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KeHE Distributors · 3 days ago

Director, Accounts Receivable

Naperville, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$110K/yr - $161K/yr

8+ years exp

KeHE Distributors is a natural, organic, specialty, and fresh food distributor that emphasizes a people-first culture. The Accounts Receivable Director will lead the company's independent customer receivable function, ensuring timely collections and optimizing cash flow while implementing best practices for efficiency.

AgricultureConsumer GoodsFood and BeverageHealth CareLifestyleRetail

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategies to optimize the accounts receivable process, improve cash flow, and reduce outstanding balances

Lead, mentor, and develop the accounts receivable team to ensure high performance and operational excellence

Establish and enforce credit policies, risk assessments, and collection strategies to minimize bad debt exposure

Collaborate with internal teams, including Sales, Finance, Transportation and Customer Service, to improve invoice accuracy and resolve disputes

Monitor key AR metrics, including AR Currency, DSO (Days Sales Outstanding), aging reports, and collections performance, and provide regular reporting to leadership

Partner with IT and finance teams to enhance AR systems, implement automation tools, and drive process improvements

Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements related to receivables

Develop strong relationships with customers to facilitate timely payments and resolve outstanding balances

Lead initiatives for continuous improvement in AR processes, leveraging technology and best practices to drive efficiencies

Set performance goals, provide regular feedback and develop the AR team to enhance skills and create adaptability to new business models and sales growth in the future

Other duties and projects as assigned

Qualification

Accounts Receivable ManagementLeadership SkillsERP Systems (Workday)Credit PoliciesAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam ManagementDetail-Oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

8+ years of experience in accounts receivable management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role

Strong knowledge of AR best practices, credit policies, and collections strategies

Excellent leadership, negotiation, conflict management, and team management skills, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and drive strategic decisions

Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams and engage with customers

Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Experience working with ERP systems (Workday) and AR automation tools