Regional AR Lead

Rsgroup; Monterrey; Hybrid; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

RS Group in Monterrey, Mexico is seeking a Regional AR Lead to bridge Accounts Receivable and Sales, coordinating with Branch Managers and internal stakeholders to protect cash flow and resolve payment issues.

The role requires SAP experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to drive solutions through cross-functional collaboration across Billing, Credit, and Cash Applications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit, Collections, Order-to-Cash, or related functions.
• Experience partnering with Sales and managing cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience handling escalated customer issues and driving resolution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary AR point of contact for Sales and Branch Leadership.
• Build strong partnerships across Sales and AR functions.
• Participate in account reviews and business discussions.
• Provide visibility into account health, disputes, aging, and customer risks.
• Monitor customer payment performance, disputes, and account exposure.
• Identify risks related to credit limits, payment trends, and account activity.
• Partner with Sales and AR teams to develop mitigation plans.
• Coordinate resolution of complex customer issues across Collections, Billing, Credit, Customer Master, and Cash Applications.
• Drive accountability, action planning, and timely follow-through.
• Escalate unresolved issues and significant risks when necessary.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Relationship building

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SAP ECC

SAP S/4HANA

GetPaid

Excel

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Regional AR Lead

Location:

Monterrey, NLE, MX, 66428

Function: Administration

Work Location: Hybrid

About RS Group

RS is a high-service global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, enabling them to operate efficiently and sustainably.

We operate in 33 markets, stock over 875,000 industrial and specialist products and list an additional five million relevant for our industrial customers, sourced from over 2,500 suppliers. This extensive range supports our customers across the industrial lifecycle of designing, building and maintaining equipment and operations. We enhance their experience through a tailored service model, leveraging our efficient physical, digital and process infrastructure sustainably. We combine a technically led and digitally enabled approach with an exceptional team of experts; ultimately, it’s our people that make the difference.

Our purpose, making amazing happen for a better world, reflects our focus on delivering results for people, planet and profit.

About the Role

Role Purpose

The AR Regional Lead serves as the primary liaison between Accounts Receivable and Sales, partnering with Branch Managers, Account Managers, and internal stakeholders to proactively manage account health, mitigate risk, and resolve customer issues impacting payment and cash flow.

This role acts as the central coordinator across Collections, Billing, Credit, Customer Master, and Cash Applications, ensuring timely resolution of issues while strengthening collaboration between Sales and Accounts Receivable.

The ideal candidate combines strong business acumen, SAP expertise, relationship-building skills, and the ability to drive results through cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary AR point of contact for Sales and Branch Leadership.
• Build strong partnerships across Sales and AR functions.
• Participate in account reviews and business discussions.
• Provide visibility into account health, disputes, aging, and customer risks.
• Monitor customer payment performance, disputes, and account exposure.
• Identify risks related to credit limits, payment trends, and account activity.
• Partner with Sales and AR teams to develop mitigation plans.
• Coordinate resolution of complex customer issues across Collections, Billing, Credit, Customer Master, and Cash Applications.
• Drive accountability, action planning, and timely follow-through.
• Escalate unresolved issues and significant risks when necessary.

Process Improvement

• Identify recurring issues and root causes.
• Recommend solutions that improve customer experience and cash flow performance.
• Support process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives.

Candidate Requirements

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit, Collections, Order-to-Cash, or related functions.
• Experience partnering with Sales and managing cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience handling escalated customer issues and driving resolution.

Technical Skills

• Strong SAP experience required (ECC and/or S/4HANA preferred).
• Knowledge of GetPaid and Order-to-Cash processes.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Soft Skills

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Effective conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational and follow-up discipline.