Senior Manager, Accounts Receivable

SGS Consulting; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting seeks an Accounts Receivable Manager to lead a professional AR team across multiple states. You will set objectives, drive performance, and optimize cash applications, collections, and reconciliation.

You will advance AR policies, monitor aging, and report metrics to senior leadership while promoting a culture of service, accuracy, and compliance. Travel up to 50% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• Proven 7–10 years in accounts receivable management with at least 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• CPA or similar certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop AR professionals with clear objectives and performance metrics.
• Oversee daily AR operations including payment processing, collections, cash application, and reconciliation.
• Collaborate with managers and staff to promote innovation and inclusion.
• Review performance and organize training sessions as needed.
• Develop and improve AR policies, controls, and compliance with internal/external rules.
• Analyze AR aging and KPIs to reduce DSO and overdue accounts.

Skills

Leadership

MS Excel

AR processes

ERP systems

Data analysis

Communication

Influence without authority

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's in accounting/finance

CPA or similar certification

Tools

SAP

AS400

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of AR professionals, setting clear objectives and performance metrics
• Oversee the daily operations of the AR department, including payment processing, collections, cash application, lockbox payments, electronic payments, and account reconciliation
• Collaborate with Managers, Supervisors and agents to facilitate and foster a spirit of innovation and inclusion
• Review the staff's performance, determine training needs and schedule training session
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve AR policies, procedures, and controls to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with both internal and external policies and regulations
• Analyze AR aging reports and key metrics, identifying trends and developing strategies to reduce overdue accounts and improve days sales outstanding (DSO)
• Establish KPIs and reporting to monitor performance, aging trends, credit risk, collection effectiveness, and write-offs
• Foster a service-oriented culture and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders (Customer, Sales, Operations, Customer Service) and key customers to facilitate prompt payment and resolve escalated issues
• Drive harmonization of AR processes across regions and business lines, leveraging past practices
• Utilize data analytics and reporting tools to provide actionable insights and present findings to senior leadership
• Ensure compliance with internal controls
• Drive the adoption of technology and champion automation within AR processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Represent AR in cross-functional projects, system implementations, and process improvements

Skills

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). Advanced Excel/data analysis skills
• Deep knowledge of end-to-end AR processes, collections, cash application, and credit management best practices
• Proficiency with major accounting and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, AS400)
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive process improvements, and manage change in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, time management and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills with ability to influence at all levels.
• Ability to influence without direct authority in a matrixed environment
• High attention to detail, integrity, and confidentiality in handling financial data
• Ability to Travel: Up to 50%

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field; CPA or similar certification is a plus

Proven experience (typically 7-10 years) in accounts receivable management, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role, preferably in a large high volume, multi-state, multi-system environment