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Job Summary:

This is more than a collections role. You will own the full accounts receivable lifecycle for Helios Hydraulics Americas across multiple legal entities and ERP systems. You will lead the AR team, improve working-capital visibility, strengthen controls, and partner with Sales, Customer Service, and Finance to resolve issues and deliver a better customer experience.

Why this role stands out:

high visibility with finance leadership, meaningful ownership across a complex multi-entity environment, and the opportunity to modernize AR processes and develop a team.

What you will own:

• Lead daily AR operations, including invoicing, cash application for checks, ACH, wires, and credit cards, and customer account maintenance.
• Drive the collections strategy through proactive outreach, payment arrangements, dispute resolution, escalation, and third-party collections when appropriate.
• Analyze aging, past-due trends, credit exposure, and collection activity; provide clear insights and recommendations to finance leadership.
• Prepare weekly cash forecasts and strengthen visibility into expected customer receipts.
• Review billing registers and customer transactions for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate accounting treatment.
• Own customer credit processes, including credit reviews, limits, account setup, and communication of payment terms.
• Reconcile the AR subledger to the general ledger, including intercompany activity, and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
• Maintain strong internal controls, audit-ready documentation, and responsive support for internal and external audit requests.
• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, and Finance to resolve deductions, short pays, billing questions, and other customer account issues .
• Identify and implement process, reporting, and automation improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

How you will lead:

• Coach, develop, and support the AR team while setting clear priorities and service expectations.
• Create accountability through meaningful performance measures, operating routines, and timely follow-through.
• Build a collaborative, solutions-focused culture that balances operational discipline with strong customer relationships.
• Develop and maintain practical AR policies, procedures, and training documentation.

What you bring:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of progressive accounts receivable or general accounting experience, including experience guiding people, projects, or processes.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle AR, collections, cash application, reconciliations, credit management, and GAAP.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working in complex ERP systems.
• Clear communication, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to turn data into action.
• Ability to work onsite in Sarasota, Florida and manage priorities in a hands-on operating environment.

Preferred:

• Experience in manufacturing, a multi-entity organization, or a multi-ERP environment.
• Experience leading or mentoring an accounts receivable team.
• Experience with manufacturing ERP systems such as Epicor Manage 2000, Infor SyteLine, Aptean Made2Manage, or similar platforms preferred
• Experience improving AR reporting, workflows, controls, or automation.

What we offer:

A highly competitive benefits program recognized by Mployer Advisor as a Top Benefits offering for two consecutive years. Medical coverage with Helios covering 97% of individual premiums and 94% of family premiums. Comprehensive dental, vision, life, and disability coverage. A retirement program with strong employer contributions and a straightforward structure designed to support long-term financial confidence. Voluntary benefits, including supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accident, and critical illness insurance. A visible leadership role with meaningful ownership, cross-functional partnership, and the opportunity to modernize AR processes and develop a team.