Accounts Receivable Manager

J. F. Ahern•Fond du Lac, WI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Accounting Manager, you will lead the Accounts Receivable team within Ahern's Accounting Department and be accountable for the team's performance, development, and results. You will set direction and priorities, develop team members, and foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth. You will provide strategic leadership of accounts receivable operations, including collections performance, cash application, aging management, bad debt exposure, write-offs, and third-party collection activity. You will develop and monitor performance metrics, identify trends and risks, and provide insights that improve cash flow, reduce risk, and support business decisions. You will also oversee project lien rights and related deadlines to help protect Ahern's financial interests. The Accounts Receivable Manager will work closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams to remove collection barriers, resolve complex customer account issues, and communicate significant risks while leading The A/R team's involvement in cross-functional initiatives, process improvements, and system implementations, helping define requirements, manage change, improve connected processes, and drive successful outcomes. As a member of the broader accounting team, you will contribute to month-end and year-end close activities, the annual financial statement audit, and accurate and timely financial reporting. You will also lead the continued development of AR systems, reporting, policies, and internal controls to improve efficiency, strengthen compliance, and support Ahern's growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A 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.
People development skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Process improvement skills.
Strong communication skills.
Strong analytical skills.
Strong decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

Lead the Accounts Receivable team and be accountable for the team's 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 help protect Ahern'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 A/R team's involvement in cross-functional initiatives, process improvements, and system implementations.
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 Ahern's growth.