Senior Manager - Accounts Receivable

Behr•Santa Ana, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

To thrive as a Sr Accounts Receivable Manager, a combination of strong leadership, sound financial judgment, and a customer-focused approach is essential. This role leads the Accounts Receivable function, overseeing credit administration, collections, customer deductions and disputes, cash application, reporting, and month-end close activities. We value leaders who can build and develop high-performing teams, strengthen customer relationships, and identify opportunities to improve processes and results. We believe success comes from collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement! In this role, you will lead a team responsible for managing the full accounts receivable lifecycle while working closely with Sales, Customer Care, Operations, Logistics, IT, and Finance. This position plays a key role in resolving complex customer issues, supporting cash flow objectives, maintaining strong internal controls, and driving process enhancements across the AR function. We rely on this leader to provide strategic direction, mitigate financial risk, and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. We succeed when customer issues are resolved effectively, processes run efficiently, and the team is empowered to perform at its best.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
10+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Collections, Credit, Finance Operations, or related financial functions
5+ years of experience leading, developing, and running high-performing teams
Strong knowledge of accounts receivable, collections, deductions, dispute resolution, credit administration, cash application, and financial controls
Experience partnering cross-functionally to resolve customer issues, improve processes, and support business objectives
Knowledge of SOX compliance, audit support, account reconciliations, month-end close activities, and accounting controls
Experience with SAP, FSCM, or similar ERP systems, including reporting and process improvement initiatives
Excellent communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills with both customers and internal stakeholders
Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to motivate teams, drive performance, develop talent, and lead through change

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is helpful

Responsibilities

Lead the Accounts Receivable function, overseeing credit administration, collections, customer deductions and disputes, cash application, reporting, and month-end close activities.
Lead a team responsible for managing the full accounts receivable lifecycle.
Work closely with Sales, Customer Care, Operations, Logistics, IT, and Finance.
Resolve complex customer issues.
Support cash flow objectives.
Maintain strong internal controls.
Drive process enhancements across the AR function.
Provide strategic direction.
Mitigate financial risk.
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.