Accounts Receivable Manager

Accounts Receivable Manager

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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to lead our accounts receivable function and support the continued growth and scalability of our finance operations. This role is responsible for managing billing, cash application, collections, customer account resolution, and AR reporting while helping drive process improvements across the order-to-cash cycle. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can manage day-to-day AR execution, develop team members, strengthen internal controls, and partner cross-functionally to improve cash flow, reduce past due balances, and enhance the customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the accounts receivable function, including billing, cash application, collections, deductions, disputes, and customer account management.
• Oversee the order-to-cash process to ensure accurate invoicing, timely payment application, and effective collection activity.
• Reconcile eCommerce invoice activity, payment settlements, fees, refunds, chargebacks, and cash receipts.
• Monitor aging reports, past due balances, unapplied cash, and other AR metrics to identify risks and drive timely resolution.
• Develop and execute collection strategies to reduce DSO, improve cash flow, and minimize bad debt exposure.
• Manage customer account escalations, including billing discrepancies, deductions, short payments, payment plans, and disputed balances.
• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to resolve account issues and improve invoice accuracy.
• Review and approve customer account adjustments, including credit memos, write-offs, reconciliations, and other AR-related transactions.
• Support month-end close activities, including AR reconciliations, reporting, variance analysis, and related schedules.
• Develop, document, and maintain AR policies, procedures, and internal controls to support accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Provide reporting and insights on AR trends, customer payment behavior, collection performance, and key performance indicators.
• Lead, coach, and develop AR team members by setting priorities, assigning work, and driving accountability for results.
• Identify opportunities to improve AR workflows, reporting, automation, and ERP functionality to support business growth and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Five or more years of business-to-business accounts receivable, billing, collections, or order-to-cash experience.
• Prior experience leading, supervising, or mentoring team members.
• Strong understanding of AR processes, customer account reconciliation, collections strategy, payment terms, and credit-related workflows.
• Experience working with ERP systems and AR modules.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage customer conversations professionally while balancing collection objectives and customer relationships.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across Finance, Sales, Customer Service, and Operations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or multi-site business environment.
• Experience with customer portals, deductions, chargebacks, short payments, and dispute resolution.
• Experience supporting month-end close, audits, internal controls, or public-company reporting requirements.
• Experience improving AR processes through automation, workflow redesign, or ERP enhancements.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.

Key Success Measures

• Improvement in DSO, past due balances, and collection effectiveness.
• Timely and accurate billing, cash application, and customer account reconciliation.
• Accurate and timely reconciliation of eCommerce invoice activity, payment settlements, refunds, fees, chargebacks, and related cash receipts.
• Reduction in unapplied cash, unresolved deductions, and aged disputes.
• Consistent execution of AR controls, policies, and close deadlines.
• Development of a high-performing AR team with clear priorities and accountability.

Why work at Safariland?

At Safariland our colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry and we are seeking new team members who exhibit the diverse competencies that will drive The Safariland Group to even greater success while maintaining our culture of being a great place to work. We believe innovation drives winning performance and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best in every aspect of our business. We cultivate a work culture driven by our 4 core values; integrity, curiosity, excellence and empowerment and we want associates to be involved in their work and communities so they can achieve their highest level of wellbeing. That is why Safariland offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security for eligible employees and their families.

Eligible employees are offered:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer paid life insurance and AD&D
• Employer paid disability
• Wellness program
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Work life balance
• Paid time off (PTO), sick leave and paid holidays throughout the calendar year (consistent with relevant state law and company policies)

The Safariland Group believes in the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative actions. We pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. For those applicants with disabilities, if you require reasonable accommodation in searching for a job opening or submitting an application, please contact us by calling 888-469-6455. All employment decisions are solely based on the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position.