Credit & Collections Lead — Drive Cash Flow

FORTIS Resource Partners; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

FORTIS Resource Partners seeks an experienced Credit Supervisor to lead the commercial credit and collections function for a growing B2B distributor. You will manage credit risk, drive collections, and develop a small team while aligning with Finance, Sales, and Operations.

The role requires strong credit analysis, negotiation, and ERP/Excel proficiency, with a focus on minimizing bad debt and supporting revenue growth. This is a full-time, direct-hire position in California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years in commercial credit & collections in B2B.
• Experience leading a credit/collections team.
• Strong credit analysis and AR management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate credit applications using financials, references and reports.
• Set and adjust credit limits and payment terms per risk policies.
• Monitor accounts and proactively manage credit exposure.
• Maintain and enforce credit policies and suggest process improvements.
• Oversee daily collections to meet AR, aging, and cash flow goals.
• Manage complex/high-value accounts requiring negotiation.
• Resolve credit holds with Sales/Operations for timely orders.
• Investigate payment disputes and billing discrepancies with teams.
• Approve adjustments, writes-offs, and bad debt reserves.
• Coordinate collections with legal counsel or agencies as needed.
• Maintain credit files, guarantees and risk documentation.
• Supervise and develop a small Credit & Collections team.
• Support month-end close with AR aging and reserve analysis.
• Prepare AR performance and collections reports.
• Assist ERP maintenance and reporting enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with policies and controls.

Skills

Credit analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Excel

ERP systems

Financial statement review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

FORTIS Resource Partners seeks an experienced Credit Supervisor to lead the commercial credit and collections function for a growing B2B distributor. You will manage credit risk, drive collections, and develop a small team while aligning with Finance, Sales, and Operations.

The role requires strong credit analysis, negotiation, and ERP/Excel proficiency, with a focus on minimizing bad debt and supporting revenue growth. This is a full-time, direct-hire position in California.