Hoya Vision Care · 1 week ago
Head of Accounts Receivable & Collections
Hoya Vision Care is seeking a Head of Accounts Receivable & Collections to lead their accounts receivable and collections function. This role is responsible for optimizing cash flow, reducing risk, and scaling processes to support business growth while collaborating closely with various departments to enhance customer relationships and financial performance.
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Responsibilities
Own and execute the accounts receivable and collections strategy aligned to company cash flow and financial objectives
Lead, coach, and develop AR teams across credit, collections, cash application, and customer-facing AR support
Establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards
Oversee credit assessment, collections execution, payment application, reconciliations, and AR customer support
Ensure consistent policy application while balancing customer experience and commercial relationships
Escalate and resolve complex or high-risk customer situations as needed
Monitor and improve DSO, aging, and cash conversion metrics
Develop and maintain AR dashboards, reporting, and performance insights for Finance and leadership
Partner with Treasury on cash forecasting and short-term liquidity planning
Collaborate with Sales, Customer Experience, and Operations to resolve issues impacting invoicing, disputes, and collections
Act as a trusted advisor and point of escalation on AR-related risks and customer matters
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows, improve accuracy, and reduce manual effort
Support ERP, reporting, and automation initiatives impacting the AR function
Ensure AR processes scale effectively with business growth
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; or 10 years of equivalent experience
7+ years of progressive accounts receivable or finance experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role
Demonstrated success improving AR performance, cash flow, and operational discipline
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Advanced Excel and reporting capabilities; comfort translating data into insights
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and with leadership
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management abilities
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong Computer Skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook/PowerPoint, Access)
High level of integrity with experience handling sensitive and confidential information
Experience working with ERP systems (SAP or JD Edwards experience a plus)
Exposure to AR process improvement, transformation, or automation initiatives
Company
Hoya Vision Care
Hoya Vision Care manufactures and supplies eyeglass lenses.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Shigeru Yamanaka
Co-Founder
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Shoichi Yamanaka
Co-Founder
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