Accounts Receivable Manager

Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Accounts Receivable Manager to lead the Accounts Receivable function within the U.S. Shared Services organization. This role is responsible for driving collections performance, cash flow optimization, credit management, dispute resolution, and overall Order-to-Cash effectiveness while leading a team of AR professionals.

The ideal candidate combines strong operational execution with people leadership. They will actively manage day-to-day AR activities while developing a high-performing team, driving KPI achievement, improving cash flow, negotiating payment terms, and building strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders. This individual must be a proactive problem solver who can identify issues, drive resolution, and influence business partners across the organization.

North American accounts receivable experience is required; experience supporting global operations is a plus. This role will partner closely with Finance, Treasury, Commercial, Customer Service, and Operations teams to improve working capital performance and support business growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop an Accounts Receivable team while remaining actively involved in day-to-day operations.
• Own and manage key AR performance metrics, including DSO, past-due balances, collections effectiveness, dispute resolution cycle times, and cash application accuracy.
• Drive cash flow improvements through effective collections strategies, credit management, and customer payment term negotiations.
• Partner with Treasury to support cash forecasting and working capital initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve payment issues and improve collection outcomes.
• Identify process gaps, solve complex problems, and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Oversee customer billing, collections, cash application, credit reviews, write-offs, and allowance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and company policies.
• Provide reporting, analysis, and recommendations to leadership regarding AR trends, risks, and performance.
• Collaborate with U.S. and international finance teams to support standardized AR processes and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive Accounts Receivable experience with at least 2 years of people leadership responsibility.
• Proven track record of managing AR KPIs, improving DSO, reducing aged receivables, and driving cash collection results.
• Strong experience in cash management, collections strategy, credit management, and customer payment term negotiations.
• Hands-on leader who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves while managing and developing a team.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence customers and internal stakeholders.
• Experience working within North American AR operations is required.
• Experience supporting global AR operations and shared services environments is preferred.
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system experience; OneStream and CMS experience preferred.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. Methode Electronics is not able to provide visa sponsorship-now or in the future-for this role.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

Benefits and Perks:

Methode offers US employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance, a wellness program, and time off benefits.

Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance.

Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program, and participation in the Company's 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.