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Job Overview

The Accounts Receivable Manager determines and manages financial risk of all Accounts Receivable and Deviated Pricing functions.

Job Responsibilities

+ Directs and manages all functions related to Accounts Receivable; including overseeing the Cash Application Supervisor.

+ Directs and manages all functions related to Deviated Pricing; including overseeing a team of deviated pricing coordinators/analysts.

+ Lead various projects with other departments to identify and limit exposures, as identified.

+ Responsible for credit decisions as related to new business and existing customers and for communicating back to the sales leadership team.

+ Responsible for monitoring trade news/reports and internal payment performance for potential risk.

+ Directs and participates in deduction review process, determines validity / reason for deductions; identifies and addresses trends.

+ Analyze customer reports to determine staff priorities.

+ Oversee the communications with brokers; deal with invoicing, ordering, commission, accrual and collection problems.

+ Manage Promotional Accrual Account Balances and provide direction of shortfalls or surpluses on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis. Work with sales to identify issues and maximize profitability.

+ Responsible for the accuracy/communication of A/R information such as aging reports, credit holds, accrual tracking, commissions and cash receipts to appropriate individuals.

+ Oversee and assure proper allocation of funds and timely payments of broker commissions and end customer internal accruals.

+ Work with sales and packaging departments to identify and limit packaging exposures.

+ Work with customer service/supply chain to identify / approve customer credits as per GLC approval policy.

+ Assist with liaising with external customers/distributors and third-party collection agencies as required.

+ Assist with year-end tasks; including providing support for the annual financial audit.

+ All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.

+ All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.

+ Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

+ Bachelor’s degree in management/finance or accounting

+ 5 years or more of Accounts Receivable and/or credit management experience.

+ General understanding of manufacturing processes.

+ Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on management expertise and experience.

+ Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve.

+ Must be legally authorized to work for a company in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Preferred Education and Experience

+ 8-12 or more of Accounts Receivable and/or credit management experience.

+ MBA in management/finance or accounting.

+ SAP experience.

Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.

• Work is performed in an office setting.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.