Credit & Contracts Leader — Hybrid, Cash Flow & Risk

Power Distributors LLC; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Onboarding and professional growth

Hybrid work after 3 months

Career advancement

Job summary

Power Distributors, LLC is seeking a Credit & Contracts Manager to lead a small team, oversee credit underwriting and contracts, and partner with Sales, Operations, and Accounting to optimize cash flow and minimize risk.

The role focuses on credit risk evaluation, contract compliance, and process improvements across dealer networks and trade accounts, with hybrid work after an initial onboarding period in Columbus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline preferred (or equivalent cumulative experience).
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive credit and collections experience, preferably within equipment, parts, or wholesale distribution.
• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory or team management experience leading credit, collection, or billing professionals.
• Demonstrated experience in mainframe/ERP systems and specialized credit/collections software; strong Excel skills; NetSuite a plus.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication with negotiation skills.
• Analytical ability to evaluate complex financial problems and assess risk factors.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and manage a team of three Credit & Collection Analysts and one Contract Manager; set performance metrics and develop the team.
• Formulate and manage credit evaluation processes for new and existing dealer accounts; establish terms and limits within authority.
• Serve as senior escalation point for daily order-hold decisions, high-exposure accounts, and complex credit releases.
• Supervise the Contract Manager to ensure agreements and related terms align with policy and guidelines.
• Drive DSO reduction, aging improvements, and delinquency prevention across regions; oversee collections efforts.

Skills

Team Leadership

Credit Underwriting

Risk Analysis

ERP Systems

Excel Proficiency

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

NetSuite

Mainframe ERP

Job description

Power Distributors, LLC is seeking a Credit & Contracts Manager to lead a small team, oversee credit underwriting and contracts, and partner with Sales, Operations, and Accounting to optimize cash flow and minimize risk.

The role focuses on credit risk evaluation, contract compliance, and process improvements across dealer networks and trade accounts, with hybrid work after an initial onboarding period in Columbus.