Our collections and accounts receivable seat on the Accountability Chart keeps their tasks completed, but we still face cash flow crunches. What precise weekly leading metrics should we place on their Scorecard to keep cash flowing?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

For a back office collections or accounts receivable seat on your Accountability Chart, measuring raw activity like invoice emails sent is useless. You must track weekly leading indicators that directly influence your cash cycle.

First, place Invoice Accuracy on their Scorecard. A major reason collections drag is that invoices are sent with errors, prompting clients to delay payment. Track the percentage of weekly invoices sent that are 100 percent correct the first time.

Second, track Past Due Outreach Velocity. This is the number of accounts reached by phone or personal email within twenty four hours of crossing the payment deadline, not automated system alerts.

Third, track Weekly Cash Collected against your weekly cash forecast. This keeps the seat focused on cash velocity rather than just administrative bookkeeping.

By monitoring these leading metrics, you transform a passive back office role into an active driver of cash flow. The person in this seat must GWC the numbers, understanding that their weekly actions directly prevent collections issues from escalating into major cash crunches.