Accounts Receivable Manager

  • Location: Beverly, MA
  • Type: Direct
  • Job #25959

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Manager
Location: Remote (candidates must be in New England)
Compensation: Up to $110K base salary

Position Overview:
A leading publicly traded company north of Boston is seeking an experienced and results-driven Accounts Receivable Manager to oversee and enhance its A/R operations. This is a pivotal leadership position, ideal for a professional with exceptional communication skills and a proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree and possess 10+ years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, and reporting, along with a strong track record in team leadership and development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Comprehensive A/R Oversight: Lead the end-to-end accounts receivable process, including contract execution, invoicing, collections, credit memos, and refunds, in partnership with the Customer Success team.
  • A/R Reporting: Prepare, analyze, and present monthly accounts receivable reports, ensuring reconciliation with other records.
  • Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a small A/R team, fostering professional growth and handling day-to-day operations and ad hoc projects.
  • Accounting Collaboration: Partner with the accounting team to ensure accurate A/R activity, deferred revenue, and revenue recognition.
  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Work with Customer Service, Sales, and other departments to address contract changes, billing issues, and collection concerns.
  • Issue Resolution: Act as the escalation point for collection issues, driving timely resolutions.
  • Aging Accounts Management: Monitor A/R aging reports and ensure overdue accounts are followed up and resolved.
  • Policy and Procedure Development: Establish and document policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Performance Analysis: Generate regular reports on A/R performance and aging trends for management review.
  • Process Improvements: Identify and implement automation and process enhancement initiatives to improve efficiency.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Stay informed of industry best practices and compliance standards for A/R management.
  • Month-End Close Support: Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities as needed.
  • Error and Dispute Resolution: Quickly identify and resolve errors, discrepancies, and disputes with customers.
  • Ad Hoc Projects: Support management with special projects and additional reporting requirements.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
  • 10+ years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, and reporting.
  • Proven track record in managing and leading a team of six or more accounting professionals.
  • Strong understanding of A/R processes, reporting, and best practices.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
  • Advanced proficiency in accounting systems and ERP tools (e.g., Oracle, SAP, or similar).
  • Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Experience in policy development, procedural improvements, and automation implementation.

Why Join Us?
This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a talented A/R team within a large, publicly traded organization. You’ll work alongside key stakeholders, contribute to operational excellence, and drive meaningful process improvements in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply or send your resume to Allie at [email protected].

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