Accounts Receivable Manager

Accounts Receivable Manager – Collections, Credit Control, Cash Application, Billing, Invoicing, Dispute Resolution, Aged Debt, Receivables Management, Payment Processing, Reconciliation, Cash Flow Management, AR Aging, Bad Debt, Customer Accounts, DSO, Days Sales Outstanding, AR Reporting, Forecasting, Accounts Receivable Manager, AR Manager, Accounts Receivable Supervisor, Credit and Collections Manager, Revenue Accounting Manager, Debtors Manager, Billing and Collections Manager – Wisconsin – $70-95000

Our client is looking for an Accounts Receivable Manager to lead the AR function for two business units. You will have primary accountability for overseeing the quality and effectiveness of Accounts receivable services, driving timely and accurate cash collection and supporting financial control and compliance across the region. You will also have strong leadership skills, a proactive mindset and the ability to collaborate cross-functionality in a fast-paced global environment.

The position is located in Winsconsin and can be complete on a hybrid basis (typically 2 days per week on-site).

Key Skills and Experience:

• Finance qualification or significant experience (Desirable).
• Minimum 5 years within an Accounts Receivable or Credit Control role.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics is preferred.
• Commitment to quality, integrity, and timeliness of financial results and deliverables.
• Industry experience is somewhat flexible, but preference is for some manufacturing, distribution, biotech, agriculture, energy, or similar.
• Experience with a Global or International company is also a big plus.
• Experienced in a fast-paced accounting area preferred with an organized, self-motivated, inquisitive mindset and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Demonstrable ability to drive process improvements and efficiencies.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and be accountable for the output and quality of services provided by the Accounts Receivable team to key stakeholders.
• Ensure that period-end close requirement are completed accurately and in accordance with the agreed timelines. This will include but is not limited to, balance sheet reconciliations, DSO, and variance commentary.
• Ensure compliance with guidelines and support the process for setting up new customers/business partners. This will include but is not limited to assessing the financial position and stability and partnering with customer services and account managers to obtain a full picture of customer eligibility.
• Control and manage credit limits assigned to customers by monitoring existing amounts and ensuring that new or requested changes to limits are appropriately appraised and authorized to mitigate any potential exposure of non-payment.
• Maintain appropriate collection efforts (up to and including external debt collection/legal action) to ensure that debtor balances are paid in accordance with agreed or contractual payment terms and company cash management principles.
• Support Treasury Department, with the preparation of timely and accurate Accounts Receivable cash forecasts and analyzing variances.
• Ensure efficient and effective, “right-first-time” processing and allocation of customer payments into the ERP system and that reported debtor balances are accurate and correctly aged.
• Perform system testing for updates and improvements.
• Calculate and provide Bad Debt provisions for all entities at month end.
• Extensive follow up with customers, employees, and ARs to monitor and collect delinquent accounts.
• Oversee the processing of bi-monthly statements, invoice summaries, dunning letters, finance charges etc.
• Oversee and maintain the accuracy of various payment programs and cash application processes
• Control and manage debt collections, set priorities for and coach employees to meet daily and monthly deadlines.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with Global colleagues, sharing good practices.
• Ensure that all company policies, procedures, and controls are adhered to.
• Develop, coach, and mentor staff to perform at their highest potential.

Location: Wisconsin, US

Candidates must be eligible to work in The US without a sponsorship.