Credit and Accounts Receivable Manager POST NUMBER: 461207
Vaco has partnered with a client on the North side of Indianapolis to fill a Credit and Accounts Receivable Manager position.
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a seasoned Credit and A/R professional who’s ready to shape strategy, influence senior leadership, and build a scalable credit function. Reporting to the Director of Billing and Accounts Receivable, the Credit and Accounts Receivable Manager will lead a talented team, modernize processes, and play a critical role in optimizing cash flow and managing credit risk across the organization.
The right candidate brings a balance of strategic insight and hands-on leadership — someone who can see the big picture, inspire a team, and communicate effectively across all levels. This is not a hands-on collections role, but rather a chance to set direction, establish best practices, and drive continuous improvement in a high-visibility position with clear growth potential.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide Strategic Leadership to the Accounts Receivable team — setting clear goals, fostering accountability, and driving measurable performance improvements.
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Build and Lead the Company’s Credit Program, including analytics, credit policy development, and bad debt reserve processes.
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Present A/R Strategy and Results at the bi-weekly Cash Council meetings with senior leadership, offering insights on cash flow trends and risk exposure.
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Elevate the Credit and A/R Function through process improvements, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
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Collaborate Cross-Functionally with Regional Operations, Commercial, and Legal teams to address credit challenges and resolve disputes efficiently.
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Maintain Strong Customer Relationships by balancing business partnership with prudent credit management.
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Monitor and Report Key Metrics — including DSO, aging trends, and bad debt forecasts — and recommend corrective actions as needed.
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Support Finance Leadership with special projects and strategic initiatives focused on working capital optimization.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience).
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5–10 years of progressive experience in B2B credit and accounts receivable management.
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Deep understanding of credit risk, cash flow, and A/R best practices.
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Strong systems knowledge — ERP/CRM platforms (SAP, Oracle, Workday, Salesforce) and credit tools (D&B, Moody’s, etc.).
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Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data analysis).
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Demonstrated ability to influence credit policy and communicate insights effectively with senior leadership.
Top 3 Strengths
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Decisive Communicator – Confident and articulate, equally effective with staff and executives.
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Analytical Thinker – Brings data-driven rigor to credit strategy and financial decision-making.
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Excel Power User – Comfortable building and analyzing complex reports to inform leadership discussions.
Leadership Attributes
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Self-Starter: Proactive and accountable; takes full ownership of outcomes.
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Servant Leader: Motivates and empowers others, emphasizing team success over individual recognition.
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Growth-Oriented: Brings long-term potential to evolve into broader finance leadership — a possible successor to the Director of Billing and A/R.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
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With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.