements to reduce risk and write‑offs. Oversee daily cash application to ensure receipts are posted accurately to customer accounts. Partner with Sales and Customer Service to resolve disputes quickly and preserve customer relationships. Support month‑end AR close activities and provide timely, accurate data for management reporting. Assist with external year‑end audit requests related to AR and ensure proper documentation and file security. Produce ad‑hoc analyses and reporting to support strategic decisions. Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Advanced degree (MBA/MAcc) preferred. 10+ years’ experience in credit and collections management within a corporate environment. 8+ years’ experience managing and scaling teams. Deep understanding of credit risk assessment, financial analysis, and collection strategies. Proven ability to lead change, improve processes, and drive measurable results (DSO, cash collection, bad debt reduction). Skills & Attributes
Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills; expert attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication; able to influence cross‑functional partners. Comfortable working in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Demonstrated coaching and people‑development capability. Technical Skills
Experience with ERP/Finance systems. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analytics). Familiar with Microsoft Power BI or similar reporting tools. Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and video conferencing tools. Salary Range:
$165k - $195k Seniority Level
Director Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Accounting/Auditing Industries
Staffing and Recruiting Benefits
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k)
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Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Accounts Receivable Director is responsible for defining and executing the strategic vision for Credit, Collections, and Accounts Receivable. This leadership role combines people management, process design, risk oversight, and operational ownership of day-to-day AR activities to meet cash, DSO, and bad‑debt objectives while delivering excellent service to internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop the Credit, Cash Application, and Collections teams, balancing credit risk management with business growth objectives. Set DSO and cash‑collection targets and own performance against them. Assess team skills and structure; drive hiring, training, and organizational changes as needed. Establish and enforce consistent credit and collections policies, internal controls, and billing compliance. Design and maintain KPI dashboards and management reporting (including reconciliation to the General Ledger). Monitor collections metrics, analyze trends, and implement process and system improvements to reduce risk and write‑offs. Oversee daily cash application to ensure receipts are posted accurately to customer accounts. Partner with Sales and Customer Service to resolve disputes quickly and preserve customer relationships. Support month‑end AR close activities and provide timely, accurate data for management reporting. Assist with external year‑end audit requests related to AR and ensure proper documentation and file security. Produce ad‑hoc analyses and reporting to support strategic decisions. Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Advanced degree (MBA/MAcc) preferred. 10+ years’ experience in credit and collections management within a corporate environment. 8+ years’ experience managing and scaling teams. Deep understanding of credit risk assessment, financial analysis, and collection strategies. Proven ability to lead change, improve processes, and drive measurable results (DSO, cash collection, bad debt reduction). Skills & Attributes
Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills; expert attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication; able to influence cross‑functional partners. Comfortable working in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Demonstrated coaching and people‑development capability. Technical Skills
Experience with ERP/Finance systems. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analytics). Familiar with Microsoft Power BI or similar reporting tools. Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and video conferencing tools. Salary Range:
$165k - $195k Seniority Level
Director Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Accounting/Auditing Industries
Staffing and Recruiting Benefits
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k)
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