Job Description: Accounts Receivable (AR) Director

Position Overview
The Accounts Receivable (AR) Director is responsible for leading and overseeing the organization’s end-to-end receivables function, ensuring efficient cash collection, strong credit management, and optimized working capital performance. The role focuses on strategic leadership, automation, process improvement, and stakeholder collaboration to enhance cash flow and reduce credit risk.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the global/accounts receivable function and collections strategy.
Develop and implement AR policies, credit control procedures, and collection frameworks.
Monitor receivable aging, DSO (Days Sales Outstanding), and cash flow performance.
Drive timely invoicing, collections, dispute resolution, and reconciliation processes.
Collaborate with Sales, Finance, and Operations teams to improve billing accuracy.
Establish strong internal controls and compliance with accounting standards.
Oversee customer credit assessments and risk management practices.
Prepare AR dashboards, MIS reports, and executive-level financial insights.
Manage external audits related to receivables and revenue recognition.
Leadership & Strategy
Build and lead high-performing AR and collections teams.
Define KPIs and performance metrics aligned with organizational goals.
Drive continuous process improvements and operational excellence.
Partner with senior leadership to improve working capital efficiency.
Develop long-term receivables and credit management strategies.
Automation & Systems Responsibilities
Implement automation tools for invoicing, collections, and cash application.
Optimize ERP systems (Odoo, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)



for AR processes.
Leverage AI and analytics for predictive collections and credit risk monitoring.
Implement automated reminders, dispute tracking, and reporting workflows.
Ensure seamless integration between billing, CRM, and accounting systems.
Qualifications & Experience
CA / CPA / MBA Finance or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
12+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable or Order-to-Cash (O2C) leadership roles.
Proven experience managing large AR teams and complex customer portfolios.
Strong expertise in credit risk management and collections strategy.
Experience with ERP implementations or finance transformation projects.
Technical Skills
ERP Systems (Odoo, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)
Advanced Excel and financial analytics tools
AR automation and workflow tools
Power BI/Tableau or similar reporting platforms
Revenue recognition and accounting compliance knowledge
Soft Skills
Strategic leadership and decision-making
Strong negotiation and stakeholder management
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective communication and team leadership
Process improvement and change management mindset
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Reduction in Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)
Improvement in collection efficiency ratio
Reduction in overdue receivables
Accuracy and timeliness of invoicing
Cash flow improvement and working capital optimization

Reporting Structure
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Finance Director
Team Managed: Accounts Receivable, Billing, and Collections Teams
Location & Work Mode
Location: Gurgaon Office
Work Mode: In office- US shift (position working with US Team)

📌 Accounts Receivable Director (Gurugram)
🏢 Maxima Apparel
📍 Gurugram