AR Manager

Our client located in Nashville, TN is seeking an Accounts Receivable Manager to join their team.

Job: Accounts Receivable Manager

Location: Nashville, TN

Direct Hire opportunity

Schedule: Onsite Monday – Friday 7:00am-4:00pm

Salary: $75-90K

Job Description

Seeking an Accounts Receivable Manager to lead and manage all aspects of the accounts receivable function, with direct oversight of billing, collections, and AR processing. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing a small but efficient team and actively participating in collection efforts to maintain healthy cash flow. The position also plays a key role in integrating and managing accounts receivable processes for newly acquired companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a team of three: Billing Specialist, Collections Specialist, and AR Clerk.
• Lead daily operations of the accounts receivable function, including invoicing, cash application, credit management, and collections.
• Take an active, hands-on role in managing key customer accounts, ensuring timely collections and dispute resolution.
• Monitor aging reports and develop strategies to minimize past-due accounts and bad debt exposure.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for AR integration during acquisitions—assess, onboard, and align new AR processes with company standards.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Customer Service, Accounting) to resolve billing and payment issues.
• Evaluate and improve AR policies and procedures to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Generate and analyze AR reports and metrics; present regular updates to leadership on cash collections, DSO, and AR performance.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5 years of progressive AR experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Proven ability to manage collections for a high-volume, multi-entity organization.
• Experience with acquisition integration and AR system/process consolidation preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics) and Excel.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.