Manager, AR Accounting

Overview

This role involves managing the accounts receivable (AR) and customer accounting functions to ensure accurate financial reporting, effective cash management, timely collections, and compliance with U.S. GAAP. The AR Accounting Manager oversees key processes such as invoicing, collections, cash application, deductions management, trade spend support, account reconciliations, month-end close activities, and audit support while maintaining strong internal controls.

The position focuses on driving process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency, and developing scalable solutions to support company growth. It requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize working capital, improve cash flow visibility, strengthen accounting processes, and deliver timely, accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Accounts Receivable operations including invoicing, collections, cash application, deduction management, account reconciliations, and customer dispute resolution.
• Oversee customer onboarding, credit reviews, credit limits, ongoing credit risk assessment, and delinquent account escalations.
• Maintain customer master data, resale certificates, and ensure compliance with data governance standards.
• Manage AR-related tools such as Shopify, Celigo, SPS (EDI), SupplyPike, and Vividly Trade + Cash application, including onboarding, troubleshooting, integrations, and process improvements.
• Lead AR month-end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and documentation.
• Support revenue recognition, sales cut-off testing, trade spend accounting, deductions, and accruals.
• Prepare and analyze AR performance metrics such as Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), aging, collections effectiveness, deductions, and customer risk exposure.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Business Analytics & Technology, Customer Operations, Accounting, Finance, and IT teams to improve reporting, cash flow performance, and operational effectiveness.
• Maintain audit-ready support for AR balances, revenue reconciliations, deductions, reserves, and trade accruals.
• Support and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures related to receivables and revenue in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Drive process improvements through automation, system enhancements, workflow optimization, and development of standard operating procedures.
• Manage, coach, and develop AR team members including hiring, performance management, career development, KPI ownership, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer service excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive Accounts Receivable and accounting experience.
• At least 3 years of people leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition (ASC 606), trade spend accounting, customer deductions, credit and collections, and month-end close processes.
• Experience preparing reconciliations, journal entries, and audit support schedules.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite preferred.
• Experience with close management software such as FloQast preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional partnership abilities.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-growing, high-volume consumer packaged goods (CPG) environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $115,000 - $125,000 annually plus a 20% annual bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with 6% company match.
• Monthly reimbursements for wellness and home office expenses.
• Unlimited paid time off and 15+ paid holidays.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Flexible remote work schedule with a hybrid option and an office available in Chicago.
• Bi-annual company-wide in-person team activities.
• Continuing education budget.
• Additional perks include unlimited snacks.

Location

• Remote position.
• Candidates must reside in the United States.
• The employer does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future.