Role: Collections Manager
Company: Paul Davis Restoration SEPA
Reports To: Controller
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly aggressive, results-driven Collections Manager who takes complete ownership of our Accounts Receivable (AR) process. This is not a passive collections role. We need a tiger—someone relentless, fearless, and relentless in pursuing outstanding balances. This individual will set, track, and enforce AR goals, ensuring our company is always in a strong cash position. They will manage collections as a whole, making sure every team member owns their role in the process while personally handling the toughest accounts.
Key Responsibilities:
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Owns and drives the entire collections process with full authority. Everything stops with this person.
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Manages AR for the entire company—tracks, enforces, and improves collections procedures.
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Aggressively pursues overdue accounts, personally handling problem customers and never resting until the money is collected.
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Sets individual AR goals for team members and ensures accountability at all levels.
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Creates and distributes weekly AR scorecards showing goals vs. actual collections, ensuring full transparency.
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Pushes accountability across all departments to ensure AR goals are met.
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Implements best practices for collections to reduce outstanding balances and improve cash flow.
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Develops and enforces payment terms with customers and ensures contract compliance.
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Works closely with the Controller to align AR strategies with financial objectives.
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Communicates firmly yet professionally with clients to resolve outstanding invoices while maintaining relationships.
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Escalates collection issues when necessary, including legal action or third-party collections.
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Tracks and reports all collection activities, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
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Relentlessly follows up on unpaid invoices—no customer is left unchecked.
Required Skills & Experience:
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Proven track record in aggressive collections and AR management.
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Fearless communicator who can confidently handle difficult conversations.
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Highly organized and detail-oriented—can track and enforce payment schedules with precision.
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Strong leadership skills—holds everyone accountable and drives AR ownership across teams.
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Experience creating and analyzing AR reports and tracking financial performance.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Experience in restoration, construction, or a similar industry preferred.
Why Join Us?
- Be the boss of AR and drive the financial health of our company.
- Work with a high-performance leadership team that values accountability and results.
- Take on a high-impact role where you make a direct difference every day.
If you’re ready to be the Collections Tiger we need, apply today!
Since 1966, Paul Davis has been an industry leader in the areas of property damage mitigation, reconstruction and remodeling. With more than 370 offices in our franchise network, the company serves residential, institutional, and commercial customers and clients across the United States and Canada.
We have built our heritage one project at a time, establishing a reputation for performance, integrity and responsibility among customers and carriers alike. Whether property damage is caused by water, fire, smoke, storms or other disasters, we deliver on our promise to deliver excellence, expertise and a customer experience that is second to none. At Paul Davis, our passion for quality drives everything we do.
Our Vision:
To Provide Extraordinary Care While Serving People In Their Time Of Need.
Our Values:
Deliver What You Promise
Respect The Individual
Have Pride In What You Do
Practice Continuous Improvement
Our Mission:
To provide opportunities for great people to deliver Best in Class results