Accounts Receivable Manager – Hybrid

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC in Cleveland, Ohio, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Manager for a hybrid role to lead credit, collections, and cash management, driving improvements and ensuring strong internal controls. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in AR, prior leadership, and deep knowledge of credit, collections, and billing, with advanced Excel and ERP experience.

You will collaborate with sales and finance, manage aging, and deliver month-end close support while guiding a skilled AR

Qualifications

• 8+ years of AR experience, preferably in a complex environment.
• Leadership experience managing AR staff and processes.
• Strong knowledge of credit management, collections, cash application, billing, and account reconciliation.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration 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

Accounts Receivable

Credit Management

Cash Application

Billing

Deductions Management

Team Leadership

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP Systems

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Manager - Hybrid

Salary: $85,000-$95,000 + Bonus

Location: Cleveland, Ohio

About Us (AR Manager)

Our client is a well-established and growing organization with a strong reputation for operational excellence, customer service, and financial discipline. As they continue to expand, they are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to lead critical credit, collections, and cash management initiatives. This individual will play a key role in managing customer risk, improving cash flow performance, and driving process improvements across the organization. The position offers significant visibility, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact on the business.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out (AR Manager)

• Leadership role with significant impact on cash flow and financial performance
• Direct exposure to executive leadership and key business decision-makers
• Opportunity to shape credit, collections, and risk management strategies
• Collaborative environment with strong cross-functional partnerships
• Ability to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Stable and growing organization with long-term career growth potential
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Key Responsibilities (AR Manager)

• 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

Qualifications (AR Manager)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Analytics, Mathematics, or a related field
• 8+ years of accounting or accounts receivable experience, preferably within a complex business environment
• Prior leadership experience managing AR staff, processes, and performance expectations
• Strong knowledge of credit management, collections, cash application, billing, and account reconciliation
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization

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