Accounts Receivable Manager

US11 Electrolux Consumer Products, Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation package

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Electrolux Group North America is seeking an Accounts Receivable Manager to lead AR operations for Major Appliances across the U.S. and Canada, including Collections, Deductions Management, and support to Cash Application.

The role focuses on improving cash flow, NOWC, and reducing aging while delivering exceptional service to internal and external customers. You will manage AR teams, monitor KPIs such as DSO and delinquency, and collaborate with Sales, Credit, Billing and Customer Service to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive Accounts Receivable/Order-to-Cay experience in a Shared Services or Global Business Services environment.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience; strong analytical and process improvement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead AR operations across the U.S. and Canada, including Collections, Deductions Management and Cash Application support.
• Manage daily AR activities to ensure timely collections and resolution of disputes.
• Partner with GFSS/BPO and other functions to meet service level expectations and drive process improvements.
• Serve as escalation point for complex customer issues and drive resolutions to improve cash flow and working capital.

Skills

Accounts Receivable leadership

Collections

Dispute resolution

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration

Tools

SAP

HighRadius

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description The Accounts Receivable Manager leads the Accounts Receivable operations for Major Appliances across the U.S. and Canada, including Collections, Deductions Management, and supports Cash Application, and dispute resolution activities. This role is responsible for driving operational performance, improving cash flow and NOWC, minimizing aged receivables and deductions, and ensuring exceptional service to both internal and external customers. The role is accountable for managing key performance indicators including DSO, past due balances, deduction aging, collection effectiveness, and dispute resolution performance. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on professional with strong analytical, relationship management, and problem‑solving skills who can balance operational execution with continuous improvement initiatives. This position serves as a key escalation point for customer issues, drives process improvements, and promotes a strong business partnering mindset across the organization.

What you'll do:

• Accounts Receivable Leadership & Operations Lead Accounts Receivable activities for Major Appliances across the U.S. and Canada, including Collections, Deductions Management, and support to Cash Application process.
• Manage daily AR operations to ensure timely collection of receivables and resolution of customer disputes.
• Partner with GFSS teams or BPO to ensure collection, deduction, and cash application activities are executed effectively and in accordance with service level expectations.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex customer issues, collection challenges, and deduction disputes.
• Monitor customer payment behavior and implement strategies to improve collection performance and reduce aging.
• Continually review collection practices and processes to improve working capital performance and reduce delinquent accounts.

Customer Portfolio Management

• Manage and oversee large, complex customer accounts to ensure timely payment, proper deduction handling, and dispute resolution.
• Analyze past due accounts and coordinate collection efforts through customer communication and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Review customer accounts for skipped, short‑paid, disputed, or misapplied payments and drive timely resolution.
• Review and manage orders on credit hold and coordinate with Credit, Sales, Billing, and Customer Service teams to support timely order releases within delegated authority.
• Ensure customer accounts are reconciled and maintained in compliance with company controls and policies.

Business Partnership

• Develop strong relationships with but not limited to Sales, Commercial Finance, Credit, Logistics, Operations, Accounting, Pricing, Returns, and Customer Service teams.
• Proactively communicate risks related to past due balances, deductions, disputes, and order blocks.
• Partner with Sales and Commercial teams to resolve customer concerns while balancing risk management and business objectives.
• Support initiatives that improve customer experience and strengthen the overall Order-to-Cash process.
• Promote collaboration and accountability across all stakeholders involved in receivables management.

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor and drive performance against key AR metrics, including: DSO, Past Due Accounts, Deduction Aging, Collection Effectiveness, Dispute Resolution Cycle Time, Cash Application Accuracy.
• Conduct regular aging reviews and establish action plans to address collection and deduction challenges.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and lead initiatives to enhance efficiency, controls, and customer experience.
• Utilize HighRadius, SAP, and other systems to improve collections performance and account visibility.
• Support implementation of best practices aligned with Global Process Owners (GPO) and Shared Services organizations.
• Lead or participate in special projects and cross‑functional initiatives as needed.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, customer contractual terms, and delegated authority requirements.
• Support internal and external audits and provide necessary documentation and analysis.
• Maintain a strong control environment that safeguards company assets and minimizes bad debt exposure.
• Ensure proper documentation and resolution of customer disputes, deductions, and collection activities.

Reporting & Operational Reviews

• Coordinate and facilitate monthly Accounts Receivable review meetings with Sales, Finance, and business leadership teams.
• Monitor team performance metrics and provide operational insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Execute and oversee month‑end AR close activities, including CLOCO responsibilities, as applicable.
• Analyze receivable trends and develop action plans to improve overall AR health and performance.

Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of Accounts Receivable, Collections, Deductions Management, Cash Application, and Order-to-Cash processes. Ability to analyze financial and operational data and provide actionable recommendations. Ability to influence and build relationships across multiple levels of the organization. Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, and customer service skills. Strong problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis capabilities. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Strong business acumen and understanding of customer relationships. Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to implement process enhancements. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP system proficiency. Experience with SAP and HighRadius preferred. Commitment to ethics, integrity, and strong internal controls.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. 5+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Receivable, Collections, Credit, or Order-to-Cash functions. 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience. Experience working in a Shared Services or Global Business Services environment. Strong analytical and process improvement experience. Advanced Excel skills including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis. Experience interacting with Sales, Finance, and large customer accounts. Proven ability to lead teams and drive results through collaboration and accountability.

Where you’ll be:

This position is based at our Corporate Headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Benefits highlights:

• Hybrid work model
• Generous relocation package
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Competitive holiday and vacation time off program
• Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with company contribution
• Employee Assistance Program and tuition reimbursement
• Discounted Electrolux products

Please be advised that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

Find more on: Electrolux Group North America: https://www.linkedin.com/company/electrolux/life/northamerica/ Electrolux Group Careers: https://career.electroluxgroup.com/global/en Electrolux Home Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request through [e-mail]. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Electrolux Group is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our group of leading appliance brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell household products in around 120 markets every year. In 2023 Electrolux Group had sales of SEK 134 billion and employed 45,000 people around the world. For more information go to www.electroluxgroup.com.