Kostal has a strong family history based on innovation and caring for our employees. For more than 100 years, our values have guided how we work together to influence, evolve and grow our future.
main job purpose:
the accounts receivable manager is a people-focused leader responsible for directing accounts receivable team supporting the company's automotive operations in mexico and the us. This role drives performance, accountability, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with mexican, us, and german accounting standards. The position requires full professional fluency in both english and spanish
principal accountabilities
accounts receivable management
* lead and motivate the accounts receivable team to achieve collection, accuracy, and service-level targets in both us ad mexico
* oversee invoicing, cash application, and customer account reconciliation in compliance with local laws
* monitor customer aging, bad debt, and collection performance of the team
* coordinate dispute resolution with sales, logistics, and customer service teams and provide escalation where needed within the company
audit & internal controls
* act as primary point of contact for internal and external auditors related to ar
* prepare, review, and provide audit documentation and collaborate and oversee team support for audit, including discussion with auditors (internal and external) on topics related to ar
* ensure timely resolution of audit findings and implementation of corrective actions
* partner with internal audit, finance, it, and operations to strengthen controls
* ensure compliance with mexican accounting standards (nif), us gaap (fasb), and german gaap (hgb)
* maintain strong internal controls
* support internal and external audits related to ar
reporting/close
* lead month-end and year-end close activities related to ar
* prepare and review ar reporting for local management/auditors
systems & process improvement
* oversee ar modules within erp systems (sap preferred)
* improve processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
people leadership & team development
* directly manage and develop ar accounting staff in all locations
* define roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations
qualifications
education
* bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
experience
* 5+ years of accounting experience, with strong exposure to accounts receivable
* 4+ experience supervising accounting staff
* experience in automotive companies
* technical skills
* deep knowledge of ar processes, credit, and collections
* knowledge of mexican tax regulations (sat, cfdi)
* sap experience
* advanced excel skills
language
* fluent in english and spanish (written and spoken) required
travel
* some travel yearly to the united states
leadership competencies
* confident people manager with a hands-on leadership style
* strong communication skills
* ability to lead teams through change and tight deadlines
* collaborative, proactive, and results-driven
* detail-oriented with strong analytical ability
* ability to work cross-functionally and meet tight deadlines
additional information
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