Enid Rivera

I've been working in accounts receivable management for over 20 years, and my journey has taken me through several different industries. I started my career right after college in the construction industry, where I worked for about 10 years. Then I transitioned to the pharmaceutical world, where I spent 7-8 years managing incredibly complex portfolios. In pharma, I managed a portfolio of $1.6 billion and led teams of 13 people directly and about 30 indirectly. The decision-making there was particularly challenging because I had to balance the company's financial risk while also considering that my decisions could impact patients' lives. It was a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. About a year and a half ago, I came back to the construction industry, joining Vermeer Southeast, a construction equipment company. It feels like coming back home in a way, but now I'm bringing all that experience from pharma and applying it in a more straightforward environment. Currently, I manage the entire portfolio for the company, and I'm deeply involved in structuring the team to prepare for growth. I'm implementing policies and procedures across departments, looking for automation and efficiency in our processes, and managing the day-to-day operations while planning for the future. Right now, I'm in a unique position where I'm actually mentoring upward because I have more experience in my area than anyone else in the company, including the CFO. I've implemented KPIs and have to explain the metrics I've built to the regional managers and leadership team. I'm essentially leading up, which has been one of the most rewarding aspects of this role.