Credit and AR Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Credit and Accounts Receivable leader looking to make a meaningful impact? A well established Birmingham area organization is seeking a Manager of Credit & Accounts Receivable to lead a high performing team responsible for credit, collections, and accounts receivable operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic leader who enjoys improving processes, managing risk, and driving strong cash flow results.

What You'll Do

• Lead the Credit and Accounts Receivable team, providing coaching, mentorship, and performance management.
• Oversee credit approval processes, collections strategy, and customer portfolio management.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators including DSO, aging, collections performance, and cash flow.
• Manage credit risk by reviewing customer exposure, approving credit decisions, and overseeing bad debt reserves and write offs.
• Partner closely with sales and operations to resolve customer disputes and strengthen business relationships.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls.
• Prepare and distribute monthly AR reporting, portfolio analysis, and management dashboards.
• Oversee bankruptcy activity and collection strategies for complex accounts.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through process improvements and automation.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Highly visible leadership position reporting directly to executive finance leadership.
• Opportunity to lead strategic initiatives that directly impact company performance.
• Strong, stable organization with an excellent reputation.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Excellent opportunity for long term career growth.

For immediate consideration, apply now or contact Bryan Rushing with Robert Half, Birmingham, AL.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Five or more years of leadership experience managing credit, collections, or accounts receivable teams.
• Strong knowledge of commercial credit, collections, cash application, and accounts receivable best practices.
• Experience driving improvements in DSO and overall working capital performance.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships across sales, finance, and executive leadership.
• ERP experience required. SAP experience is highly preferred.
• Certified Credit Executive (CCE) or NACM affiliation is a plus.

For immediate consideration, apply now or contact Bryan Rushing with Robert Half, Birmingham, AL.