Senior AR & Credit Leader, Transformation Focus

Freudenberg; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg in Durham, NC is seeking a Senior Credit & Collections Accountant to lead Accounts Receivable, credit management, and dispute resolution across business units.

The role focuses on reducing DSO, optimizing working capital, and enforcing credit policies while collaborating with Sales, Operations, and Finance to support profitable growth. Strong ERP experience, SAP preferred, and leadership capabilities are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in Credit, Collections, and Accounts Receivable within a high-volume business environment.
• Proven success leading AR transformation initiatives, including process improvement, automation, and systems optimization.
• Experience working within a shared services environment, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive results across functions.
• Demonstrated track record of improving cash flow, reducing past-due receivables, and minimizing bad debt exposure.
• Strong knowledge of credit risk assessment, customer credit management, and collections strategies.
• Advanced experience with ERP systems and AR processes; SAP preferred.
• Proficient in AR reporting, analytics, KPI development, and dashboard creation.
• Experience leveraging automation and digital tools to improve AR efficiency and controls.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and credit management software.
• Strong communication skills with fluency in English, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of Lean methodologies; Green Belt certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead AR, credit, collections, disputes, and customer credit activities across assigned business units.
• Drive improvements in DSO, overdue receivables, dispute aging, and bad debt while supporting cash forecasting and liquidity objectives.
• Establish and enforce credit policies, approval authorities, and risk controls; liaison for audits, legal matters, and credit governance.
• Optimize and automate AR processes, controls, reporting, and workflows to improve efficiency and customer experience.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Customer Service, and Finance to resolve receivable issues and support growth.
• Provide functional leadership to AR and Collections teams with clear KPIs and development plans.
• Lead AR-related system implementations and process improvements while driving adoption of new tools.

Skills

Credit risk assessment

Collections strategies

Accounts Receivable

AR reporting & analytics

Excel

English communication

Lean methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Credit management software

ERP systems

Dashboard tools

Job description

Freudenberg in Durham, NC is seeking a Senior Credit & Collections Accountant to lead Accounts Receivable, credit management, and dispute resolution across business units.

The role focuses on reducing DSO, optimizing working capital, and enforcing credit policies while collaborating with Sales, Operations, and Finance to support profitable growth. Strong ERP experience, SAP preferred, and leadership capabilities are required.