Credit and Billing Manager

Finance
Israel - Tel Aviv
Description

VAST Data is looking for a Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our growing team!

This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing infrastructure companies in history, an organization that is in the center of the hurricane being created by the revolution in artificial intelligence.

"VAST's data management vision is the future of the market." - Forbes

VAST Data is the data platform company for the AI era. We are building the enterprise software infrastructure to capture, catalog, refine, enrich, and protect massive datasets and make them available for real-time data analysis and AI training and inference. Designed from the ground up to make AI simple to deploy and manage, VAST takes the cost and complexity out of deploying enterprise and AI infrastructure across data center, edge, and cloud.

Our success has been built through intense innovation, a customer-first mentality and a team of fearless VASTronauts who leverage their skills & experiences to make real market impact. This is an opportunity to be a key contributor at a pivotal time in our company’s growth and at a pivotal point in computing history.

Our Finance team is growing, and we’re looking for a passionate, tech-savvy Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist to join us! The ideal candidate is highly organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and dedicated to excellence.

In this high-impact role, you will actively contribute to the growth and development of our Order-to-Cash and Finance functions. You will collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as Order Management, Revenue Operations, and Sales to enhance the customer experience, build strong working relationships, and improve how our customers and partners interact with Finance.

Requirements

In this role:

Invoicing and Collections Management:

Ensure efficient billing processes and maintain accurate invoicing procedures.
Manage sales tax and VAT compliance within the invoicing process.
Track contract special terms to ensure proper execution on customer invoices.
Monitor accounts receivable and provide monthly forecasts on expected collections, potential write-offs, and process improvement recommendations
Analyze and report on key metrics, including Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), aging reports, collection effectiveness, and bad debt reserves.
Identify and implement automation, software solutions, and best practices to improve credit and collections processes.
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities by providing accurate financial data.

Onboarding and Credit Risk Management:

Oversee the finance onboarding process for new partners and end customers.
Develop, implement, and enforce credit policies and procedures for both new and existing customers.
Conduct credit assessments by analyzing financial statements, credit reports, and payment history to provide informed credit recommendations.
Continuously monitor customer creditworthiness and adjust credit limits or terms as necessary.
Work closely with sales, deal desk, and orders/billings teams to resolve disputes and negotiate credit terms effectively.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
10+ years of experience in managing billing and accounts receivable.
Strong understanding of credit analysis, collections practices, and risk management principles.
Proficiency in billing software and ERP systems (experience with NetSuite and SFDC is an advantage).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.