Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to join our Finance team and oversee day-to-day accounts receivable operations. This role is responsible for leading the accounts receivable team, ensuring timely collections and cash application, supporting established credit and collections processes, and providing accurate reporting on receivables activity. The position is ideal for a hands-on leader who enjoys developing team members, resolving customer billing issues, and partnering cross-functionally to support efficient business operations.
What You'll DoTeam Leadership- Lead, mentor, and coach the accounts receivable team, providing guidance, support, and clear development paths.
- Assign tasks and portfolios, monitor performance against established goals and service expectations, and provide constructive coaching and feedback. Utilize operational metrics to support team effectiveness and development.
- Ensure team members are trained and equipped to perform their duties effectively, and address team-related issues as they arise.
Collections and Cash Application- Oversee the accounts receivable operations, including collections on past due accounts, worldwide cash receipt processing, and cash application.
- Monitor customer accounts for overdue payments and manage escalations related to aged and outstanding balances.
- Resolve complex billing issues and discrepancies, and act as the escalation point for disputed accounts.
- Oversee the accounts receivable inbox and ensure timely response to internal and external inquiries.
- Ensure third party customer portal registrations are maintained and invoices are delivered through the required channels.
Credit Management- Administer established credit processes and support customer credit reviews in accordance with company policies and approval requirements.
- Review customer credit information and provide recommendations regarding credit limits and payment terms in accordance with established guidelines.
- Partner with Sales, Revenue Operations, and Legal to support credit reviews and address customer account concerns in accordance with established approval processes.
- Monitor customer balances and collection activity, identifying and escalating potential credit concerns when appropriate.
- Track and report on credit and collections metrics, escalating significant concerns to Finance leadership
Close and Reporting- Deliver accounts receivable close activities, including cash and receivable reconciliations, and preparation and posting of journal entries.
- Monitor accounts receivable metrics and provide reporting and analysis to support collections activities and operational decision-making.
- Partner with external auditors on receivable and revenue-related testing, providing narrative support and timely evidence.
Operational Excellence- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and accuracy across the order-to-cash cycle.
- Support system implementations and enhancements related to ERP, billing, collections, and workflow tools.
- Collaborate with Sales, Legal, Revenue Operations, and Customer Success to resolve billing discrepancies and address the root causes of disputes.
- Act as a company representative in upholding quality customer service and a positive company image when resolving customer account inquiries.
What We're Looking For- 5+ years of progressive credit and collections experience, including at least 2 years leading a team.
- Experience overseeing accounts receivable operations within a multi-entity and/or multi-currency environment.
- Experience managing collection activities and supporting improvements in collection effectiveness and customer payment performance.
- Demonstrated experience operating within a controlled close environment, with a clear understanding of documentation standards, review requirements, and audit evidence.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large, detailed datasets in support of reconciliations and audit requests.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the judgment to hold firm collections conversations while protecting the customer relationship.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and sound judgment required to operate effectively in a high growth, scaling technology environment.
- Proven ability to partner cross-functionally while maintaining strong accounting governance and control discipline.
Compensation & BenefitsThe Compensation range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. Please note that the actual compensation may vary depending on location and job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location and you are selected for an interview, the Talent Acquisition Partner can share more information with you. If the compensation structure for the role includes an incentive component (i.e. most Sales roles) the range below represents total target compensation (TTC) (base salary + variable).
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$85,000 - $105,000 (Currency i.e. "CDN") a year
Salary range (min - max)
Position Type: New Position
Magnet is proud to offer benefits such as: - Generous time off policies
- Competitive compensation
- Volunteer opportunities
- Reward and recognition programs
- Employee committees & resource groups
- Healthcare and retirement benefits
Indicators of Success We're looking for someone who checks off most, but not all, of the boxes listed in "skills and experiences". It's more important to us to find candidates who can display
indicators of success through skills they have developed and experiences they have been a part of, than to find folks who have "been there, done that". We want to be part of your development journey, and we'll learn as much from you as you learn from us.
How We WorkAt Magnet Forensics, we take a hybrid-flexible approach to support your productivity and work-life balance. If you're within a comfortable travel distance to one of our offices, you'll occasionally join us in person. How often you'll come in depends on your department and team needs, typically ranging from weekly to monthly. These in-person moments help us build stronger connections, spark new ideas, and celebrate our successes together. Most days, you can choose what works best for you, while staying in tune with your team's goals.
We're excited to welcome you to our team and look forward to achieving great things together - both in the office and wherever you work best!
