Manager I, AR

Position Summary Manager I, AR – Accounts Payable/Receivable Manager I at Regal Rexnord . The role assists the Finance Shared Services Manager in supervising day‑to‑day operations of the AP/AR team to ensure performance targets and objectives are met, delivering high‑quality AP/AR services to RRX Business Units. Core duties include monthly review with counterparts, troubleshooting, process improvement, standardization, migration of new processes, performance evaluation, consolidation of management reports, and mentoring of APRC coordinators and payment processors (AP). The manager applies internal controls, SOX policy, and RRX finance policy and procedure. Major Responsibilities Supervise daily activities of the Accounts Payable/Receivable team to ensure complete and accurate processing of invoices, application of payments to invoices, resolution of high‑value and complex customer deductions, or collection of customer payments to manage AR balances on assigned portfolios. Oversee end‑to‑end AP/AR process of North America locations and other assigned regions and ensure KPIs are met, conducting monthly review with counterparts. Ensure proper reporting of payable/receivable balances at the end of each accounting period following established procedures. Manage junior AP/AR leaders to work on functional improvements within finance. Own and manage relationships with key customers or suppliers, including regular communication on deduction disputes and recovery efforts, reduction of invoice holds, and projects to improve AR or AP subledger balances. Collaborate with other departments to resolve discrepancies or issues related to accounts payable and receivable. Ensure proper controls are in place surrounding the accounts payable/receivable function, including compliance with the company's accounting policies and procedures. Review and approve payment batches, ensuring proper authorization and adherence to company policies. Maintain relationships with vendors and customers, resolving any discrepancies or disputes in a timely manner. Monitor AP/AR ageing reports and provide insights to senior management. Maintain accurate records and documentation for all financial transactions. Monitor and manage outstanding receivables, working to reduce DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) or manage payables to improve DPO (Days Payable Outstanding). Provide hiring, promotion and disciplinary action recommendations, as well as performance evaluation and feedback for direct reports. Provide guidance in the accounts payable/receivable process for the team. Review account payable/receivable data to ensure accuracy. Act as the final reviewer of month‑end invoicing activities and monthly reports submission. In charge of ALL Sites / Entities of world area being handled. Mentor/coach the AP/AR team and train staff for new processes. Participate in or lead projects in targeted improvement areas and act as a point person for escalated queries/issues of all served regions. Prepare management reports relating to the performance of the team. Responsible for recruitment tasks: examining applicants, technical/skills interviews for final endorsement to the Manila Financial Controller or Finance Shared Services Manager. Serve as an effective back‑up for the Accounts Payable/Receivable coordinator under the team. Policy Making / Decision Making Responsibilities Make decisions through standard operating procedures, following instructions from superiors. Apply data analysis and guidelines to make decisions from available precedents. Exercising broad latitude for decision making, handling complex decisions and analysis, and implementing innovations and flexibility. AP Manager (Applicable for AP Payments Only) Work directly with Treasury, accessing all Regal AP banking, positive pay, and Supply Chain Trade Reporting. Reconcile balances between suppliers or intercompany accounts by month‑end. Report AP subledger and GRNI balances to Corp Accounting team and Segment Finance leaders monthly. Ensure all open invoices are received, posted, and paid by due date. Resolve open issues timely with sites. Review and clear Trade or I/C GRNI and old receipts with plant. Assist with providing JE to Accounting for review and posting, balancing with AR statement. Coordinate clean‑up activities (GRNI, clearing, credit‑netting, AP subledger). Required Education / Experience / Skills Education: Finance‑related course or business management course, accounting units preferred. Job‑Related Experience: At least 7 years of experience, 5 years in end‑to‑end accounts payable or receivable (processing, netting, deductions investigation, cash application, collections, control account and intercompany statement reconciliation, GRNI, GIT, and other month‑end activities) and at least 1 year in supervisory experience. Specific Knowledge Practical knowledge of ERP applications (Oracle, Esker, other Finance ERP). Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint). Internal Control Audit knowledge. Skills Above‑average analytical skills. Leadership skills. Strong communication skills. Multi‑tasking skills. Teachable. Team player. Dependable. Organized. Good interpersonal skills. Willing to extend working hours and during holidays. High regard for integrity. Adaptable to a fast‑paced environment. Training Activities ERP Systems. MS Office Applications (Microsoft Power Platform, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint). Soft‑skills training (meeting KPI, attitude, teamwork, customer service, interpersonal skills, time and stress management, English communication including business writing). Leadership Training. Travel None Language English About Regal Rexnord Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates worldwide that help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The company’s electric motors and air‑moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The company’s automation offering – comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors – controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools. The company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture. Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution #J-18808-Ljbffr