AR Manager
About the position
The Accounts Receivable Manager leads receivables activities for a dynamic, growth‑oriented life sciences organization operating in a highly compliance‑driven environment. This role is accountable for billing precision, collection efficiency, and stewardship of customer and AR data while maintaining alignment with contractual obligations and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
• Direct all core receivables activities, including customer billing, payment posting, discrepancy management, collections, and balance reconciliation.
• Ensure invoices are generated accurately and consistently with contractual pricing, chargeback arrangements, government pricing requirements, wholesaler agreements, and specialty distribution models.
• Oversee the application of customer payments to maintain accurate AR balances and minimize unapplied cash.
• Establish and maintain customer accounts, including credit review and limit management, in collaboration with commercial and field teams.
• Analyze receivables aging and proactively implement actions to improve cash flow, shorten collection cycles, and reduce outstanding balances.
• Lead the investigation and resolution of payment variances such as short pays, deductions, and disputes stemming from pricing differences, rebates, returns, or contract terms.
• Apply a process‑driven, scalable approach to AR operations, identifying opportunities for efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Maintain adherence to regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to pharmaceutical revenue and accounts receivable activities, including:
Government pricing and reimbursement considerations that impact invoice accuracy
Transparency and reporting awareness related to customer payment activity
Contract execution, documentation, and audit readiness
• Serve as a key point of contact for audit support, preparing reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation for both internal reviews and external examinations.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 5-8 years experience in successfully leading a team in the Accounts Receivable function
• Ability to drive continuous improvement of AR workflows, internal controls, and automation
• Ability to organize the team to maintain SOPs and and ensure team members follow standardized processes
Nice-to-haves
• CPA/MBA
• Experience in implementing S/4 HANA is a plus
Benefits
• 15% bonus - scorecard of EBITA, revenue and cash flow
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The Accounts Receivable Manager leads receivables activities for a dynamic, growth‑oriented life sciences organization operating in a highly compliance‑driven environment. This role is accountable for billing precision, collection efficiency, and stewardship of customer and AR data while maintaining alignment with contractual obligations and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
• Direct all core receivables activities, including customer billing, payment posting, discrepancy management, collections, and balance reconciliation.
• Ensure invoices are generated accurately and consistently with contractual pricing, chargeback arrangements, government pricing requirements, wholesaler agreements, and specialty distribution models.
• Oversee the application of customer payments to maintain accurate AR balances and minimize unapplied cash.
• Establish and maintain customer accounts, including credit review and limit management, in collaboration with commercial and field teams.
• Analyze receivables aging and proactively implement actions to improve cash flow, shorten collection cycles, and reduce outstanding balances.
• Lead the investigation and resolution of payment variances such as short pays, deductions, and disputes stemming from pricing differences, rebates, returns, or contract terms.
• Apply a process‑driven, scalable approach to AR operations, identifying opportunities for efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Maintain adherence to regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to pharmaceutical revenue and accounts receivable activities, including:
Government pricing and reimbursement considerations that impact invoice accuracy
Transparency and reporting awareness related to customer payment activity
Contract execution, documentation, and audit readiness
• Serve as a key point of contact for audit support, preparing reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation for both internal reviews and external examinations.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 5-8 years experience in successfully leading a team in the Accounts Receivable function
• Ability to drive continuous improvement of AR workflows, internal controls, and automation
• Ability to organize the team to maintain SOPs and and ensure team members follow standardized processes
Nice-to-haves
• CPA/MBA
• Experience in implementing S/4 HANA is a plus
Benefits
• 15% bonus - scorecard of EBITA, revenue and cash flow
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