Accounts Receivable Manager

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to lead and oversee the collection department in San Diego, California. This role involves managing a team, developing operational strategies, and ensuring effective credit and collections procedures to optimize financial outcomes. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of accounts receivable processes, and a commitment to maintaining compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of permanent employees and contract staff, providing training, motivation, and development to maintain low turnover rates.
• Evaluate and enhance current credit and collections procedures, ensuring compliance with best practices and optimizing customer credit ratings.
• Analyze collection efforts and associated costs to strike a balance between staffing levels and cost efficiency.
• Prepare and present daily, monthly, and ad-hoc reports on collection activities, outstanding balances, and performance metrics to senior management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address customer concerns and expedite payments.
• Approve account adjustments and audit delinquent accounts to ensure all recovery efforts are exhausted before assigning bad credit status.
• Oversee the preparation and management of accounts sent to external collection agencies, including payment processing and customer reinstatement.
• Monitor and analyze aged accounts to maintain effective cash flow and minimize overdue balances.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements through regular audits and reviews.
• Develop and implement strategic decisions, in consultation with senior leadership, to align with business goals.