Accounts Receivable Manager - Credit & Collections Leader

CFS; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

CFS in Cleveland, OH is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to lead critical credit, collections, and cash management initiatives, driving cash flow and risk management across the organization. This role reports to senior leadership and will shape credit strategies and AR processes.

Join a collaborative finance team with cross-functional exposure and opportunities to implement automation and best practices that impact overall financial performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Analytics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 8+ years of accounting or accounts receivable experience in a complex environment.
• Prior leadership experience managing AR staff, processes, and performance expectations.
• Strong knowledge of credit management, collections, cash application, billing, and account reconciliation.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounts receivable functions, including collections, cash application, billing, deductions, and customer account management.
• Manage customer credit reviews, credit limits, risk assessments, and credit hold processes.
• Monitor aging reports and collection activities to reduce past-due balances and improve cash flow.
• Supervise and develop the AR team while ensuring all daily, monthly, and annual deadlines are met.
• Partner with sales and internal stakeholders to resolve disputes, deductions, and payment issues.
• Prepare AR reporting, dashboards, aging analyses, and support month-end close and audit activities.
• Strengthen internal controls and identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements.

Skills

AR management

Leadership

Cash forecasting

Analytical skills

Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Analytics, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/accounting systems

Job description

CFS in Cleveland, OH is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to lead critical credit, collections, and cash management initiatives, driving cash flow and risk management across the organization. This role reports to senior leadership and will shape credit strategies and AR processes.

Join a collaborative finance team with cross-functional exposure and opportunities to implement automation and best practices that impact overall financial performance.