Working Capital & Accounts Receivable Manager

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Sioux Center, IA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Biotech • Consulting • Agriculture
The Role
Lead accounts receivable, credit, and working capital management to improve cash flow, reduce DSO and past-due balances, and provide AR insights to leadership. Manage and develop the AR/Credit team, drive process improvements and automation across billing, collections, and cash application, and align AR with sales, operations, and finance. Establish credit policy, escalation protocols, and ensure compliance with controls and audit standards.
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At Trans Ova Genetics, we play a critical role in supporting livestock producers through advanced reproductive services and genetic solutions that drive measurable operational outcomes. As part of the URUS Group, our work is connected to a broader global platform focused on improving herd performance, production efficiency, and long-term profitability across the agriculture industry.

We are seeking an Accounts Receivable & Credit Manager to lead a core financial function that directly supports business performance. This role goes beyond managing receivables—it is responsible for improving cash flow, strengthening financial discipline, and ensuring billing and collections processes align with both operational realities and customer expectations. This position will have clear ownership of outcomes and visibility across multiple areas of the business.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Working Capital Management & Financial Performance

  • Own and optimize key working capital metrics (DSO, aging, cash conversion cycle). 
  • Develop and execute strategies to improve cash flow and reduce past due balances. 
  • Monitor AR trends and risks, providing actionable insights to executive leadership. 
  • Partner with FP&A and operations to align billing, collections, and cash flow priorities.

Leadership and Team Development

  • Provide direct leadership and direction to the AR/Credit team. 
  • Establish clear performance expectations, KPIs, and accountability across roles. 
  • Develop team capabilities through coaching, training, and succession planning. 
  • Foster a high-performance, collaborative, and engaged team culture.

Process Improvement & Transformation

  • Lead end-to-end AR process optimization initiatives (billing, collections, credit, cash application). 
  • Drive automation, standardization, and system enhancements (ERP, data workflows, AI-enabled tools). 
  • Identify and eliminate inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and manual processes. 
  • Ensure scalability of AR processes to support growth and acquisitions.

Cross-Functional Alignment

  • Partner with Sales, Operations, Customer Service, and Finance leadership to improve the client billing and payment experience. 
  • Align AR processes with commercial strategy and client relationship management. 
  • Serve as a key liaison with executive leadership on AR performance and initiatives.

Governance, Risk & Policy Oversight

  • Establish and maintain credit policy framework, ensuring appropriate risk management. 
  • Oversee escalation protocols for high-risk or complex accounts. 
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit standards, and financial policies.

REQUIREMENTS

  • 5-10 years of progressive AR, credit, or finance leadership experience
  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred but not required; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will suffice.
  • Proven experience managing teams and driving working capital improvements 
  • Strong analytical, financial, and operational leadership skills 
  • Experience leading process improvement / transformation initiatives 
  • ERP and data analytics experience required
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), with strong Excel capabilities preferred.
  • Exposure to or interest in automation tools, data analytics, or AI-enabled solutions in finance operations is a plus.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
About Us

As a holding company with cooperative and private ownership, URUS is a family of businesses at the heart of the dairy and beef industry – Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS.  Each organization has its unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services to maximize conceptions, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of progressive dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help bovines reach their full genetic potential. URUS has 9 brands in 17 retail countries and employs nearly 2,800 people globally.


Skills Required

  • 5-10 years of progressive AR, credit, or finance leadership experience
  • Associate or bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Proven experience managing teams and driving working capital improvements
  • Strong analytical, financial, and operational leadership skills
  • Experience leading process improvement / transformation initiatives
  • ERP experience
  • Data analytics experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Strong Excel capabilities
  • Exposure to or interest in automation tools, data analytics, or AI-enabled solutions (plus)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team
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The Company
2,800 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

URUS Group is a global holding company dedicated to serving dairy and beef cattle producers worldwide. It connects several agricultural organizations to provide cutting-edge genetic solutions, reproductive innovation, data-driven herd management, and consulting services. The company focuses on improving the productivity and sustainability of commercial dairy and beef operations to create better cows for a better world.

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