Hitachi Energy Canada INC. Looking for CSS FO Accounts Receivable Manager at Saint-Laurent, QC Full Time

Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada

CA55281171

2023-03-29

Hitachi Energy Canada INC.

Finance

Full time

No

General information:
****Referral bonus premium $1,500.00**** Hitachi Energy is seeking an Accounts Receivable Manager for its Saint-Laurent, Canada location. This position is responsible for actively driving cash collections, the creation and follow up on disputes, and the consistent application of a credit policy (including periodic credit reviews of existing customers & the assessment of the creditworthiness of potential customers). In addition, the role will also involve overseeing the complete, accurate, and timely completion of Accounts Receivable (AR) transactions. Motivate, lead, and engage team members to work together to standardize, optimize, identify, and drive efficient AR processes. Provide management and leadership to the AR function. Ensure compliance with internal guidelines and procedures, as well as external regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement plan for the Accounts Receivable Department of Hitachi Energy to meet commitments and deliver high quality services to business partners in line with agreed upon service levels. Actively drive cash collection in line with Group guidelines and cooperate with global initiatives in credit and collection management. Proactively work together with key stakeholders outside of the AR department and the CSS Finance to support end-to-end improvements in the Order to Cash process. Drive process improvements in all areas leading to harmonization and standardization. Work as a key member of the CSS Finance AR leadership team to establish a culture within the CSS Finance which promotes professional ownership of service levels. Lead AR Internal Control topics for Hitachi Energy. Lead, implement and supervise implementation of collection and credit risk management solutions for Hitachi Energy in alignment with Company Policy. Work with Central Credit Team on credit assessments and risk reviews. Lead and coordinate with CSS Hub Cash Application. Prepares and provides reports reflecting status of overdue receivables, accounts receivables report monthly. Drive AR month-end closing activities following accounting principles and reporting schedules. Lead the quarterly Local Credit Committee meetings, where key information where key accounts receivable and credit topics are reviewed with stakeholders. People management and development: Promote professional ownership of services provided to business partners. Develop relationship with business partners. Provide leadership to Accounts Receivable staff to ensure commitment and deliver high quality services. Coach, guide, motivate, engage, and develop the Accounts Receivable staff.
Your background:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field and 8 or more years of accounts receivable experience in a manufacturing environment. Highly prefer experience in large multinational companies. Must have previous experience in managing a collections/credit/cash applications team. SAP and S/4 HANA experience is highly preferred. Advanced analytical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills (French and English). System experience and process improvement experience. Knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting and internal control procedures.