Position Overview An established, growing manufacturing and project-based company is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to lead its Accounts Receivable department. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the entire AR cycle, including billing, collections, cash application, account reconciliation, and team management. The ideal candidate will take proactive ownership of the billing and collection pipeline , working closely with Project Management, Operations, and Finance to identify issues, drive timely invoicing, and improve cash flow. We are looking for someone who can both lead a team and get into the details when necessary. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, and develop the Accounts Receivable team Take ownership of the company's AR aging, billing, and collection processes Proactively monitor the billing pipeline to identify completed or billable work and prevent invoicing delays Partner with Project Management and Operations to understand project status, WIP, billing requirements, and issues preventing timely invoicing Monitor past-due accounts and establish clear collection priorities and follow-up procedures Drive improvements in collection performance and DSO Oversee cash application and complex customer account reconciliations Research and resolve billing discrepancies, short payments, deductions, and account issues Develop and monitor AR KPIs and regularly report results and issues to senior leadership Support accurate revenue recognition and understand the impact of WIP and billing activity on financial results Establish and improve AR processes, procedures, controls, and documentation Support multi-state sales and use tax reporting and compliance Train, coach, and hold team members accountable for performance Work cross-functionally to resolve issues affecting invoicing, collections, and cash flow Support month-end close and related accounting activities Qualifications 8+ years of progressive Accounts Receivable, credit, collections, or related accounting experience preferred 3+ years of demonstrated leadership or management experience Proven experience managing a significant commercial AR portfolio Strong understanding of billing, collections, aging, cash application, and complex account reconciliations Demonstrated success improving AR processes and collection performance Understanding of revenue recognition and how WIP impacts billing, invoicing, and revenue Strong ERP/accounting system experience; experience with systems such as Epicor, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar preferred Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookups, and data analysis Experience managing and developing employees Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills Ability to work effectively across Finance, Project Management, Operations, and other departments Preferred Experience Manufacturing, construction, project-based, or similar commercial environment Experience in a multi-state organization Multi-state sales and use tax reporting and registration Epicor ERP experience Avalara experience What We're Looking For The successful candidate will be proactive, accountable, organized, and approachable . This position requires someone who takes ownership rather than waiting for problems to be brought to them. We are looking for a leader who actively monitors the billing and collection pipeline, identifies issues early, establishes clear next steps, and follows through to resolution. Just as importantly, this person should create a positive and collaborative environment where team members feel comfortable asking questions, solving problems, and continuously improving. This is a full-time, on-site position

Pay:

$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person