ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MANAGER

Toyota Industries•Coppell, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Toyota Industries Commercial Finance (TICF), based in Coppell, Texas, is a commercial lender for Toyota Forklifts and Toyota Advanced Logistics and part of the Toyota Industries Corporation family. The Accounts Receivable Manager will join the Accounting group within the TICF CFO Organization and support the company’s growth in the United States and North American region. The role contributes to financial performance by leading, planning, and executing local, global, and affiliate accounts receivable (AR) and cash management activities for TICF and RLC. The manager will develop and oversee strategies for customer remittance application, new product offerings, cash application reporting and dashboards, and regional and multi-brand data analytics. The role monitors key risk metrics and customer credit exposures and limits, establishes AR performance indicators, and maintains policies and procedures that ensure billing and collections comply with accounting and audit guidelines. The position leads geographically dispersed teams and cross-functional initiatives, including process improvements, systems and AI capability development, reconciliations, and audit and control compliance. The position reports to a Senior Manager-level manager and oversees a team of at least 5–7 accounts receivable and cash application analysts, including team supervisors. TICF offers a hybrid schedule with in-office collaboration on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and flexibility to work from home the rest of the week. A 9/80 schedule provides alternating Fridays off or a fixed morning or afternoon off each week.

Requirements

5–10 years of experience in accounting, accounts receivable, financial analysis, and/or business operations.
Prior leadership experience.
Experience leading a process-oriented environment.
Ability to analyze processes and recommend improvements in a continuously changing environment.
Ability to learn quickly and lead efforts related to system processes.
Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field.
Ability to manage and query large amounts of data.
Knowledge of or experience in the financial services industry.
Experience with BillTrust.
Experience with Odessa.

Responsibilities

Manage geographically dispersed teams and cash application strategies for the TICF and RLC portfolios across multiple brands.
Manage, mentor, train, coach, and support the development of staff, including analysts and supervisors; provide regular feedback, goal setting, and career development sessions.
Lead AR and cash application initiatives across departments to maintain accurate and current customer accounts.
Work with Accounting, Risk, and Treasury to ensure customer accounts are accurately reflected and to minimize organizational risk.
Collaborate with affiliate business units, other departments, and outside service providers to implement and develop IT systems and AI capabilities.
Resolve delayed cash postings and unapplied credits; report unapplied cash and credits and share data across departments to identify opportunities, countermeasures, and remediation efforts.
Support Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Major Accounts, Collections, Customer Service, Remarketing, Loss Recovery, and other teams as needed.
Work with TICO, TMHNA, TINA, and affiliate dealer teams to resolve unapplied cash and credit issues.
Lead AR subject matter expert projects as needed.
Ensure accurate and timely accounting and reporting of customer cash for TICF.
Ensure daily cash account reconciliations and customer account reconciliations and analyses are completed accurately and on time, in accordance with TICF policy.
Ensure compliance with applicable JSOX controls and internal and external audit requirements; support audit procedures and Accounting’s escheatment efforts.
Evaluate the accuracy and reasonableness of financial information affecting customer accounts receivable.
Resolve complex customer account reconciliations involving multiple systems and coordinate with departments to identify payment and account misclassifications.
Prepare reports identifying outstanding customer credits and recommend disposition of funds.
Prepare reports on unapplied cash postings and work with departments to reduce amounts remaining on the balance sheet each month.
Work with Treasury and Risk to optimize banking solutions for immediate and seamless application of customer funds.
Provide AR subject matter expertise and support to TICF and RLC departments and affiliated companies.
Lead and support projects and initiatives, such as regional reporting, servicing systems, and customer or dealer portals.
Manage the company’s cash application strategy across geographic locations and departments, and assist Accounting leadership with accurate and relevant AR and cash reporting.
Promote collaboration, innovation, associate inclusion, and a sense of ownership within the team.

Benefits

Company-wide bonus program.
Hybrid work schedule and flexible work location.
9/80 work schedule, with alternating Fridays off or a fixed morning or afternoon off each week.
Associate lease program for a Toyota or Lexus vehicle, including insurance, maintenance, and registration; exclusive vehicle purchase terms are also available to associates and eligible family members.
Vacation time, paid personal and sick time, 14 paid company holidays, a paid year-end shutdown period for most departments, and the ability to roll over unused time.
Student loan repayment assistance of $200 per month up to $20,000.
Education assistance up to $5,250 for ongoing education, in addition to company-sponsored training.
Medical insurance, including PPO and CDHP options, with employer contributions to a Health Savings Account for the CDHP plan.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Flexible spending accounts.
Employee assistance program.
Short-term disability insurance at no cost.
Long-term disability insurance at no cost.
Life insurance and AD&D coverage equal to twice annual salary at no cost.
401(k) plan with a company match of 66 2/3% up to 6%; pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax contributions are available.
Four weeks of paid parental bonding leave, paid maternity leave, and adoption assistance.
Eight hours of paid volunteer time with TICF community partners.
Free weekly yoga and a lunch shuttle to nearby restaurants.