Company Description
For over 20 years, Abcam has been providing tools the scientific community needs to enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders.
We believe that to continue making progress, we need to work together in new ways. We need your own unique perspective as well as this of our people to make an always greater impact on the world. This community needs people like you: dedicated, agile and above all audacious so we can truly bring progress forward.
Job Description
Are you interested in working for a company growing 20% year over year? Do you have a passion for accounting and leading a team? If the answer is yes, read on!
abcam is looking to add an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager for our US location to our accounting and finance team. Based in Waltham, MA, the role will take ownership of the US Accounts Receivable team and processes, reporting to the Shared Services Finance Manager. The person in this role will work to transform the Accounts Receivable function, share ideas for best practices and lead on all aspects of invoicing and credit control.
The role involves:
- Provide leadership and oversight to the AR team consisting of 8 team members
- Create and implement changes to work assignments, methods, or procedures to meet operational needs
- Take overall ownership of the aging to ensure all accounts are managed within an appropriate level
- Provide guidance on the resourcing requirements to be a leading AR department
- Be the point of escalation for key customer account queries
- Help improve accuracy and efficiency of the accounts receivable team
- Propose corresponding system/process optimisation requirements
- Work closely with Regional Sales Managers / Customer Services to ensure effective cross-collaboration and timely billing-specific query resolution
Qualifications
You have a bachelor degree in accounting, finance, or a related field with a minimum of 3 years experience managing an Accounts Receivable team/function. You also have experience working with an ERP system (oracle is utilized in this role).
You are innovative and excel at building new partnerships. You are a strong communicator and looking forward to a role where you can be at the forefront of building abcam’s strategic business. You have a strong attention to detail and have the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You are a self-starter with a proven track record in billing management and people leadership.
If this sounds like you and you’d like to be a part of a fast paced, growing business with the vision to become the most influential company and best-loved brand in life sciences please apply now!
Additional Information
We know that when it comes to benefits, no one size fits all. Flexibility and choice matter which is why, in addition to market competitive salaries, we offer you a flexible benefits package which is tailored to your unique needs and support your financial, physical and emotional wellbeing. This includes our award-winning share scheme, 18 weeks fully paid maternity leave, 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave as well as highly flexible working and much more. Besides, your development will be integral to your experience here. You will grow alongside other talented minds, in ways you may often find unexpected.
When people come together, incredible things happen. Here you’ll work in a safe environment where you can be who you truly are. We’ll champion and celebrate your uniqueness throughout your journey with us. This is how we excel at partnering with the scientific community no matter the challenge, ultimately helping solve the world’s most critical diseases. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Abcam.
Effective January 1, 2022, all U.S.-based employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID as a condition of employment at Abcam. Employees with a sincerely held religious belief and/or disability impacting their ability to obtain the COVID vaccine can request a reasonable accommodation.
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