Sr. Accounts Receivable Manager

**About RS Group**Across the industrial design, manufacturing and maintenance worlds, we’re the digital destination for product and service solutions to help our customers with the maintenance, repair and operation of their businesses.We provide global access to an unrivalled range of over 750,000 stocked industrial products. Each day our team of experts deliver solutions to resolve our customer’s challenges across design, procurement, inventory and maintenance. We consistently strive to deliver the best possible service to all of our customers and challenge ourselves to provide a seamless procurement experience.We are one team. We deliver brilliantly. We do the right thing. We make every day better.These are our values. They unite our c.9,000 global colleagues and differentiate us from our competition. They are a mix of how we work today and how we must step up for the future. Most importantly, it is one set of values shaped by our people, for our people.Together, we can make great things happen. Aim for amazing and beyond.**Role Purpose**In your capacity as the Americas Leader for Accounts Receivable, you hold a pivotal role with a broad mandate that spans the entirety of the Americas region, encompassing the United States, Canada, and Latin America (LATAM). This role is central to the success and growth of our organization within this dynamic and diverse market.One of the critical dimensions of your role is leading and managing large, cross-functional teams situated in both Mexico and the United States. Your adept leadership skills are integral to fostering collaboration, driving performance, processes excellence and achieving our organizational objectives. Managing these sizable teams is a cornerstone of your responsibilities, ensuring their alignment with our strategic goals.The success of this team hinges on the effective maintenance and management of key Accounts Receivable (AR) related metrics, and you play a pivotal role in overseeing and taking responsibility for these critical performance indicators. Your expertise in AR operations, coupled with your leadership acumen, is instrumental in steering the team towards consistent excellence. Furthermore, your ability to partnership with our key stakeholders is expected to create the right level of engagement to align and secure results.As the Americas Leader for Accounts Receivable, you are the linchpin in orchestrating our financial success within the Americas region. Your commitment extends to developing and implementing standardized policies, procedures, and operational metrics that align with global shared business services standards, all while safeguarding the unique needs and intricacies of the Americas market.Moreover, you provide meticulous oversight and reporting on our financial performance to senior management and key stakeholders, emphasizing accountability and excellence. Your leadership philosophy is firmly rooted in a growth-oriented mindset, characterized by a continuous pursuit of opportunities for improvement and innovation. Your unwavering dedication to delivering an exceptional customer experience underscores your commitment to optimizing results and fostering growth.In your capacity as the Americas Leader for Accounts Receivable, you take immense pride in serving as a strategic partner, contributing to the financial excellence and sustained success of our organization across the Americas region**Responsibilities**- Lead and strategically manage AR operations to optimize financial health, cash flow, and efficiency across the Americas region, with an emphasis on bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.- Champion the value of Global Shared Business Services, emphasizing financial performance and growth while fostering strong bilingual communication.- Drive AR excellence through continuous improvement and automation initiatives, enhancing the effectiveness of large regional teams in Mexico and DFW.- Foster stakeholder relationships to support financial objectives, ensuring seamless bilingual communication and transparency.- Oversee AR SLAs, budgets, and goals with a strong focus on financial metrics, while coordinating efforts across bilingual teams.- Deliver impactful AR-focused business reviews to senior executives, showcasing the financial achievements of bilingual teams.- Lead, inspire, and empower the bilingual AR management teams in Mexico and DFW to maximize financial results.- Proactively address AR challenges to enhance financial performance, leveraging bilingual capabilities for problem-solving.- Align with and promote the company's AR strategy, emphasizing financial growth and efficiency through bilingual communication and automation.- Drive process improvements and automation in AR operations across bilingual regions.- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve cash flow and financial outcomes, bridging bilingual communication gaps for success.**Key Opportunities for Growth