Director of Accounts Receivable

Director of Accounts Receivable

Are you an experienced professional with a passion for optimizing accounts receivable operations? A well-established organization is seeking a Director of Accounts Receivable to lead a team, implement strategic initiatives, and drive efficiency within the collections process. This critical role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company’s financial health while fostering collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the collections team, ensuring departmental goals are achieved.
• Oversee all accounts receivable functions, maintaining timely payment processing and managing AR aging to remain under 90 days.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to resolve disputes, facilitate payments, and ensure excellent customer service.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align on collections strategies, address outstanding accounts, and streamline processes.
• Provide regular AR reports to senior management, analyzing trends and recommending process improvements.
• Monitor and manage client billing portals, ensuring accurate data management and reporting.
• Drive special projects and process enhancements to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent experience required. At least 7–10 years in accounting, with 4 years in a leadership role.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems (Aderant preferred) and advanced knowledge of the MS Office Suite.
• Key Competencies: Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills; proven ability to manage client relationships and resolve billing issues.
• Bonus: Experience with client billing portals and advanced data reporting.