Accounts Receivable Manager
About The Position
This role is for an Accounts Receivable Manager at Ahern, a family-owned mechanical and fire protection contractor with over 145 years of experience. The company emphasizes job stability, career progression, and support for its employees. The Accounts Receivable Manager will lead the Accounts Receivable team within the Accounting Department, focusing on collections performance, cash application, aging management, bad debt exposure, write-offs, and third-party collection activity. This role involves developing and monitoring performance metrics, identifying trends and risks, and providing insights to improve cash flow and support business decisions. The manager will also oversee project lien rights and deadlines. Collaboration with business leaders and cross-functional teams is key to resolving customer account issues and removing collection barriers. The role contributes to month-end and year-end close activities, financial statement audits, and financial reporting. Additionally, the manager will lead the development of AR systems, reporting, policies, and internal controls to enhance efficiency, compliance, and support company growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of five years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
- Experience leading and developing accounting teams.
- Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience working with ERP systems.
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to leverage technology, data, and process improvements to drive efficiency and business results.
- Collaborative and strategic leadership skills.
- Enjoyment in developing people, solving complex problems, and improving processes.
- Strong communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Accounts Receivable team and be accountable for their performance, development, and results.
- Set direction and priorities for the AR team, develop team members, and foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
- Provide strategic leadership of accounts receivable operations, including collections performance, cash application, aging management, bad debt exposure, write-offs, and third-party collection activity.
- Develop and monitor performance metrics, identify trends and risks, and provide insights that improve cash flow, reduce risk, and support business decisions.
- Oversee project lien rights and related deadlines to protect the company's financial interests.
- Work closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams to remove collection barriers, resolve complex customer account issues, and communicate significant risks.
- Lead the AR team's involvement in cross-functional initiatives, process improvements, and system implementations, helping define requirements, manage change, improve connected processes, and drive successful outcomes.
- Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities, the annual financial statement audit, and accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Lead the continued development of AR systems, reporting, policies, and internal controls to improve efficiency, strengthen compliance, and support company growth.
Benefits
- 401(k) match
- Health benefits
- Bonus programs (profit sharing)
- Generous PTO with the opportunity to buy additional time off
- Paid Parental Leave (maternity and paternity)
- Mental Health Resources (free, full-service mental health care for employees and families)
- Wellness Programs (on-site fitness centers, personal development funds)
- Education assistance
- Training programs
- Development opportunities
- Hybrid and flexible schedules
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
