Company Description
At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.
Job Description
The Manager, Revenue Recognition is responsible for leading and managing the Collections Team to ensure the efficient execution of the end-to-end revenue collection cycle. This strategic role focuses on optimizing Accounts Receivable (AR) performance, driving collections strategy, and fostering process improvements to maximize company cash flow. The Manager serves as a key leader in dispute management and stakeholder relations, ensuring the team delivers exceptional results through high-performance standards and cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities
Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and develop the collections team; manage workflows and performance metrics to ensure target attainment.
Strategy & Process: Drive the end-to-end AR collections strategy, identify process improvements, and ensure strict adherence to company credit and collections policies.
Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for complex disputes and lead cross-functional collaboration with sales and billing departments.
Reporting: Oversee high-level reporting on collection performance, cash targets, and overall team productivity
Qualifications
Educational Background: Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
Technical Proficiency:
Advanced knowledge of ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting.
Soft Skills:
Strong negotiation and persuasion skills for collecting overdue debt.
Excellent written and verbal communication for professional stakeholder interaction.
High attention to detail for accurate ledger maintenance and reconciliation.
Experience
Overall Experience should be 7+ years
Relevant Experience in AR Collections should be 5+ years, with a requirement for prior Team Lead or Managerial experience in a similar function
Additional Information
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