Accounts Receivable Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Manager to lead key receivables and shared services activities for a manufacturing organization in Fort Collins, Colorado. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is suited for a finance leader who can strengthen reporting accuracy, guide a high-performing team, and elevate service levels for business partners. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in accounts receivable operations, process optimization, and compliance-focused financial management.

Responsibilities:
• Lead and develop the shared services accounts receivable team by overseeing staffing, onboarding, coaching, goal setting, and ongoing performance management.
• Direct daily receivables operations, including billing, cash application, cash activity review, and commercial collections, to support timely and accurate account resolution.
• Oversee the preparation and review of financial reporting deliverables, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities to ensure dependable and prompt results.
• Analyze operational and financial metrics to identify trends, measure team effectiveness, and drive informed decision-making across receivables functions.
• Improve workflows and controls by evaluating current processes, recommending enhancements, and implementing changes that increase efficiency and reduce risk.
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements while supporting internal and external audit activities.
• Resolve escalated issues from internal and external stakeholders with professionalism, responsiveness, and a strong customer service mindset.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support accounts receivable systems usage and strengthen shared services performance across the organization.• Experience leading accounts receivable or shared services teams within a finance environment.
• Strong knowledge of billing, cash applications, cash activity processing, and commercial collections.
• Proficiency with SAP ECC and familiarity with accounts receivable systems and reporting tools.
• Ability to produce accurate financial reporting, manage reconciliations, and support month-end close activities.
• Demonstrated success using financial metrics and process analysis to improve performance and efficiency.
• Working knowledge of compliance requirements, internal controls, audit support, and financial risk management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with a consistent focus on customer service.