Accounts Receivable Manager

The Keller Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Robust benefits

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Keller Group is seeking an Accounts Receivable Manager to lead a high-performing AR team in the Phoenix area. This hands-on leadership role focuses on developing talent while driving collections, improving cash-flow, and ensuring timely payment across the organization.

You will oversee credit, collections, cash applications, and AR processes, partnering with Sales, Customer Success, and Finance to resolve disputes and optimize DSO.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years leading an AR or collections team.
• Experience in high-volume B2B environments.
• Proven ability to improve DSO and cash flow.
• Hands-on collections with coaching responsibilities.
• Strong AR controls, aging analysis knowledge.
• Balance strategic leadership with day-to-day AR tasks.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Experience with ERP, AR reporting tools and Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the AR team with clear expectations and goals.
• Drive collection performance by monitoring aging, DSO and cash-flow metrics.
• Resolve disputes with Sales, Customer Success and Finance.
• Oversee credit, collections, cash application and related AR processes.
• Prepare AR reporting, forecasts and performance metrics for Finance leadership.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and controls.

Skills

AR leadership

DSO improvement

ERP experience

Excel proficiency

Credit/collections

Strategic leadership

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

AR reporting tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Keller Group is working with a long-standing organization in the Phoenix market that is adding an Accounts Receivable Manager to its finance team.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an experienced AR professional who enjoys developing people while improving the performance of the broader receivables function. The AR Manager will oversee the day-to-day activities of the team, drive collection and cash-flow performance, and partner closely with internal departments to resolve issues that may delay payment.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable stepping into complex collection situations when needed, but the primary focus will be on building a high-performing team, establishing accountability, improving DSO and creating more efficient processes across the AR function.

• Competitive pay & robust benefits package
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Long term growth and development opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach and develop the AR team by establishing clear expectations, priorities and performance goals.
• Drive collection performance by monitoring aging, DSO and cash-flow metrics while implementing strategies to improve results.
• Manage escalated customer accounts and partner with Sales, Customer Success, and Finance to resolve disputes, billing questions and payment issues.
• Oversee credit, collections, cash application and related AR processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely execution.
• Prepare AR reporting, forecasts and performance metrics while providing insights and recommendations to Finance leadership.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, strengthen controls and improve the overall effectiveness of the AR function.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience managing or leading an Accounts Receivable or collections team.
• Experience working within a high-volume B2B environment preferrered.
• Demonstrated success improving DSO, collection results, cash flow or overall receivables performance.
• Strong hands-on collections experience with the ability to handle challenging customer conversations and coach team members on effective collection techniques.
• Solid understanding of credit, collections, cash application, aging analysis and AR controls.
• Ability to balance strategic leadership responsibilities with hands‑on involvement in day‑to‑day AR activities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience working with ERP systems, accounting software, AR reporting tools and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail.