Senior Credit & Collections Accountant

Freudenberg; North Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg is seeking a seniorAccounts Receivable leader to drive AR, credit, and collections across business units. You will lead efforts to improve cash flow, optimize DSO, and implement automation within a shared services framework.

The role requires a strong background in ERP systems, analytics, and team leadership. This position emphasizes process improvement, governance, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Operations, and Finance to support profitable growth and effective risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 6+ years in Credit, Collections, and AR within a high-volume environment.
• Proven AR transformation experience: process improvement, automation, systems optimization.
• Experience in a shared services environment with stakeholder influence.
• Track record of improving cash flow and reducing past-due receivables.
• Strong knowledge of credit risk assessment and collections strategies.
• Advanced ERP experience; SAP preferred.
• Proficiency in AR reporting, analytics, and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounts receivable, credit, collections, dispute resolution for assigned units.
• Drive cash flow improvements, DSO reduction, and liquidity objectives.
• Establish and enforce credit policies; liaison for audits and governance.
• Optimize AR processes, reporting, and workflows for efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Customer Service, and Finance to resolve receivable issues.
• Provide leadership to AR and Collections teams with clear KPIs.
• Lead AR-related system implementations and process improvements.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Credit Management

Cash Flow

Process Improvement

Automation

Team Leadership

Change Management

ERP Systems

Excel

Analytics

KPI Development

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Credit Management Software

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Accounts Receivable & Credit Management: Lead all accounts receivable, credit, collections, dispute resolution, and customer credit activities across assigned business units.
• Cash Flow & Working Capital Performance: Drive improvements in DSO, overdue receivables, dispute aging, and bad debt while supporting cash forecasting and liquidity objectives.
• Credit Risk & Compliance: Establish and enforce credit policies, approval authorities, and risk controls; serve as the primary liaison for audits, legal matters, and credit-related governance.
• Process Improvement & Automation: Optimize and automate AR processes, controls, reporting, and workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, and customer experience.
• Business Partnership: Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Customer Service, and Finance to resolve receivable issues, influence customer terms, and support profitable growth.
• Team Leadership: Provide functional leadership to AR and Collections teams, establishing clear performance expectations, KPIs, and development plans.
• Transformation & Change Management: Lead AR-related system implementations, process enhancements, and organizational initiatives while driving adoption of new tools and best practices across the business.

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

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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