AR Manager

Apex Service Partners•Irving, TX

10d

About The Position

Overview Apex Service Partners LLC - Overview Apex Service Partners is the largest residential services company in the United States, providing HVAC, plumbing and electrical services. The company partners with world-class service providers in each of its markets and has assembled the industry-leading national platform, serving customers in 42 states. Apex focuses on leveraging the power of people to build a strong network of industry leaders who can share resources, best practices and expertise in order to deliver unparalleled service to customers and opportunities for employees. Apex is backed by Alpine Investors, a people-driven private equity firm committed to building enduring companies by working with, learning from, and developing exceptional people. Alpine specializes in investments in the software and services industries. Alpine’s People First strategy includes a talent program that allows Alpine to bring leadership to situations where additional or new management is needed post-transaction. Alpine has $16 billion in assets under management and has three offices in San Francisco, New York, and Salt Lake City Job Description – Manager of Accounts Receivable Mission of the Role: The Manager of Retail Accounts Receivable for Apex Service Partners will be a critical leader and manager, participating in building a best-in-class retail accounts receivable organization that has strong relationships with internal and external business partners at the Company. The Manager of Accounts Receivable must be a change agent with a strong understanding of accounts receivable operations. This individual will build a consolidated retail accounts receivable team that effectively manages accounts receivables, which includes efficient, sustainable processes, timely payment receipt, and continuous monitoring of retail accounts receivable with results timely reported to leadership. This individual will interact with and motivate a geographically diverse team in a fast-paced environment. Excellent organization and communication skills are required for this role.

Requirements

7+ years of experience that includes an Accounts Receivable Manager role
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in accounting, finance or business
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, procedures and regulations
A change agent mindset with experience in process transformations
Ability to manage multiple and/or conflicting responsibilities and make complex decisions
Ability to lead teams through organizational change with excellent communication and the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
Leadership skills to guide and inspire a diverse team and an ability to foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment and culture
Flexibility and adaptability to navigate through a dynamic and evolving environment
Ability to quickly adjust strategies based on changing circumstances
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work internally across all teams as well as externally with partners and vendors
Analytical – finds meaning and action in numbers, and is data-driven
Excellent communicator – written and oral
Resourceful – figures out how to achieve results creatively with finite resources
Thrives in a nimble, lean, fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
Works collaboratively and energetically
Impeccable integrity and ethical standards
Self-aware, accepting, honest, open, and respectful of others
Ability to create and execute processes for professionalizing family-owned businesses using best practices
An undying commitment to personal growth and development

Responsibilities

Build the consolidated retail accounts receivable function by defining roles and responsibilities and standardizing processes that are sustainable
Manage and oversee the daily operations of the retail accounts receivable department
Oversee the timely reporting to our business partners and subsequent collection of retail accounts receivable
Monitor national retail account details for non-payments, short-payments, delayed payments or other irregularities which are not in accordance with the national retail contract
Follow up on outstanding and short payments and resolve queries in a timely manner
Reconcile and analyze the retail accounts receivable general ledger balance monthly
Collaborate and build strong relationships with internal and external business partners to ensure efficient processes
Lead a geographically diverse team
Provide weekly reporting on accounts receivable positions and action steps on aged balances to business partners
Design and maintain internal controls and documentation to effectively manage financial risk
Continuously identify areas for process improvement and implement changes to increase efficiency and accuracy
Mentor and develop team members to create an environment that encourages openness to transformation
Identify training opportunities to enhance the team's capabilities