Role Description
The Manager of the Order to Cash (O2C) process reports directly to the CFO and is responsible for overseeing and executing the end-to-end revenue cycle, from order processing through cash collection and reconciliation. This role directly supervises one AR Accountant responsible for billing and plays a hands-on role in collections, cash application, and process improvement. Additionally, the Manager serves as the primary point of contact for any customer account issues and works cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and senior Finance leadership to ensure timely and accurate revenue recognition as well as support forecasting of near-term product demand.
Key Responsibilities
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Order Management & Invoicing
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Supervise customer invoicing process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
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Partner with customer service to ensure proper coverage of the full billing cycle, including procedure verification, PO receipt, invoice generation, and delivery confirmation.
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Maintain billing standards and ensure alignment with customer contracts and pricing agreements.
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Partner with various stakeholders to resolve invoicing and/or PO disputes.
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Identify and resolve billing discrepancies in coordination with Sales and Operations teams.
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Accounts Receivable & Collections
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Manage the AR aging report and proactively drive collection efforts to minimize past-due balances.
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Establish and maintain customer payment plans and escalation procedures for delinquent accounts.
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Monitor DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) and other AR KPIs, reporting results to leadership (AR Situation Room) and retrieve executive decision when necessary.
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Serve as primary escalation point for collection issues and customer disputes.
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Cash Application & Reconciliation
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Oversee accurate and timely application of customer payments to open invoices.
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Perform or review monthly AR account reconciliations and ensure balances agree to the general ledger.
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Support month-end close activities, including AR aging review, sales commission calculations, and bad debt reserve analysis.
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Team Supervision
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Directly supervise one AR Accountant, providing day-to-day guidance, workload management, and performance feedback.
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Conduct regular one-on-ones and annual performance reviews for direct reports.
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Train and develop team on collection best practices, company procedures, and communication.
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Serve as backup for direct report's core responsibilities as needed.
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Process Improvement & Cross Functional Support
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Identify inefficiencies in the O2C cycle and recommend or implement process improvements.
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Facilitate S&OP planning and ensure relevant data is shared across relevant stakeholders.
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Actively pursue customer accounts to reduce banking fees (credit card usage).
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Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and audit requirements.
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Maintain documentation for O2C procedures and update SOPs as needed.
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Support internal and external audits by providing AR documentation and analysis.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
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Associate's degree with substantial relevant experience will be considered.
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+5 years of progressive accounts receivable, order-to-cash or finance experience.
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Prior experience in Orthopedic or comparable Medical Device OEM industry highly preferred.
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Prior supervisory or team lead experience preferred.
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Experience with ERP systems, particularly QuickBooks required. Experience with Implant Base and other ERP systems preferred.
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CPA qualification preferred.
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Strong understanding of the full O2C cycle, including billing, collections, and cash application.
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Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
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Effective written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting with customers and internal stakeholders.
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Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with AR modules and reporting tools a plus.
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Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and hold a team member accountable.