Manager, Surgical Receivables

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you'll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Manager, Surgical Receivables within Alcon's Accounting Department, you will be trusted to provide support and leadership to the Accounts Receivable organization at Alcon, with a focus on leading a team that's responsible for the Surgical Business Accounts Receivable, which makes-up more than $1.5B in total annual receivables for Alcon. The ideal candidate will inspire others to perform at the highest level they can, along with possessing a high level of analytical skills, strong communication skills, and a continuous improvement approach. In this role, a typical day will include:

• Manage, lead and develop a team of 4-7 associates
• This position will work closely with the commercial teams and US Commercial Operations to understand all commercial programs and their impact to receivables
• Ensure team collects outstanding receivables in accordance with terms and conditions of contracts, customer payment terms, etc.
• Manage AR risk mitigation through cash collections, account analysis, and bad debt expense reduction
• Timely processing of EFA credit approvals, periodic review of account credit limits/overall exposure and recommending credit actions to be taken
• Assist and lead team during negotiations with customers to improve financial controls and sets up special credit arrangements and payment schedules while strengthening the customer relationship
• Oversee receivables and credit management decisions for the Surgical customer base
• Assist with the management of KPIs that should be used to effectively manage the receivables department
• Manage and assist in the development of credit policies and standards
• Actively identify process enhancements to improve overall efficiencies with the receivables department
• Develop a broad knowledge of the sales and operations functions, and its impact on the AR organization, so that you can lead your team effectively during problem solving and difficult customer issues
• Responsible for managing all AR impacts to cash flow
• Responsible for payment performance and financial liquidity of existing customers
• Support month end close/reporting/compliance requirements for Credit & AR
• Support and promote customer adoption of Alcon's e-commerce payment portal, MyAlconPay

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+1 yr)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
• 5 Years of Relevant Experience
• 3 Years of Demonstrated Leadership

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Benefit from working in a highly collaborative and diverse environment where your contribution is valued.
• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!
• Join Alcon's mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions that enhance sight, enhance lives, & help others "See Brilliantly!"

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.