The Role
Leads end-to-end accounts receivable operations, including collections, credit management, dispute resolution, cash application, reporting, and risk oversight. Manages AR policies, metrics, systems, automation, audits, controls, and acquisition integrations while improving DSO and working capital. Builds and develops a high-performing team, supports executive reporting, implements AI-enabled tools, and partners cross-functionally to resolve escalations and scale the AR function.
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WHAT YOU’LL DO
As the Senior Manager, Accounts Receivable, you will lead end-to-end AR operations, driving collections performance, credit risk oversight (including credit reference reviews), and the accuracy of key metrics such as aging schedules. You’ll own the integrity of reporting while continuously identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve working capital outcomes.
This is a high-impact role for a strategic, hands-on finance leader with experience scaling receivables operations in fast-paced, growth environments. You’ll partner cross-functionally to support expansion, including potential M&A integration, and help build a future-ready AR function. This includes evaluating and implementing new systems, automation tools, and AI-powered solutions to enhance efficiency, reduce manual work, and improve forecasting accuracy. You’ll also play a key role in hiring and developing a high-performing AR team to support the company's evolving needs.
THE DAY-TO-DAY- Oversee all aspects of accounts receivable operations, including collections, credit management, dispute resolution, reporting and cash application.
- Develop and drive AR policies and procedures that ensure timely and accurate reporting, improve DSO, and mitigate credit risk.
- Lead the AR team with a focus on building high performance and accountability by fostering professional development and continuous process improvement.
- Own the preparation, accuracy, and timeliness of executive level A/R reporting reports, including advertiser aging schedules, DSO by advertiser, and collection forecasts, used by Finance and Executive teams to evaluate AR health and working capital.
- Proactively develop and monitor key metrics (e.g., DSO, aging trends, collection rate, credit exposure), providing actionable insights to senior leadership on a weekly and monthly cadence.
- Implement and optimize AR systems and automation tools to drive efficiency, accuracy, and scalability—exploring the use of AI and data-driven solutions to enhance forecasting, cash application, and credit decisioning.
- Own AR-related workstreams during strategic acquisitions, including transitioning acquired receivables, integrating systems, and aligning processes.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and company policies related to credit and receivables.
- Manage escalations related to collections or billing discrepancies and drive resolution in a timely, customer-centric manner by coordinating with senior management and legal, as necessary.
- Support audits, financial close processes, and cross-functional projects related to collection cycle management.
- Stay current with industry standards and technology innovations in AR and credit management.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in accounts receivable, credit, or accounting operations, with 3-5 years in a management or leadership capacity.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, revenue recognition, and internal controls related to AR.
- Proven track record in reducing DSO, improving cash flow, and scaling AR operations in a mid-to-large organization.
- Proficiency in ERP and AR systems (e.g., Netsuite or other major ERP ) and automation platforms a plus.
- Experience implementing or optimizing ERP, AR automation, and data-driven tools (e.g., AI-enabled forecasting or credit risk solutions) strongly preferred.
- Experience integrating AR operations post-acquisition or leading system/process alignment during organizational change is a plus.
- Demonstrated success in leading teams, driving change, and implementing process improvements.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills; able to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Advanced Excel skills required; experience with Macros or Power Query is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA or CPA a plus.
- Experience in public company, technology, SaaS, media, or other high-growth, high-volume B2B environments preferred.
Investing in our employee’s professional growth is important to us, but so is investing in their well-being. That’s why Viant was voted one of the best places to work and some of our favorite employee benefits include fully paid health insurance, paid parental leave and unlimited PTO and more.
Base compensation range: $125,000 - $145,000
In accordance with California law, the range provided is Viant’s reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. Final title and compensation for the position will be based on several factors including work experience and education.
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About Viant
Viant Technology (NASDAQ: DSP) is an exclusively buy-side, AI-powered advertising platform purpose-built for CTV. Viant uniquely combines proprietary content intelligence, household-level identity resolution, and person-level attention signals to connect advertisers with real customers and drive measurable outcomes across the open internet. Through its award-winning AI solutions, Viant is building the future of autonomous advertising, where AI doesn't just assist the campaign, it delivers real results. Learn more at viantinc.com.
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Skills Required
- 7+ years of progressive experience in accounts receivable, credit, or accounting operations
- 3-5 years of management or leadership experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP, revenue recognition, and internal controls related to accounts receivable
- Proven track record reducing DSO, improving cash flow, and scaling AR operations in a mid-to-large organization
- Proficiency in ERP and accounts receivable systems
- Experience implementing or optimizing ERP, AR automation, and data-driven tools
- Experience integrating AR operations post-acquisition or leading system and process alignment during organizational change
- Demonstrated success leading teams, driving change, and implementing process improvements
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with Macros or Power Query
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- MBA or CPA
- Experience in public company, technology, SaaS, media, or other high-growth, high-volume B2B environments
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The Company
What We Do
Viant® is a publicly traded (Nasdaq: DSP) people-based advertising software company that enables ad buyers to plan, create, execute, and measure their omnichannel digital advertising investments. Its self-service DSP for omnichannel advertising, Adelphic®, provides the ability to execute programmatic advertising campaigns across TV, mobile, desktop, audio, digital out-of-home, and is the only DSP with IPv6 support for CTV environments. Viant’s proprietary, first-party data is linked to 115 million households, over 1 billion connected devices, and is combined with access to more than 280,000 audience attributes from more than 70 people-based data partners to enable scaled and accurate audience targeting and attribution. Viant is an Inc. Best Places to Work award winner and Adelphic is featured on AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list.
