Manager - Global Accounts Receivable Reporting

Manager - Global Accounts Receivable Reporting

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Job Title

Manager - Global Accounts Receivable Reporting

Job Description Summary

The Manager – Global Accounts Receivable Reporting leads the development, governance, and delivery of all AR‑related reporting and analysis across the organization. This role owns the creation and automation of high‑impact reporting using Alteryx, Power BI, and other analytical tools, ensuring senior leadership has timely and accurate visibility into performance drivers and areas requiring action—particularly surrounding aged AR, unapplied cash, and customer collections.

You will oversee a high‑performing analyst team, manage key SOX controls, drive continuous improvement of reporting processes, and partner closely with Service Lines, OTC, RTR, Transformation, and IT teams to strengthen data integrity and process consistency. The role requires a blend of advanced analytics, strong business acumen, process ownership, and the ability to translate complex data into meaningful metrics, insights, and recommendations.

By shaping the tools, processes, and analytics used to evaluate global AR portfolios, you will help influence strategy, improve cash flow, and support both day‑to‑day business operations and long‑term transformation outcomes.

About The Role

Key Accountabilities

• Lead, develop, and mentor a high‑performing team of analysts responsible for global AR reporting, unapplied cash analysis, and supporting customer collections.
• Oversee global AR dashboards, reconciliations, and reporting packages that deliver timely and accurate visibility to Finance, Service Lines, and Executive Leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement by evaluating existing processes, identifying automation opportunities, and implementing enhancements using tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, and other reporting technologies.
• Partner with Service Line Leaders to evaluate AR viability at the customer or invoice level, ensuring informed decisions surrounding collections strategies, reserves, and write‑offs.
• Collaborate with Transformation, TDS, Data Governance, and IT to design and implement reporting tools, workflow automation, and system enhancements.
• Serve as a key process owner for internal controls related to AR reporting; perform control testing, maintain documentation, and remediate gaps in partnership with Global Accounting.
• Manage escalations related to aged AR, unapplied cash, and collection issues by designing governance mechanisms and partnering closely with business stakeholders.
• Support merger, acquisition, and integration efforts, including data migration validation, process alignment, and user acceptance testing.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to GAAP, SOX, company policy, and audit standard requirements.
• Partner cross‑functionally on issues involving revenue recognition, third‑party payouts, intercompany transactions, and vendor discount programs that intersect with AR subledger and balance‑sheet accounts.
• Serve as a key liaison between AR, RTR, Billing, Service Lines, and Shared Services functions to ensure accuracy and alignment across interdependent processes.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant accounting, AR, or financial analysis experience.
• 1–3 years of people leadership or team management experience.
• Extensive proficiency in Alteryx workflow tool.
• Advanced analytical skills and comfort with large data sets.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, SOX, and internal control frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
• Experience with Workday Finance Module, JDE, or similar ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Power BI or similar visualization tools.
• Background in real estate, shared services, or large global corporate environments.

Targeted Competencies

• Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to influence cross‑functional teams.
• Organized and able to prioritize deliverables effectively.
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