Accounts Receivable Manager (Houston)
ABOUT OUR CLIENTOur Client is a national provider of infrastructure solutions supporting contractors across energy, utility, civil, and industrial markets. With a strong national footprint and a commitment to operational excellence, Our Client delivers the products, equipment, and expertise that keep critical infrastructure projects moving forward.ABOUT THE ROLEThe Accounts Receivable & Credit Manager is a strategic finance leadership role responsible for enterprise-wide credit risk management, collections strategy, receivables performance, and cash application oversight across multiple operating entities. This position focuses on optimizing working capital, strengthening credit governance, improving collection performance, and building scalable AR processes that support continued company growth.RESPONSIBILITIESEvaluate and approve credit limits for new and existing customersConduct ongoing credit reviews based on revenue trends, payment history, margins, financial statements, and Days to Pay (DTP)Develop and enforce enterprise-wide credit policiesManage credit exposure and mitigate bad debt riskOversee national account setup and compliance standardsOversee invoicing accuracy, billing processes, and receivable processingDrive timely collection of outstanding receivablesMonitor and reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and aging balancesImplement structured escalation processes for past-due accountsNegotiate payment plans when appropriatePartner with Sales leadership on high-risk accountsCoordinate resolution of uncollectible accountsEnsure all cash is posted timely and accuratelyResolve unidentified or unapplied cash within 48 hoursTrack unapplied cash trends and implement corrective processesOversee End-of-Month consolidated invoicingEnsure all active accounts contain current and meaningful system documentationReconcile intercompany accounts weeklyPrepare monthly AR performance reporting for senior leadershipDevelop KPI dashboards including DSO, Aging Percentage, Unapplied Cash Percentage, and Collection Effectiveness IndexProvide analytical insight into receivables trends and credit risk exposureSupport working capital forecasting initiativesIdentify and implement system enhancements to improve payment behaviorBuild scalable workflows within ERP systemsStrengthen internal controls over billing and receivablesDrive automation initiatives where appropriateLead and develop Accounts Receivable team membersSet clear performance expectations and measurable KPIsConduct regular performance and KPI review meetingsParticipate in departmental planning and strategic initiativesFoster a culture of accountability, transparency, and executionQUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related fieldFive or more years of progressive experience in Accounts Receivable, credit, or collections leadershipStrong supervisory or team leadership experienceAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP or XLOOKUP, data analysis, and reconciliationDeep understanding of billing, collections, cash application, and credit proceduresExperience working within ERP or accounting systemsStrong written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated success improving collection performance and managing performance metrics