Accounts Receivable Team Leader

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Team Leader to join our finance department in Auckland. This key position involves hands-on management combined with leadership responsibilities, reporting directly to the Senior Finance Director. The role offers a hybrid work environment, consisting of three days on-site and two days working remotely once established.

As a 'player-coach', you will both lead a focused team of three AR specialists and actively engage in managing our high-value corporate accounts to reduce overdue receivables.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the AR team daily, including conducting weekly meetings focused on aged debt management to ensure collections targets are met.
• Take full ownership of major corporate account collections, making proactive calls to target overdue balances of 60 days and beyond.
• Manage complex billing disputes, process high-value credit notes, and assess client credit risks to protect the company's cash flow.
• Provide the Senior Finance Director with concise weekly reports summarizing Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) metrics and ledger health to support strategic decisions.

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum of five years’ end-to-end Accounts Receivable or Credit Control experience, including at least one to two years in a senior or supervisory role.
• A determined, solution-oriented mindset capable of firm negotiation and achieving cash flow objectives.
• Competent intermediate Excel skills and experience with mid-size to large ERP systems, preferably SAP; Salesforce knowledge is advantageous.
• An empathetic leadership style that fosters team growth while maintaining excellent professional relationships with clients.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Structured hybrid working arrangement to support work-life balance, with two days per week available for remote work.
• Opportunity for direct mentorship from the Senior Finance Director, with autonomy over daily departmental operations.
• A clear career development path geared toward building management credentials.

About the Company

Teletrac Navman is a global connected mobility platform supporting industries with vehicle and equipment asset management solutions, leveraging cloud technology and AI to improve operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability. It manages over 700,000 assets worldwide and operates under Vontier, a public global technology firm focused on mobility and transport industry solutions, including payment integration, electric vehicle software, and automation.

The company promotes a dynamic, inclusive workplace culture focused on innovation, personal growth, and sustainable impact.