At Current Lighting, we are Always On—powering innovation with one of the industry’s broadest portfolios of advanced lighting and intelligent controls. With a mission to improve lives through safer, more efficient, and inspiring environments, we serve diverse markets from commercial and industrial to municipal and horticultural sectors. Our bold, outcome-driven culture empowers employees to act decisively, grow from experience, and make a sustainable impact on our world.
We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable (AR) Manager to lead and optimize our global AR operations. This role is critical in managing the end-to-end Order-to-Cash (O2C) process across multiple go-to-market models, including direct sales, channel partners, direct customers, and subscription-based revenue streams. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in AR, credit risk management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive cash flow performance and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
- AR Operations Leadership:
- Oversee day-to-day AR operations, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing, collections, cash application, and dispute resolution.
- O2C Process Optimization:
- Design and implement scalable AR processes tailored to diverse GTM strategies (e.g., B2B, B2C, DTC, recurring revenue).
- Credit & Risk Management:
- Establish and monitor credit policies, assess customer creditworthiness, and manage credit limits to mitigate financial risk.
- Cash Flow & Forecasting:
- Partner with FP&A to forecast collections, monitor DSO, and support working capital initiatives.
- Systems & Automation:
- Leverage ERP and AR automation tools to streamline workflows, improve accuracy, and enhance reporting capabilities.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with Sales, Customer Success, Legal, and IT to align billing practices with contractual terms and customer expectations.
- Team Development:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing AR team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred)
- 7+ years of progressive AR experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role
- Proven experience managing AR in a complex, high-volume environment with multiple GTM/O2C models
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and AR automation platforms
- Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment
Key Metrics:
- Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)
- Deduction Management
- Cash Application accuracy and timeliness
- Collection Effectiveness Index (CEI)
- Bad Debt Write-offs
- Invoice Accuracy Rate
- Dispute Resolution Turnaround Time
Compensation
The position has a compensation package inclusive of base, bonus (if eligible), benefits, 401k contribution, time off, recognition awards and more. This salary range is $100-$120,000.
Benefits and Perks
The Highlights:
All around competitive culture where together we strive to:
- Approach each day with a tenacious curiosity
- Communicate openly and honestly- internally and externally
- Work hard, take risks, fail fast…learn and move on
- Embrace diversity and welcome opposing thoughts
- Empower and develop each other
- We have an open and inclusive culture where you’ll learn and grow through programs and resources like:
- Quarterly company all employee meetings
- Management and Leadership development
- Initiatives and special projects with executive leadership exposure
- Access to top-notch learning courses through LinkedIn Learning
- Regular manager check-ins to drive performance and career growth
Our more standard benefits
- Full-time exempt roles have a Permissive Time Off Policy, giving you flexibility to rest, relax and recharge away from work
- Paid Company Holidays
- A comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match
- Flexible Spending Account options for pre-tax employee allocations
Equal Opportunity Employer
Current is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. At Current, we are Always On and working to improve lives with the industry's most expansive portfolio of sustainable advanced lighting and intelligent controls that reliably meet our customers' needs. Learn more at CurrentLighting.com
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