Canadian Solar
Credit Manager
Walnut Creek, CA
Sponsorship not specified$140k-$180kDetected 8 days ago
ComplianceNegotiationAccountingExcelSAPERPCustomer SupportPower ElectronicsLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingAccounts PayableRenewable Energy
About the role
- In office attendance is expected 4 days per week.
Responsibilities
- Lead the evaluation and approval of new and existing customer credit applications through financial statement analysis, credit investigations, trade references, and third-party credit reporting agencies.
- Establish, monitor, and maintain customer credit limits, payment terms, and risk mitigation strategies while balancing business opportunities with acceptable risk.
- Maintain accurate customer credit files, SAP customer master data, and supporting documentation, including credit approvals, UCC filings, letters of credit, bonds, and other risk mitigation instruments.
- Serve as the primary liaison with credit insurance providers, third-party credit agencies, auditors, and other external partners to ensure compliance with insurance requirements, SOX controls, and company policies.
- Develop, maintain, and communicate credit and collection policies, procedures, and best practices to Sales and cross-functional teams.
- Partner with Sales, Finance, Operations, Legal, and executive leadership to negotiate credit terms, resolve complex customer issues, and support strategic business objectives.
- Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and system enhancements to improve operational efficiency, reporting, and the customer experience.
- Lead or support special projects and contribute to building a high-performing, collaborative credit and collections
- Manage collections for past-due accounts, working collaboratively with customers, Sales, and internal stakeholders to resolve payment issues, disputes, and delinquent balances in a timely manner.
Requirements
- Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in commercial credit, collections, and accounts receivable management, including experience in a corporate or manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of financial statement analysis, commercial credit risk assessment, collections, credit insurance, and accounts receivable best practices.
- Experience working with SAP ERP and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Nice to have
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
Compensation
- Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement.
- The pay range for this position is $140,000 - $180,000 USD annually.
- This range represents annual base salary only, without regard to location, and does not include bonus or other incentives or benefits that may apply.
- The pay range for this role is subject to change.
Benefits
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Equal opportunity
- Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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