Our client, a global leader in the consumer goods industry known for innovation and a dynamic, high-growth environment, is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to join their team at their headquarters in Boca Raton, FL.
This is a full-time, in-office position offering the opportunity to take ownership of key financial operations, lead strategic initiatives around receivables and automation, and partner cross-functionally with leadership across finance, sales, and operations.
Position Summary:
The Accounts Receivable Manager will oversee the full receivables cycle, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency across invoicing, collections, deductions, and reporting. In addition to managing a high-performing team, this role will drive system enhancements related to intelligent receivables and play a key role in transforming the cash management function for future scalability.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Receivable Operations & Cash Management
- Lead day-to-day billing, cash application, collections, deductions management, and customer account maintenance.
- Manage customer set-ups and promote electronic payment transitions.
- Review AR trial balances, troubleshoot invoice issues (including EDI errors, missing PODs, and misapplied payments), and recommend write-offs for aged balances.
- Resolve customer deductions by investigating claims, processing credits, and coordinating internal approvals.
- Monitor month-end close activities and recommend improvements to accelerate processes.
Reporting & Financial Analysis
- Prepare and distribute recurring reports, including aging summaries, DSO metrics, and cash flow forecasts.
- Compile and analyze billing and payment data to identify trends and performance drivers.
- Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely submission of financial controls via Blackline.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams to validate the classification of customer receipts and cash application.
Customer Program Management & Audit Support
- Maintain documentation and reporting for customer programs, discounts, and allowances.
- Review contract terms to ensure proper accruals and revenue recognition.
- Serve as the primary liaison for internal and external audit requests related to AR and collections.
Training, Documentation & Process Optimization
- Develop internal SOPs and training materials for AR operations.
- Lead training initiatives to support system improvements and policy adherence.
- Drive continuous improvement projects to optimize invoicing, collections, and deduction resolution processes.
- Assist with ad-hoc analyses and special finance projects as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience from a publicly traded / SOX environment required.
- 5+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable.
- 2+ years direct management of an AR team.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and cash management best practices.
- Hands-on experience with receivables system implementation or automation is highly preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, data analysis).
- Strong analytical thinking with excellent problem-solving abilities and a focus on root cause resolution.
- Exceptional communication skills - able to collaborate effectively across multiple departments.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join Our Client:
- Opportunity to have a direct impact on the future scalability of the receivables and cash management functions.
- Work in a dynamic, growth-focused company where every employee has ownership in building success.
- Collaborate with cross-functional leaders and be part of a culture that values innovation, ambition, and continuous improvement.