Manager-Credit/Collections

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered. Manager Credit/Collections The Manager Credit/Collections is responsible for leading a team that supports credit and collections operations, including credit risk assessment, receivables management, collections strategy, dispute resolution, reporting, compliance, and process improvement. This role helps ensure timely collection of outstanding balances, reduces financial risk, supports cash flow objectives, and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The position oversees day-to-day team operations, assigns work, monitors performance, resolves operational issues, and supports execution of credit and collections policies, procedures, and business objectives.

Credit Risk Management Evaluate the creditworthiness of current and prospective customers using financial statements, credit reports, payment history, account activity, and other relevant data. Review customer risk exposure and recommend appropriate credit limits, payment terms, account holds, releases, or escalation actions. Monitor customer accounts for changes in payment behavior, delinquency trends, and financial risk. Collections Management Oversee collection activities to support timely recovery of outstanding receivables. Review aging reports, delinquent balances, account activity, payment trends, and collection performance. Support or approve payment arrangements, settlement recommendations, escalations, and account resolution strategies. Collaborate with internal teams and, when applicable, external collection partners to resolve outstanding balances.

Leadership Lead, coach, and support a team responsible for credit, collections, account resolution, and receivables follow-up. Assign work, establish priorities, monitor progress, and ensure daily tasks are completed accurately and efficiently. Set performance expectations, provide feedback, support training, and conduct regular performance discussions. Resolve day-to-day operational issues and escalate complex matters as needed. Reporting, Compliance, and Controls Prepare, review, and analyze reports related to aging, delinquency, collections performance, bad debt exposure, disputes, and cash recovery. Ensure credit and collections activities are performed in accordance with established procedures, internal controls, and applicable requirements. Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve collection performance and reduce financial exposure. Process Improvement and Stakeholder Support Identify opportunities to improve collection processes, reporting accuracy, system usage, and team efficiency. Partner with Finance, Billing, Sales, Customer Care, Legal, Operations, and other stakeholders to resolve customer account issues. Support technology, automation, or system enhancement initiatives related to credit and collections operations. Resolve complex billing, payment, credit, or dispute-related issues to minimize financial loss and improve account outcomes. Other Duties Support departmental planning, budget tracking, audits, special projects, stakeholder communication, and other assigned responsibilities related to credit and collections operations. Job Contribution This role oversees the daily operations of a credit and collections team, ensuring work is completed efficiently, accurately, and in alignment with business objectives. The position is responsible for task delegation, workload management, team performance, operational issue resolution, and execution of credit and collections strategies. This role typically leads occupational staff and may influence decisions related to staffing, performance management, corrective action, and advancement-related activity for direct reports. Supervisor: Yes Required Qualifications 3+ years of related experience in credit, collections,