Vaco
Vaco has partnered with a client on the North side of Indianapolis to fill a Credit and Accounts Receivable Manager position. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a seasoned Credit and A/R professional who is ready to shape strategy, influence senior leadership, and build a scalable credit function. Reporting to the Director of Billing and Accounts Receivable, the
Credit and Accounts Receivable Manager
will lead a talented team, modernize processes, and play a critical role in optimizing cash flow and managing credit risk across the organization.
The right candidate brings a balance of strategic insight and hands-on leadership—someone who can see the big picture, inspire a team, and communicate effectively across all levels. This is
not a hands-on collections role , but rather a chance to
set direction, establish best practices, and drive continuous improvement
in a high-visibility position with clear growth potential.
Key Responsibilities
Provide Strategic Leadership
to the Accounts Receivable team—setting clear goals, fostering accountability, and driving measurable performance improvements.
Build and Lead the Company's Credit Program , including analytics, credit policy development, and bad debt reserve processes.
Present A/R Strategy and Results
at the bi‑weekly
Cash Council
meetings with senior leadership, offering insights on cash flow trends and risk exposure.
Elevate the Credit and A/R Function
through process improvements, automation, and data‑driven decision‑making.
Collaborate Cross‑Functionally
with Regional Operations, Commercial, and Legal teams to address credit challenges and resolve disputes efficiently.
Maintain Strong Customer Relationships
by balancing business partnership with prudent credit management.
Monitor and Report Key Metrics —including DSO, aging trends, and bad debt forecasts—and recommend corrective actions as needed.
Support Finance Leadership
with special projects and strategic initiatives focused on working capital optimization.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5-10 years of
progressive experience in B2B credit and accounts receivable management.
Deep understanding of
credit risk, cash flow, and A/R best practices.
Strong systems knowledge— ERP/CRM platforms
(SAP, Oracle, Workday, Salesforce) and
credit tools
(D&B, Moody's, etc.).
Advanced
Excel skills
(VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data analysis).
Demonstrated ability to
influence credit policy
and communicate insights effectively with senior leadership.
Top 3 Strengths
Decisive Communicator —confident and articulate, equally effective with staff and executives.
Analytical Thinker —brings data‑driven rigor to credit strategy and financial decision‑making.
Excel Power User —comfortable building and analyzing complex reports to inform leadership discussions.
Leadership Attributes
Self‑Starter:
Proactive and accountable; takes full ownership of outcomes.
Servant Leader:
Motivates and empowers others, emphasizing team success over individual recognition.
Growth‑Oriented:
Brings long‑term potential to evolve into broader finance leadership—a possible successor to the Director of Billing and A/R.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com.
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
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Credit and Accounts Receivable Manager
will lead a talented team, modernize processes, and play a critical role in optimizing cash flow and managing credit risk across the organization.
The right candidate brings a balance of strategic insight and hands-on leadership—someone who can see the big picture, inspire a team, and communicate effectively across all levels. This is
not a hands-on collections role , but rather a chance to
set direction, establish best practices, and drive continuous improvement
in a high-visibility position with clear growth potential.
Key Responsibilities
Provide Strategic Leadership
to the Accounts Receivable team—setting clear goals, fostering accountability, and driving measurable performance improvements.
Build and Lead the Company's Credit Program , including analytics, credit policy development, and bad debt reserve processes.
Present A/R Strategy and Results
at the bi‑weekly
Cash Council
meetings with senior leadership, offering insights on cash flow trends and risk exposure.
Elevate the Credit and A/R Function
through process improvements, automation, and data‑driven decision‑making.
Collaborate Cross‑Functionally
with Regional Operations, Commercial, and Legal teams to address credit challenges and resolve disputes efficiently.
Maintain Strong Customer Relationships
by balancing business partnership with prudent credit management.
Monitor and Report Key Metrics —including DSO, aging trends, and bad debt forecasts—and recommend corrective actions as needed.
Support Finance Leadership
with special projects and strategic initiatives focused on working capital optimization.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5-10 years of
progressive experience in B2B credit and accounts receivable management.
Deep understanding of
credit risk, cash flow, and A/R best practices.
Strong systems knowledge— ERP/CRM platforms
(SAP, Oracle, Workday, Salesforce) and
credit tools
(D&B, Moody's, etc.).
Advanced
Excel skills
(VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data analysis).
Demonstrated ability to
influence credit policy
and communicate insights effectively with senior leadership.
Top 3 Strengths
Decisive Communicator —confident and articulate, equally effective with staff and executives.
Analytical Thinker —brings data‑driven rigor to credit strategy and financial decision‑making.
Excel Power User —comfortable building and analyzing complex reports to inform leadership discussions.
Leadership Attributes
Self‑Starter:
Proactive and accountable; takes full ownership of outcomes.
Servant Leader:
Motivates and empowers others, emphasizing team success over individual recognition.
Growth‑Oriented:
Brings long‑term potential to evolve into broader finance leadership—a possible successor to the Director of Billing and A/R.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com.
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
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