Accounts Receivable Consultant / O2C

Order to Cash Consultant - Director Level Location: Atlanta, GA (Onsite/Hybrid 4 days in office) Duration: 6-12 Month Contract (Potential for Extension or Conversion) Compensation: $80-$90/hour Reporting To: CFO Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Director of Accounts Receivable level consultant to lead a critical accounts receivable transformation and cleanup initiative for a large client of ours. This role will be responsible for driving operational improvements across the Order-to-Cash (OTC) cycle, reducing aged receivables, strengthening cash collection processes, and improving overall AR performance. The ideal candidate will be a hands‑on leader with deep expertise in Accounts Receivable, Order-to-Cash operations, process optimization, and team leadership. This individual will partner closely with Accounting, Finance, Treasury, and business stakeholders to identify root causes of outstanding balances and implement sustainable solutions that improve working capital and cash flow performance. Key Responsibilities Lead a comprehensive accounts receivable cleanup and remediation project focused on reducing aged balances and improving billing and collections effectiveness. Direct all aspects of the Order-to-Cash process, including billing, collections, cash application, dispute resolution, credit management, and reporting. Evaluate existing AR processes and controls, identify inefficiencies, and implement best practices to improve accuracy and operational performance. Develop and execute strategies to accelerate cash collections and improve Days Sales Outstanding (DSO). Manage and mentor a team of AR managers, supervisors, analysts, and collection specialists. Establish performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting to track AR health and project progress. Partner with Accounting leadership to resolve complex reconciliation issues, write-offs, unapplied cash, and historical account discrepancies. Collaborate with Finance and Treasury teams to improve cash forecasting and working capital management. Work cross‑functionally with business units to resolve customer disputes and eliminate recurring collection challenges. Assess current technology utilization and recommend system enhancements to improve visibility and efficiency within the Order-to-Cash process. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure scalable processes are established for future growth. Support audit requests, compliance initiatives, and internal control requirements related to accounts receivable activities. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. 10+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit & Collections, or Order-to-Cash operations. Minimum 6 years of leadership experience managing AR teams and people leaders. Demonstrated expertise leading large-scale AR cleanup, optimization, or transformation initiatives. Strong understanding of Order-to-Cash processes and best practices. Proven experience reducing aged receivables, improving cash collections, and enhancing AR performance metrics. Hands‑on experience with a large ERP such as Oracle or SAP. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills. Ability to influence stakeholders and drive change across multiple business functions. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Preferred Qualifications Background working in large, complex enterprise environments. Technology or professional services industry experience a plus but not required Experience leading ERP‑related process improvement initiatives. CPA, MBA, or other relevant professional certification is a plus. Desired Skills and Experience collections, Accounts receivable, Order to Cash, vice president Equal Opportunity Notice Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. 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