Credit and Accounts Receivable Manager

Job Location: Mexico City, Mexico

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We are seeking an experienced and strategic Credit & Accounts Receivable Manager to lead our regional Credit and AR operations from Mexico City. This role will provide oversight for teams supporting Credit and Collections across the U.S., Canada, and LATAM, ensuring execution aligns with global policy, commercial objectives, and financial governance standards. The ideal candidate will act as a regional leader and business partner, managing risk exposure, driving process improvements, and ensuring consistency across multiple geographies.

About the Job

Credit & Collections Oversight

Provide leadership and oversight for regional Credit and Collections teams, ensuring adherence to policy and execution of credit risk mitigation strategies

Review and approve escalated credit decisions, payment terms, and exposure management in collaboration with Commercial and Controllership teams

Guide regional team members in managing high-risk accounts, negotiating payment plans, and applying appropriate credit actions (e.g., holds, LoCs, collateral)

Monitor AR portfolio health and ensure consistent performance against aging and DSO targets

Strategic AR Governance

Ensure all AR activities align with internal controls, audit requirements, and SOX documentation

Partner with shared services, offshore support teams, and Commercial Finance to deliver on global AR processes and reporting

Act as the escalation point for key customer disputes, strategic claims, and financial exposure reviews

Lead the local execution of brand transitions, TSA support, and customer service-level realignments as needed

Leadership & Regional Collaboration

Lead and mentor the AR team based in Mexico City, with responsibility for talent development, coaching, and performance oversight

Serve as the regional link to the global Credit & AR leadership team, collaborating with peers in the U.S. and Bangalore

Contribute to global process improvement, automation, and standardization initiatives

Provide regular insights and reporting to executive leadership on AR performance, risk posture, and customer trends

About You

Qualifications:

BA degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field – or equivalent related experience

7+ years of progressive experience in Credit, AR, or Financial Operations, with regional or global scope

Proven track record in leading teams and managing cross-functional stakeholders

Expertise in credit risk analysis, collections governance, and AR reporting

Familiarity with SAP (S/4HANA), OpenText, Excel, and financial reporting tools (e.g., Power BI)

Fluent in Spanish and English (written and verbal)

Key Competencies:

Strategic leadership and decision-making

Strong business and financial acumen

Cross-functional influence and communication

Operational and process discipline

Team development and coaching mindset

Governance, compliance, and risk awareness

LOCATIONMexico, D.F., Mexico

FULL TIME/PART TIMEFull time

Current LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.

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