What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Accounts Receivable position at Viant Technology?
What You’ll Do
As the Manager, Accounts Receivable, you will work closely with the AR Senior Manager to lead end-to-end AR operations, driving collections performance, overseeing new account creation & credit reviews, and posting cash & reconciling customer accounts. You’ll be a primary owner and facilitator of AR customer communication, including both outgoing and incoming responses.
This is a high-impact role that demands a thorough, organized, and tenacious personality, ideally with experience scaling receivables operations in fast-paced, growth environments. Successful candidates will have strong technical proficiency with Excel. Experience with macros, queries, and generative AI (ChatGPT) is also desirable.
THE DAY-TO-DAY
Investing in our employee’s professional growth is important to us, but so is investing in their well-being. That’s why Viant was voted one of the best places to work and some of our favorite employee benefits include fully paid health insurance, paid parental leave and unlimited PTO and more.
Base compensation range: $100,000 - $110,000
In accordance with California law, the range provided is Viant’s reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. Final title and compensation for the position will be based on several factors including work experience and education.
About Viant
Viant Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: DSP) is a leader in CTV and AI-powered programmatic advertising, dedicated to driving innovation in digital marketing. Viant’s omnichannel platform built for CTV allows marketers to plan, execute and measure their campaigns with unmatched precision and efficiency. With the launch of ViantAI, Viant is building the future of fully autonomous advertising solutions, empowering advertisers to achieve their boldest goals. Viant was recently awarded Best AI-Powered Advertising Solution and Best Demand-Side Platform by MarTech Breakthrough, Great Place to Work® certification and received the Business Intelligence Group’s AI Excellence Award. Learn more at viantinc.com.
Viant is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Viant prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Viant also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
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As the Manager, Accounts Receivable, you will work closely with the AR Senior Manager to lead end-to-end AR operations, driving collections performance, overseeing new account creation & credit reviews, and posting cash & reconciling customer accounts. You’ll be a primary owner and facilitator of AR customer communication, including both outgoing and incoming responses.
This is a high-impact role that demands a thorough, organized, and tenacious personality, ideally with experience scaling receivables operations in fast-paced, growth environments. Successful candidates will have strong technical proficiency with Excel. Experience with macros, queries, and generative AI (ChatGPT) is also desirable.
THE DAY-TO-DAY
- Oversee all aspects of Accounts Receivable operations, including collections, credit management, dispute resolution, reporting and cash application.
- Develop and support AR policies and procedures that ensure timely and accurate reporting, improve DSO, and mitigate credit risk. Help build and support thorough, thoughtful, and scalable processes and document them for posterity.
- Exhibit high performance and accountability, striving for optimization and continuous process improvement.
- Support the preparation, accuracy, and timeliness of executive level A/R reporting reports, including advertiser aging schedules, DSO by advertiser, and collection forecasts, used by Finance and Executive teams to evaluate AR health and working capital.
- Support the development and monitoring of key metrics (e.g., DSO, aging trends, collection rate, credit exposure), providing actionable insights to senior leadership on a weekly and monthly cadence.
- Help to research, review, implement, and optimize AR systems and automation tools to drive efficiency, accuracy, and scalability—exploring the use of AI and data-driven solutions to enhance forecasting, cash application, and credit decisioning.
- Own AR-related workstreams during strategic acquisitions, including transitioning acquired receivables, integrating systems, and aligning processes.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and company policies related to credit and receivables.
- Manage escalations related to collections or billing discrepancies and drive resolution in a timely, customer-centric manner by coordinating with senior management and legal, as necessary.
- Support audits, financial close processes, and cross-functional projects related to collection cycle management.
- Stay current with industry standards and technology innovations in AR and credit management.
- 5 years of progressive experience in Accounts Receivable, credit, or accounting operations.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, revenue recognition, and internal controls related to AR.
- Proven track record in reducing DSO, improving cash flow, and scaling AR operations in a mid-to-large organization.
- Proficiency in ERP and AR systems (e.g., Sage300, Sage Intacct or other Major ERP NetSuite) and automation platforms a plus.
- Experience implementing or optimizing ERP, AR automation, and data-driven tools (e.g., AI-enabled forecasting or credit risk solutions) strongly preferred.
- Experience integrating AR operations post-acquisition or leading system/process alignment during organizational change is a plus.
- Demonstrated success in leading teams, driving change, and implementing process improvements.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills; able to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Advanced Excel skills required; experience with Macros or Power Query is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience demonstrating comparable knowledge and skills. MBA or CPA a plus, but not required.
- Experience in public company, technology, SaaS, media, or other high-growth, high-volume B2B environments preferred.
Investing in our employee’s professional growth is important to us, but so is investing in their well-being. That’s why Viant was voted one of the best places to work and some of our favorite employee benefits include fully paid health insurance, paid parental leave and unlimited PTO and more.
Base compensation range: $100,000 - $110,000
In accordance with California law, the range provided is Viant’s reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. Final title and compensation for the position will be based on several factors including work experience and education.
About Viant
Viant Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: DSP) is a leader in CTV and AI-powered programmatic advertising, dedicated to driving innovation in digital marketing. Viant’s omnichannel platform built for CTV allows marketers to plan, execute and measure their campaigns with unmatched precision and efficiency. With the launch of ViantAI, Viant is building the future of fully autonomous advertising solutions, empowering advertisers to achieve their boldest goals. Viant was recently awarded Best AI-Powered Advertising Solution and Best Demand-Side Platform by MarTech Breakthrough, Great Place to Work® certification and received the Business Intelligence Group’s AI Excellence Award. Learn more at viantinc.com.
Viant is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Viant prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Viant also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
By clicking “Apply for this Job” and providing any information, I accept the Viant California Personnel Privacy Notice.
Salary : $100,000 - $110,000