Sourcebooks is transitioning to SAP S/4HANA, and we're looking for an Accounts Receivable Manager to lead our accounts receivable and credit team through it. This is a chance to build: you'll shape how AR and credit work in a new system, develop a team that's ready to grow, and bring fresh thinking, including AI and automation, to a function at the heart of a fast-growing publisher. If you're a hands-on leader who loves both developing people and improving processes, we'd love to meet you.
This position can be remote based in any of the following states: Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. Candidates local to Naperville, Illinois, will work a hybrid schedule with at least one half day per week in the office. Remote team members may periodically be asked to travel to Naperville for training or company-wide and department meetings.
This is an exempt salary position with a range of $95,000 - $105,000/AannuallWe determine starting pay based on a thorough evaluation of job-related factors, including geographic location, market conditions, relevant experience, training, and education. This process ensures a fair and competitive salary that aligns with both the company and the candidate's qualifications.
What you'll do:- Lead, coach, and develop the accounts receivable team, including one-on-ones, performance reviews, and growth planning
- Oversee collections, cash application, and deduction and chargeback resolution across retail, distributor, and direct customer accounts
- Manage credit reviews, credit limits, and credit holds within established authority, partnering with Sales and Customer Experience
- Serve as the AR and credit process lead in SAP S/4HANA, supporting go-live and post-go-live stabilization
- Build workflows, procedures, controls, and reporting, including baseline metrics such as aging and DSO
- Champion AI and technology adoption across the team, piloting new tools in a controlled way
- Keep customer balances accurate and audit-ready, and provide collectibility input and write-off recommendations
What you bring:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 5+ years of accounts receivable, credit, or collections experience, including 2+ years directly managing people
- Extensive hands-on experience across SAP S/4HANA accounts receivable processes, including billing (SD Billing), customer account management (FI-AR), cash application, deductions and disputes, credit management, and reporting
- Experience using AI tools or similar technology, and a track record of leading teams through system or technology change
- Strong coaching, feedback, and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across teams
- Curiosity and a willingness to experiment, balanced with sound judgment about risk and internal controls
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Nice to have: experience with an ERP implementation or post-go-live stabilization; SAP S/4HANA Collections or Dispute Management; retail or trade customer deductions, ideally in publishing or consumer products.
Ready to apply:Send your resume, salary requirements, and a cover letter sharing your relevant experience and why this role interests you. A cover letter is required for consideration.
Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, & generous paid time off.
