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The Mom Project is recruiting an Accounts Receivable Accounting Manager for an early-stage, growth-focused consumer nutrition company rooted in Nordic Food Philosophy. This is a hybrid role based in NYC with a remote option available for candidates in Central or Eastern time zones.
You will own the complete accounts receivable function for a fast-growing CPG company selling premium nutrition products to major retailers and distributors. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll drive process excellence, manage systems, and develop your team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end AR processes: billing, invoicing, cash application, aging, collections, deductions, and dispute resolution
- Research and resolve payment discrepancies, manage exception handling, and work directly with customers on reconciliations
- Manage third-party deduction management firm relationships
- Serve as system owner for HighRadius and NetSuite AR modules, including EDI invoicing and remittance data
- Own the weekly borrowing base process for the asset-based line of credit; primary contact for annual field exams
- Cross-functional customer setup coordination with Sales and Operations
- Support month-end close, AR reconciliations, and allowance for doubtful accounts review
- Partner with external auditors during year-end audit
- Drive process improvement initiatives and ad-hoc projects
- Manage and develop one direct report
The company operates with WÁOO values (Welcoming, Ambitious, Optimistic, On with the butter)—they seek candidates who exemplify these traits and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with minimal hierarchy and strong autonomy.
Qualifications:
Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting; 5+ years progressive accounting experience with demonstrated growth in responsibility; deep expertise in Accounts Receivable processes; CPG experience with major retailers and distributors (food and beverage preferred), including understanding of trade spend, promotional strategies, off-invoice promotions, and trade fund settlement; NetSuite proficiency; technical aptitude to quickly understand systems and business needs; comfort operating in ambiguous situations; adaptability and resilience in fast-paced environments; pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset.
Preferred: HighRadius Deduction Management and Cash Application module experience (strongly preferred); EDI transaction familiarity (810 invoices, 820 remittance advice); experience using AI tools (e.g., Claude) to improve processes or willingness to develop those skills; direct report and third-party relationship management experience; remote or hybrid work experience.
