Accounts Receivable Director

Overview:

In this role, the Accounts Receivable Director will serve as an integral part of the Accounting team, in support of driving the strategy, growth, operational excellence and transparency of data of the organization. The qualified individual will own the order to cash (OTC) process and support the month end close process, lead day to day transaction processing activities, monitor credit worthiness and deliver weekly KPI / KPM reporting. The key to success is the ability thrive in a fast-paced environment and strong communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Order to Cash Process and Team in achievement of Department Goals
• Ensure visibility to and timely collection of customer payments
• Maintain customer allowances database
• Lead deduction management process to ensure timely resolution and visibility to business partners
• Enable A/R forecasting in support of cash flow management
• Drive the Credit Committee process for timely decision-making and risk mitigation for outstanding balances
• Assess and recommend changes to ERP system to improve accuracy of transaction processing
• Establish financial control and accountability for the processing of customer invoices, applying cash and resolving deduction and credit memos
• Set and execute departmental and individual goals aligned with company goals, objectives and our Operating System
• Develop and implement systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying and reporting information.
• Monitor and analyze all essential accounting data for receivables
• Set and execute the month-end, quarter-end and year-end OTC accounting close activities
• Establish and enforce proper OTC methods, policies and principles
• Drive efficiencies in transaction processing through end to end process assessments
• Deliver KPI / KPM reporting to drive business insight and decision making

Minimum Requirements

• BS degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 15+ years of proven working experience as Accounts Receivable Manager, Supervisor, or Director
• Experience in Consumer Packaged Goods required and Direct to Consumer a plus
• Strong experience in leading deduction management and reporting in CPG environment
• Minimum of seven years managing direct reports required, including hiring and developing talent
• Strong ability to present complex data clearly and strategically to multiple levels of management in an easy to understand manner with clear recommendations
• Exceptional level of discipline, integrity and a strong sense of accountability for performance and driving results
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases
• Proven knowledge of accounts receivable principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Collaborative team player who builds relationships with stakeholders and outside partners
• Strong continuous improvement mindset