At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global Accounts Receivable processes and drive operational improvements.
- Company: Join Sompo, a dynamic finance operations team with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, health benefits, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive and innovative environment.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on global financial operations and enhance cash flow visibility.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in accounts receivable and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 150000 £ per year.
Are you looking for your next opportunity? Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Vice President, Global Head of Accounts Receivable in our Finance Operations team. We are seeking a Global Head of Accounts Receivable to lead the execution, governance, and transformation of our Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes across a global, multi-entity organization. Reporting to the Global Head of Finance Operations, this role will drive working capital performance, enhance cash flow visibility, and strengthen operational discipline across regions. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on delivering scalable, standardized, and high-performing receivables and collections operations.
Location: This position will be based out of our London, New York or Purchase New York office. We strive for collaboration, which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long-lasting careers.
What You’ll Be Doing…
- Own and lead the global end-to-end Accounts Receivable and Order-to-Cash process
- Oversee collections, cash application, and dispute resolution across regions
- Drive improvements in working capital through effective receivables and collections strategies
- Partner with Treasury and Finance to support cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning
- Monitor and improve key metrics such as DSO, collection effectiveness, and aged receivables
- Establish standardized AR processes, policies, and procedures across markets
- Ensure strong governance, controls, and compliance across receivables operations
- Partner with business finance and operations teams to resolve billing and collection issues
- Lead automation and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and visibility
- Build and develop a high-performing global team focused on accountability and continuous improvement
What You’ll Bring…
- 10+ years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, or finance operations, including leadership roles
- Strong expertise in Order-to-Cash processes, working capital management, and cash flow dynamics
- Experience operating in global, multi-entity environments with complex billing and collections structures
- Proven track record of driving process standardization and operational performance improvement
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
- Experience with ERP systems, finance platforms, and reporting tools
- Ability to influence and partner effectively with stakeholders across Finance and the business
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
At Sompo, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees. Our compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms. The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance.
We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents. Below is a summary of some of the benefits we offer, which may vary depending on the country:
- Health & Wellness Benefits
- Retirement & Savings Plans
- Global Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits
Vice President, Global Head of Accounts Receivable in London employer: Dormont Manufacturing Co
At Sompo, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in London or New York where collaboration and innovation thrive. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities, ensuring that our team members can build rewarding careers while making a significant impact in the finance operations sector.
