The Weather Company is the world’s leading weather provider, helping people and businesses make more informed decisions and take action in the face of weather. Together with advanced technology and AI, The Weather Company’s high-volume weather data, insights, advertising, and media solutions across the open web help people, businesses, and brands around the world prepare for and harness the power of weather in a scalable, privacy-forward way. The world’s most accurate forecaster globally, the company reaches hundreds of enterprise clients and more than 360 million monthly active users via its digital properties from The Weather Channel (weather.com) and Weather Underground (wunderground.com).
Job brief:
The A/R Collection Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the company's financial health by effectively managing and optimizing our accounts receivable collection process. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in collections, outstanding communication and negotiation skills, and a proven track record of reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances.
The impact you'll make:
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of collection specialists to ensure the timely and efficient collection of outstanding customer invoices.
Develop and implement effective strategies and processes to maximize cash flow and minimize outstanding accounts receivable balances.
Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations governing collections, credit reporting, and debt collection practices.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of collection activities, payment arrangements, and customer interactions.
Collaborate with sales, legal, and revenue teams to address customer payment issues and resolve outstanding balances.
What you've accomplished:
Excellent organizational skills are a must to effectively manage the high volume of contracts daily.
Ability to be persistent and respectful with customers needing follow-up about their due payments.
Previous experience in a high-growth, fast-paced environment with the ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
Proven ability to perform timely and accurate billing transactions.
Proficiency with ERP solutions (NetSuite preferred)
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent
10 years of experience with high volume A/R & billing