Are you an experienced Credit and Accounts Receivable leader looking to make a meaningful impact? A well established Birmingham area organization is seeking a Manager of Credit & Accounts Receivable to lead a high performing team responsible for credit, collections, and accounts receivable operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic leader who enjoys improving processes, managing risk, and driving strong cash flow results.
What You'll Do
- Lead the Credit and Accounts Receivable team, providing coaching, mentorship, and performance management.
- Oversee credit approval processes, collections strategy, and customer portfolio management.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators including DSO, aging, collections performance, and cash flow.
- Manage credit risk by reviewing customer exposure, approving credit decisions, and overseeing bad debt reserves and write offs.
- Partner closely with sales and operations to resolve customer disputes and strengthen business relationships.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls.
- Prepare and distribute monthly AR reporting, portfolio analysis, and management dashboards.
- Oversee bankruptcy activity and collection strategies for complex accounts.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through process improvements and automation.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- Highly visible leadership position reporting directly to executive finance leadership.
- Opportunity to lead strategic initiatives that directly impact company performance.
- Strong, stable organization with an excellent reputation.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Excellent opportunity for long term career growth.
For immediate consideration, apply now or contact Bryan Rushing with Robert Half, Birmingham, AL.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Five or more years of leadership experience managing credit, collections, or accounts receivable teams.
- Strong knowledge of commercial credit, collections, cash application, and accounts receivable best practices.
- Experience driving improvements in DSO and overall working capital performance.
- Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
- Ability to build relationships across sales, finance, and executive leadership.
- ERP experience required. SAP experience is highly preferred.
- Certified Credit Executive (CCE) or NACM affiliation is a plus.
For immediate consideration, apply now or contact Bryan Rushing with Robert Half, Birmingham, AL.