Payton Newby

With over a decade of experience in accounts receivable, billing, and collections management, I bring a proven track record of operational excellence and strategic leadership. My career has consistently centered around enhancing financial performance, improving process efficiency, and leading high-performing teams to exceed goals. I have held key management and director-level positions, where I’ve overseen the full quote-to-cash cycle, developed internal controls, and implemented system improvements that have significantly reduced DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) and improved cash flow.

I excel in designing and optimizing AR operations, with hands-on expertise in managing global portfolios, aligning finance practices with company growth objectives, and ensuring full compliance with GAAP and SOX. I’ve led teams through complex ERP transitions, implemented robust reporting tools, and introduced automation to drive efficiency and accuracy across billing and collections functions.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked cross-functionally with finance, sales, and legal teams to resolve disputes, reduce revenue leakage, and create scalable billing infrastructures. I’m particularly skilled at identifying bottlenecks in AR workflows and establishing strategies that result in measurable performance gains. I’ve supervised remote and international teams, created training documentation, and helped develop company-wide financial policies.

My leadership is hands-on and proactive. I believe in building clear processes, setting high expectations, and creating a culture of accountability. I’ve consistently improved team performance by focusing on transparency, education, and communication. Whether it's developing executive dashboards for cash forecasting or collaborating with auditors during financial reviews, I bring a thoughtful and detail-oriented approach to every responsibility.

I provide value to organizations by combining deep operational expertise with strategic vision. I thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and bring a balance of tactical execution and big-picture thinking. Companies benefit from my ability to build efficient, compliant, and scalable AR and billing systems that grow alongside the business.

As a lifelong learner, I am constantly evolving with industry best practices and financial technologies. I am motivated by opportunities to create clarity in complex processes and to help businesses unlock the potential of their financial operations. Whether leading a new implementation, resolving customer disputes, or mentoring a team, I bring consistency, integrity, and results to everything I do.