Manage day-to-day AR operations, ensuring timely collections and retailer account management.
Oversee enterprise retailers with large balances; proactively manage relationships and advise next steps (restrictions, escalations, or senior management advisement).
Maintain visibility into escalated accounts, unresolved disputes, and applied/unapplied payments.
Support both California and New York operations as directed.
CRM Management (Zendesk or similar); oversee CRM workflows for AR, including ticket management and customer inquiries.
Ensure all open tickets are closed out by the end of each day.
Directly manage a team of 10+ off-shore associates, including two team leads; conduct regular one-on-ones, coaching sessions, and performance reviews.
Drive continuous improvement and development for AR associates; oversee specialized workflows and distribute workload evenly.
Manage specialized workflows including Payment discrepancies, Write-offs, and Phone audits for quality assurance.
Resolve escalated disputes (short payments, returned checks/ACHs, payment allocation issues) and build trust-based relationships with enterprise retailers while protecting business interests.
Create, maintain, and enforce AR standard operating procedures (SOPs); adapt quickly to frequent policy and process changes.
Recommend scalable, pressure-tested solutions practical for brands, retailers, and distribution, while prioritizing company interests.
Provide clear, detailed updates on account statuses, escalations, and team performance; generate and maintain reports that support escalations and leadership decision-making.
Maintain high standards of communication across Slack, email, CRM, and internal reporting tools; report directly to the Senior AR Manager overseeing California and New York operations.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
5+ years management experience in AR/finance operations or a predominantly customer-facing communications role.
Managing an off-shore team is a plus.
Bachelor's degree preferred for 4+ years in relevant work experience.
Proven experience managing 10+ team members, including leads.
CRM expertise (Zendesk or similar) — 5+ years.
Excel proficiency — 3+ years.
Slack experience and its features such as workflows and lists are a plus.
G Suite required; SQL, Tableau, or Retool is a plus.
Strong dispute resolution and conflict management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication with detailed note-taking.
Familiarity with California cannabis compliance (e.g., METRC) is a plus.