company description
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
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
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
prepare and review ar reporting for local management/auditors
oversee ar modules within erp systems (sap preferred)
directly manage and develop ar accounting staff in all locations
define roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations
bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
5+ years of accounting experience, with strong exposure to accounts receivable
~4+ experience supervising accounting staff
~ deep knowledge of ar processes, credit, and collections
knowledge of mexican tax regulations (sat, cfdi)
sap experience
advanced excel skills
fluent in english and spanish (written and spoken) required
send your resume in english with your economical expectations