Client Account Receivable Manager

Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries. Selling categories include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate through RM Sotheby’s and Concierge.

Sotheby’s Financial Services is a leading art lender and provides capital solutions for collectors around the world, having originated more than $12 billion in loans since its inception. Sotheby’s new global headquarters is now open at the iconic Breuer building at 945 Madison Avenue in New York City.

Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s largest, most trusted and dynamic marketplace for art and luxury. We empower our international community of collectors and connoisseurs to discover, acquire, finance and consign fine art and rare objects. Our reputation for trust and authenticity is backed by our unparalleled global network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 50 categories, which include Contemporary Art including NFTs, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, jewellery, watches, wine and spirits, and interiors, among many others.

Guided by our forward-thinking spirit of innovation, we host over 600 auctions annually and offer a cross-category selection of items available for immediate purchase via both digital and physical shopping experiences as well as private sales.

The Client Accounts Receivable Manager is responsible for providing exceptional client service for a portfolio of sales. This position oversees all client accounts activities from the auction through to payment and release on behalf of all internal and external clients whilst ensuring that all transactions comply with both internal and external financial rules and regulations.

• Overseeing the billing and issuing of all client related financial outputs e.g. invoices, statements, terms letters etc, working closely with the relevant post-sale coordinator and/or shipping lead (navigating Freshdesk tickets collaboratively to provide a streamlined client experience)
• Managing “no bid” clients and escape requests as appropriate to ensure swift decision making and communication to clients
• Working closely with the bids office to reconcile all necessary information to invoice the sale and avoid after sale reinvoicing requests
• Taking deposit or requesting bank reference when necessary and processing deposit refund for unsuccessful bids
• Managing or escalating all extended payment term requests in respect of the corporate governance thresholds and ensure all required documentation is obtained before a sale in coordination with the business manager/director
• Proactively “close” a sale financially: collecting and managing all outstanding client debt and collaborating with client service operations to facilitate collection or shipments once payment has been completed
• Working with expert departments and relationship managers in respect of extended payment terms, property release, trade credit facilities, anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and debt collection
• Using discretion within corporate governance in respect of credit, payment terms, property release and the managing and collecting of charges (e.g. interest, storage)
• Managing chargebacks as part of the auto charge process as well as monitoring Adyen and Stripe
• Responsible for all payment activity reconciliations (including wire and credit card payment reports)
• Support compliance based activities, for example the collection of client due diligence forms (if required)

• Responsible for contributing to the end to end delivery of the positive client-first experience
• Supporting in the compilation and maintenance of current process documentation
• Maintain SLAs for client communication (phone; email; Freshdesk) and act as point of escalation from 3rd Parties (such as call…