Allstar believes in making life better for companies with whom we partner, the consumers we serve, and especially for the members of our team. We are people-forward in our culture, and especially in our products, carefully evaluating, testing, and optimizing them to delight every user. We are a growing company with an extensive presence across multiple marketing channels, allowing us to bring more good things to more people. Our 20 years of proven success have helped us become a prominent brand in major retailers including Walmart, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, CVS Walgreens, Home Depot, and more, with an ever-increasing range of life-improving products that include: Calming Heat, Mission, Pixicade, Magic Mesh, Black Wolf, Snuggie, and Pets Know Best.
The Accounts Receivable Manager will serve as an integral part of the accounting team, in support of driving the strategy, growth, operational excellence and transparency of data of the organization. The qualified individual will own the order to cash (OTC) process and support the month end close process, lead day to day transaction processing activities, monitor credit worthiness and deliver weekly KPI / KPM reporting. The key to success is the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and strong communication and stakeholder engagement.
Responsibilities:
- Lead Order to Cash Process and Team in achievement of Department Goals.
- Ensure visibility to and timely collection of customer payment.
- Maintain customer allowances database.
- Lead deduction management process to ensure timely resolution and visibility to business partners.
- Enable A/R forecasting in support of cash flow management.
- Drive the Credit Committee process for timely decision-making and risk mitigation for outstanding balances.
- Assess and recommend changes to ERP system to improve accuracy of transaction processing.
- Establish financial control and accountability for the processing of customer invoices, applying cash and resolving deduction and credit memos.
- Set and execute departmental and individual goals aligned with company goals, objectives and our Operating System.
- Develop and implement systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying, and reporting information.
- Monitor and analyze all essential accounting data for receivables.
- Set and execute the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end OTC accounting close activities.
- Establish and enforce proper OTC methods, policies, and principles.
- Drive efficiencies in transaction processing through end-to-end process assessments.
- Deliver KPI / KPM reporting to drive business insight and decision making.
Qualifications:
- BS degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- 5 years of proven working experience as Accounts Receivable Manager or Supervisor.
- Experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods required and Direct to Consumer a plus.
- Strong experience in leading deduction management and reporting in CPG environment required.
- Minimum of seven years managing direct reports required, including hiring and developing talent.
- Strong ability to present complex data clearly and strategically to multiple levels of management in an easy-to-understand manner with clear recommendations.
- Exceptional level of discipline, integrity, and a strong sense of accountability for performance and driving results.
- Advanced computer skills in MS Office, accounting software and databases.
- Proven knowledge of accounts receivable principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Collaborative team player who builds relationships with stakeholders and outside partners.
- Strong continuous improvement mindset.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, and experience is: $100,000- 115,000.