Accounts Receivable / Credit Manager

Jobot; San Clemente (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Generous Match

Comprehensive Benefits

Generous PTO & Paid Holidays

Work-Life Balance

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an AR / Credit Manager in San Clemente, CA, to lead credit evaluation, collections, and accounts receivable strategies. This role requires a strong analytical background and at least 10 years of experience.

The position offers competitive compensation with a salary range of $110,000 to $143,000 annually, plus benefits and the potential for bonuses. Join a culture that promotes innovation and collaboration, with opportunities for career growth and a chance to drive enhancements

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of progressive Credit, Collections, and Accounts Receivable experience.
• Experience evaluating customer credit risk and establishing credit policies.
• Strong background in accounts receivable management.
• Experience driving process improvements and automation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new and existing customer creditworthiness.
• Lead the end-to-end collections process.
• Oversee daily cash application activities.
• Produce executive-level AR and collections reporting.
• Manage domestic and international distributor credit programs.
• Lead, mentor, and develop AR/Credit staff.

Skills

Credit evaluation

Collections management

Accounts receivable

Analytical skills

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Process improvement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Tools

Oracle

SAP

NetSuite

Epicor

PeopleSoft

Job description

AR / Credit Manager – Fast Impact Role

Salary: $110,000 - $143,000 per year

A bit about us

Founded nearly four decades ago and based in San Clemente, California, with additional offices and distribution partners supporting customers globally, we are a recognized leader in premium audio technology and innovative sound solutions. We design products that enhance how people experience sound in residential and commercial environments worldwide. Our culture values innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement while empowering team members to make meaningful contributions to our growth and success.

Why join us

• Competitive Compensation: Up to $130,000 (DOE) + potential bonus opportunity
• 401(k) with Generous Match
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• Career Growth: Opportunity to lead and shape a global credit and AR function
• Collaborative Work Environment: Partner directly with executive leadership including the Assistant Controller and CFO
• Leadership Opportunity: Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing Credit/AR team
• Technology & Process Improvement: Drive ERP optimization, reporting enhancements, and automation initiatives
• Work-Life Balance
• Hybrid flexibility may be available depending on business needs

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Credit Evaluation & Risk Management

• Evaluate new and existing customer creditworthiness.
• Approve credit limits and payment terms.
• Establish and maintain company credit policies.
• Monitor domestic and international credit exposure.
• Manage export documentation requirements related to credit risk.

Collections & Accounts Receivable

• Lead the end-to-end collections process.
• Monitor AR aging, DSO, CEI, bad debt, and collection performance metrics.
• Partner with Sales and Customer Service to resolve payment issues.
• Drive timely collections and improve cash flow.
• Manage escalation of delinquent accounts and collection agency relationships.
• Assist with bad debt reserve management.

Cash Application & Reconciliation

• Oversee daily cash application activities.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Support month-end close processes.
• Manage write-offs and related journal entries.

Reporting & Forecasting

• Produce executive-level AR and collections reporting.
• Develop cash collection forecasts.
• Provide KPI reporting to executive leadership.
• Analyze trends and recommend corrective actions.

Dealer, Distributor & International Programs

• Manage domestic and international distributor credit programs.
• Analyze distributor inventory and payment trends.
• Resolve rebate, deduction, and pricing disputes.
• Coordinate order releases and credit holds.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Ensure internal control compliance.
• Improve AR, collections, and credit processes.
• Drive ERP and reporting system enhancements.
• Implement automation opportunities.

Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop AR/Credit staff.
• Establish accountability and performance standards.
• Drive continuous improvement across the department.

Qualifications Needed

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive Credit, Collections, and Accounts Receivable experience.
• Experience evaluating customer credit risk and establishing credit policies.
• Strong background in accounts receivable management, collections, DSO management, bad debt management, and AR reconciliation.
• Experience managing Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes.
• Experience forecasting cash collections and providing KPI reporting.
• Experience working with domestic and international customers/distributors.
• Strong ERP systems experience, including one or more of: Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, Epicor, PeopleSoft
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, Experience with Power BI, Experience with AI tools such as Claude AI preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and mentor accounting, credit, or AR teams.
• Proven ability to improve cash flow through effective credit and collections management.
• Strong analytical and financial analysis skills.
• Experience driving process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred

• Prior collections or credit experience within the consumer electronics or audio electronics industry.
• Experience supporting international distribution channels.

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