Senior Manager, Accounts Receivable and Cash Management

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Manager, Accounts Receivable & Cash Management

Are you a strategic finance leader passionate about optimizing cash flow, driving transformation, and leading high-performing global teams?

We are seeking a full-time, Senior Manager, AR Shared Services to lead end-to-end Accounts Receivable operations within a global shared services environment. Reporting to the Director of Global Shared Services, this role will drive operational excellence, process standardization, automation, and working capital improvements while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

About Arclin:

You can find Arclin everywhere. Our technologies make homes and transportation safer, help crops flourish, keep water clean, protect first responders and members of the military, and preserve the purity of essential pharmaceuticals. These vital, everyday products can't fail, and we’re here to give the world an extra layer of performance and peace of mind.

With ~4,000 team members across more than 30 global manufacturing facilities, we operate with the scale to make a global impact and the agility to solve complex challenges at the molecular level. Rooted in scientific discovery and innovation, Arclin’s materials redefine performance across industries - from Firepoint®’s patented intumescent technology that helps stall flames and save lives to the iconic Kevlar® and Nomex® brands trusted to protect those who serve, strengthen aerospace and industrial systems, and perform where reliability and safety are top of mind.

As we expand our mission‑critical materials portfolio and shape the next era of performance technologies, we’re looking for people who want to grow, lead, and solve the challenges others can’t. Together, we’ll advance the innovations that keep the world moving. Because at Arclin, our people are truly Vital Beyond Measure.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Global AR Operations

• Oversee end-to-end Accounts Receivable processes including billing, cash application, credit management, collections, and dispute resolution across a multi-entity environment.

Drive Cash Flow & Working Capital Performance

• Optimize collections strategies, reduce DSO, improve cash application accuracy, and partner with Treasury to enhance cash visibility and liquidity management.

Lead Transformation & Process Excellence

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives through Lean, Six Sigma, automation, AI, RPA, and touchless processing to increase efficiency and scalability.

Ensure Compliance & Strong Internal Controls

• Maintain SOX compliance, governance frameworks, audit readiness, and robust internal controls across all AR processes and shared services operations.

Partner Across the Business

• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Treasury, and business leaders to resolve complex issues, improve processes, and deliver outstanding service to internal and external stakeholders.

Develop High-Performing Teams

• Lead, mentor, and inspire global teams while fostering a culture of accountability, operational excellence, customer focus, innovation, and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required
• MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit & Collections, or Order-to-Cash operations
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing global or regional teams within a Shared Services environment
• Experience leading ERP implementations or transformations involving SAP, S/4HANA , JDE, HighRadius, BlackLine, or similar platforms
• Strong understanding of cash flow management, working capital optimization, credit risk, and financial controls
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or other continuous improvement methodologies preferred

Success Metrics

• Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)
• Collection Effectiveness Index (CEI)
• Cash Application Accuracy & Cycle Time
• Bad Debt & Write-Off Performance
• Billing Accuracy & Dispute Resolution Cycle Time
• Internal & External Customer Satisfaction

If you're a results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced, transformation-focused environment and enjoys building world-class shared services operations, we'd love to connect with you.