Accounts Receivable Credit Manager

Accounts Receivable Credit Manager

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in credit, collections, and AR management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field
• Strong expertise in credit risk analysis, financial statement review, and collections management
• Knowledge of GAAP and regulatory compliance related to credit and collections
• Strong working knowledge of all aspects of SAP FSCM required

Responsibilities

• Enforce existing credit policies and risk assessment frameworks for a diverse customer base consisting of approximately US$400M
• Assess creditworthiness of new and existing customers using financial statements, trade references, and D&B reports
• Work closely with sales and finance teams to align credit strategies with revenue growth and working capital objectives
• Maintain credit scoring models and automation tools to improve efficiency, mitigate risk, and streamline collections
• Oversee and improve the collections process to optimize DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) and cash flow
• Develop strategies for proactive customer engagement to prevent overdue accounts
• Handle high-risk accounts and collaborate with legal teams or collection agencies when necessary
• Maintain an accurate AR aging report and communicate risk exposure to senior leadership
• Lead, mentor, and develop an AR team in a high-volume, fast-paced CPG environment
• Trusts and empowers team members to take ownership of their responsibilities while providing strategic guidance
• Encourages accountability, professional growth, and continuous improvement within the team
• Fosters cross-functional collaboration with sales, operations, and finance teams to optimize the order-to-cash cycle
• Monitor and report key AR metrics (DSO, collection efficiency, accounts receivable turnover, and bad debt ratio) to senior leadership with actionable insights
• Leverage SAP and BI reporting credit risk management tools to assess, monitor, and mitigate accounts receivable financial risks
• Ensure compliance with credit regulations, internal controls, and industry best practices
• Stay updated on CPG industry trends and evolving credit risk models
• Continuously improve AR processes for scalability as the company grows

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a large-scale CPG or high-volume environment preferred
• Critical thinker with a strategic, problem-solving mindset
• Encourages independence, accountability, and ownership within the team
• Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic, high-growth business environment
• Strong communication skills to engage with customers and internal stakeholders