Accounts Receivable Supervisor - Gables Search Group

Client is a large, diversified manufacturing company with a global presence, operating in 55 countries and employing more than 46,000 individuals. This is a hybrid role offering amazing benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and PTO to support work/life balance.

Job Description

The Residential & Renovation division is seeking an experienced AR Supervisor to lead our accounts receivable and compliance functions. This role oversees the AR team and processes to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and timely collections while developing team members and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage the daily operations of the accounts receivable team for a division with a high volume of customer transactions, including monitoring compliance metrics and managing collections.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close procedures and execution around accounts receivable, including providing insights into Past Due Aging and bad debt reserves.
• Monitor AR aging reports and deliver timely financial metrics through weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc reporting to management.
• Oversee the credit approval process and ensure adherence to credit policies.
• Analyze gross-to-net deductions, ensuring accurate tracking, validation, and reconciliation of deductions. Develop and implement procedures to improve deduction management and reduce outstanding balances.
• Apply lean principles to eliminate complexity and improve profitability. Drive efficiencies and automation of processes by analyzing current practices and recommending and implementing changes.
• Train, mentor, and develop AR team members, providing performance feedback and identifying opportunities for growth.
• Act as a key partner in ERP implementation of D365 business system and process documentation.
• Serve as the liaison between AR, internal audit, finance, and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in accounts receivable, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and AR processes.
• Excellent time management and prioritization abilities, with a focus on streamlining and simplification.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team effectively.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills and the ability to identify and resolve issues independently.
• Proficiency with accounting software (Microsoft Navision and D365 preferred) and advanced MS Excel skills.