- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $100,000–110,000/year
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Nov 1, 2026
About David Yurman
Founded in New York in 1980 by sculptor David Yurman and painter Sybil Yurman, David Yurman is an American luxury jewelry house distinguished by its artistic heritage and iconic Cable design. Blending sculptural form, exceptional materials, and meticulous craftsmanship, the brand brings a distinctive creative perspective to fine jewelry. As an employer, it encompasses disciplines ranging from jewelry design and product development to retail, client services, and corporate functions. Its professional environment connects artistic expression with the exacting standards of luxury, inviting employees to contribute to a shared legacy of design innovation while cultivating enduring relationships with a discerning clientele.
David Yurman seeks an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to lead day-to-day receivables operations, team development, collections, credit oversight, and process improvement, including AI initiatives. Based at the Tribeca corporate office, the role follows a hybrid schedule of three days in office and two days remote; estimated base pay is $100,000–$110,000 annually.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day accounts receivable operations, including collections, cash applications, customer account reconciliations, credits, deductions, adjustments, and discrepancy resolution.
- Monitor accounts receivable aging and collection activity, identifying overdue balances, high-risk accounts, and matters requiring escalation.
- Develop and execute collection strategies and account-specific action plans to improve cash flow, reduce aged receivables, and resolve outstanding balances.
- Build productive relationships with key wholesale customers.
- Manage customer credit exposure by reviewing credit limits, payment history, aging, open orders, financial information, and other relevant risk indicators.
- Prepare and analyze bad debt exposure, allowance requirements, write-offs, and other accounts receivable reserves, recommending actions based on aging, customer risk, collection activity, and other factors.
- Own monthly close activities for accounts receivable subledger-to-general-ledger reconciliations.
- Prepare, analyze, and communicate accounts receivable performance metrics and trends, including aging, collections, DSO, past-due exposure, deductions, and cash application performance.
- Support internal and external audits with timely, accurate, and well-supported documentation.
- Identify root causes of recurring customer issues, deductions, payment delays, and process breakdowns; partner with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Lead initiatives to streamline, standardize, and automate accounts receivable processes, reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and advance AI initiatives.
- Lead, develop, and support the accounts receivable team by setting clear priorities, accountability, performance expectations, and development opportunities.
- Promote cross-training, documentation, and knowledge sharing to strengthen team capabilities and business continuity.
Qualifications
- At least 5–7 years of progressive experience in accounts receivable, credit and collections, or a related accounting function, including experience in a complex or high-volume environment.
- Previous experience managing or developing an accounts receivable team preferred.
- Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes, cash application, collections, account reconciliations, financial controls, and credit risks; experience with financial close, including accounts receivable subledger-to-general-ledger reconciliation and balance sheet account support.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems; Oracle E-Business Suite experience highly desired.
- Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT to support accounts receivable process improvement is a plus; ability and willingness to adopt emerging technologies expected.
- Highly organized and analytical, with the highest standards of accuracy.
- Articulate, with strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
- Driven and self-motivated, able to work independently with a curious mindset focused on efficiency and process improvement.
- Experience in retail, luxury goods, consumer products, or a multichannel organization preferred.
Skills
Experience
At least 5–7 years of progressive experience in accounts receivable, credit and collections, or a related accounting function, including experience in a complex or high-volume environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 100,000 to USD 110,000 per annum.
Benefits
Eligible employees may receive healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, bonus, employee discounts, Summer Fridays for corporate roles, paid time off, and sick time.
Culture
David Yurman’s workplace culture is rooted in the artistic partnership of its founders, blending a sculptor’s eye for form with a painter’s sensitivity to color. As a family-founded American luxury jeweler, the brand places craftsmanship, creativity, and attention to detail at the heart of its professional environment. Its teams bring this artistic heritage to life through distinctive design and a refined, personal approach to client service.
About Cerulean
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