Company Description
KOSTAL
has a strong family history based on innovation and caring for our employees. For more than 100 years, our values have guided how we work together to influence, evolve and grow our future.
Job Description
Main Job Purpose:
The Accounts Receivable Manager is a people-focused leader responsible for directing accounts receivable team supporting the company's automotive operations in Mexico and the US. This role drives performance, accountability, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with Mexican, US, and German accounting standards. The position requires full professional fluency in both English and Spanish
Principal Accountabilities
Accounts Receivable Management
Lead and motivate the accounts receivable team to achieve collection, accuracy, and service-level targets in both US ad Mexico
Oversee invoicing, cash application, and customer account reconciliation in compliance with local laws
Monitor customer aging, bad debt, and collection performance of the team
Coordinate dispute resolution with sales, logistics, and customer service teams and provide escalation where needed within the company
Audit & Internal Controls
Act as primary point of contact for internal and external auditors related to AR
Prepare, review, and provide audit documentation and collaborate and oversee team support for audit, including discussion with auditors (internal and external) on topics related to AR
Ensure timely resolution of audit findings and implementation of corrective actions
Partner with internal audit, finance, IT, and operations to strengthen controls




Ensure compliance with Mexican accounting standards (NIF), US GAAP (FASB), and German GAAP (HGB)
Maintain strong internal controls
Support internal and external audits related to AR
Reporting/Close
Lead month-end and year-end close activities related to AR
Prepare and review AR reporting for local management/auditors
Systems & Process Improvement
Oversee AR modules within ERP systems (SAP preferred)
Improve processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
People Leadership & Team Development
Directly manage and develop AR accounting staff in all locations
Define roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Experience
5+ years of accounting experience, with strong exposure to accounts receivable
4+ Experience supervising accounting staff
Experience in automotive companies
Technical Skills
Deep knowledge of AR processes, credit, and collections
Knowledge of Mexican tax regulations (SAT, CFDI)
SAP experience
Advanced Excel skills
Language
Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken) required
Travel
Some travel yearly to the United States
Leadership Competencies
Confident people manager with a hands-on leadership style
Strong communication skills
Ability to lead teams through change and tight deadlines
Collaborative, proactive, and results-driven
Detail-oriented with strong analytical ability
Ability to work cross-functionally and meet tight deadlines
Additional Information
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📌 Accounts Receivable Manager (Santiago de Querétaro)
🏢 KOSTAL Group
📍 Santiago de Querétaro