Credit Controller

CS Power Tech Inc.; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan

Medical & Dental

PTO & Sick Leave

Job summary

CS Power Systems, part of the Canadian Solar family, is seeking a seasoned Credit Controller to lead credit risk, collections, and policy governance. You will oversee customer creditworthiness, term negotiations, and risk controls across the finance ecosystem.

The role partners with Commercial, Legal and Treasury to optimize cash flow, improve collections, and drive strategic financial decisions. Strong leadership and ERP/BI proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• 8+ years in credit risk, commercial credit, AR, collections, treasury, or corporate finance.
• 3+ years leadership experience overseeing teams and cross‑functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead credit risk and collections strategy, set policies and controls, monitor DSO and aging to improve cash flow.
• Collaborate with Finance, Commercial, Operations and Legal to optimize terms and risk mitigation.

Skills

Credit risk analysis

Negotiation

Financial statement analysis

ERP systems

Data analytics

Leadership

Credit policy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration/Economics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

ERP systems

Job description

Credit Controller Role Overview

At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar‑powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we're just getting started. As a cutting‑edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high‑performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast‑growing, high‑impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future. Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem—including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e‑STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar—we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to "Make the Difference" by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at CS Power Systems—where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Credit Risk & Portfolio Management – Lead the company's credit risk and collections strategy, establishing policies, governance, and internal controls that balance risk management with commercial objectives. Evaluate customer and counterparty creditworthiness through financial statement analysis, credit assessments, and ongoing portfolio monitoring, recommending credit limits and appropriate risk mitigation strategies. Partner with Commercial, Legal, and Treasury to negotiate payment terms and structure credit enhancements, including letters of credit, guarantees, insurance, and other financial security instruments. Monitor accounts receivable performance, customer aging, bad debt exposure, Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), and collection trends, proactively identifying risks and implementing strategies to improve cash flow and reduce financial exposure.
• Business Partnership & Operational Excellence – Serve as a trusted advisor to Finance and business leaders by providing actionable credit risk analysis that supports customer onboarding, contract negotiations, strategic investments, and commercial decision‑making. Prepare executive reporting and portfolio analytics that communicate financial exposure, collection performance, emerging risks, and recommendations to senior leadership. Drive continuous improvement by strengthening credit, collections, reporting, and receivables processes through automation, data analytics, and scalable business practices. Foster collaborative relationships across Finance, Commercial, Operations, and Legal while exercising sound judgment, strong negotiation skills, and a customer‑focused approach to resolving complex credit and collection matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Eight (8) or more years of progressive experience in credit risk, commercial credit, accounts receivable, collections, treasury, or corporate finance.
• Three (3) or more years of leadership experience managing teams and cross‑functional initiatives.
• Strong expertise in commercial credit analysis, financial statement analysis, working capital management, accounts receivable, collections, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex financial risks, influence business decisions, negotiate effective solutions, and build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics, with experience leveraging business intelligence and reporting tools to support decision‑making.
• Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills, with a high degree of integrity, attention to detail, and sound business judgment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in renewable energy, utility‑scale solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, utilities, or other capital‑intensive industries.
• Familiarity with project finance, power purchase agreements (PPAs), EPC contracts, and commercial risk mitigation instruments.
• MBA, CPA, CTP, Certified Credit Executive (CCE), or other relevant professional certification.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar analytics platforms.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement.
• Generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO and sick days.
• Annual base salary range: $160,000 – $200,000 (subject to change); does not include bonus or other incentives that pay quarterly.
• Full‑time position.

Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.