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ICAT Logistics · 21 hours ago

Director Account Receivable & Collections

elkridge,MD,US

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$140K/yr - $150K/yr

8+ years exp

ICAT Logistics is a company specializing in transportation and logistics, and they are seeking a Director of Accounts Receivable & Collections. This role provides strategic and operational leadership over AR, credit, collections, and cash application functions, focusing on optimizing cash flow and minimizing credit risk while ensuring strong internal controls.

LogisticsSupply Chain ManagementTransportation

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Manage, mentor, and develop the AR team, including managers, supervisors, leads, and coordinators

Set department goals, monitor KPIs, and ensure alignment with company objectives

Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration

Set and execute the enterprise AR and collections strategy to improve cash flow, reduce DSO, and mitigate credit risk

Report to leadership on receivable trends, customer risk exposure, and working capital optimization

Translates business growth, customer mix, and contract complexity into scalable AR policies and operating models

Provide oversight of invoicing, collections, cash application, credit management, dispute resolution, and customer account reconciliation

Own AR aging strategy and collection prioritization to proactively manage past-due balances and customer exposure

Establish and enforce credit policies, approval authority, and risk mitigation practices in alignment with company risk tolerance

Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and internal controls

Partner with Sales and Operations leadership to balance customer relationships with disciplined credit and collection practices

Collaborate with Treasury and FP&A on cash forecasting, liquidity planning, and working capital modeling

Act as escalation point for complex customer disputes, contractual issues, and high-risk accounts

Influence upstream processes (contracting, pricing, billing accuracy) to reduce downstream AR issues

Serve as the primary AR liaison for internal and external audits, tax authorities, and financial institutions

Ensure audit readiness through strong documentation, controls, and compliance practices

Oversee preparation of AR dashboards, metrics, and executive-level reporting

Analyze trends in DSO, bad debt, customer behavior, and billing accuracy to inform leadership decisions

Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership with a focus on financial impact and risk mitigation

Lead AR transformation initiatives, including automation, system enhancements, and workflow optimization

Partner with IT and ERP administrators to improve system functionality, data integrity, and reporting capabilities

Drive scalable solutions that support growth while improving efficiency, accuracy, and cost control

Able to lead, plan, and control the integration of other ERP systems/data into core company systems/processes

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Accounts Receivable ManagementCredit ManagementERP Systems ExperienceLeadership ExperienceAnalytical SkillsProcess ImprovementCommunication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeTeam-orientedProblem-solvingAttention to DetailTime Management