Director of Accounts Receivable

Description

You will be joining Azira, a global Consumer Insights platform, helping marketing and operational leaders improve their effectiveness with actionable intelligence to drive business results. Its mission is to create a more relevant world where brands are empowered to reach and build relationships with their consumers.

We are seeking a seasoned Director of Accounts Receivable to lead and optimize our revenue management processes. This leader will oversee end-to-end billing operations, credit risk management, and collection strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while fostering a culture of compliance and excellence.

A Day in the Life

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for billing, credit evaluation, and collections to improve cash flow and reduce collections risk.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, ensuring operational excellence and a customer-centric approach.
• Billing Operations: Oversee accurate and timely invoicing processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Credit Risk Management: Establish robust credit policies, assess client creditworthiness, and monitor portfolio risk.
• Collections Management: Drive effective collection processes to minimize delinquencies and manage aged receivables.
• Reporting & Analysis: Provide regular insights and reports on billing performance, credit risks, and collection trends to leadership.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with sales, legal, and finance teams to resolve billing disputes and optimize customer satisfaction.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, internal controls, and company policies.
  
  

What You Bring to the Role

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in billing, credit, and collections, with at least 5 years in a leadership role with supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Proven track record of process optimization and team development.
• Exceptional analytical, negotiation, organizational,and communication skills.
• ERP accounting software experience (NetSuite experience preferred).