Credit Manager

LHH; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced Credit Manager to lead credit and accounts receivable operations in the construction and infrastructure sector. The role focuses on credit risk, collections, AR strategy, policies, and building a high-performing team in collaboration with Finance, Operations, Sales and senior leadership.

Key responsibilities include evaluating creditworthiness, setting terms, overseeing collections and reporting, and advancing policy development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in business, finance, accounting, or related field.
• 8+ years of credit/AR experience including portfolios over $100M.
• Strong knowledge of credit analysis, collections, and credit risk.
• Knowledge of mechanic’s liens and construction-related credit laws.
• Construction/infrastructure/heavy civil or materials industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead credit, collections, and accounts receivable strategy.
• Evaluate customer creditworthiness and set credit limits and payment terms.
• Oversee collections, bad debt reserves, write-offs, cash application, and AR reporting.
• Develop and maintain credit policies and procedures.
• Manage construction-related credit matters, including liens, bankruptcies, sureties, contracts.
• Partner with Operations, Sales, Finance, and leadership on credit and risk matters.
• Lead, coach, and develop Credit and AR team members.
• Drive process and technology improvements across the department.

Skills

Credit analysis

Collections

Credit risk

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Credit Manager to lead credit and accounts receivable operations for a well-established organization in the construction and infrastructure industry. This role oversees credit risk, collections, AR strategy, policies and procedures, and team development while partnering closely with Finance, Operations, Sales, and senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead credit, collections, and accounts receivable strategy.
• Evaluate customer creditworthiness and establish credit limits and payment terms.
• Oversee collections, bad debt reserves, write-offs, cash application, and AR reporting.
• Develop and maintain credit policies and procedures.
• Manage construction-related credit matters, including mechanic’s liens, bankruptcies, sureties, and contracts.
• Partner with Operations, Sales, Finance, and leadership on credit and risk matters.
• Lead, coach, and develop Credit and AR team members.
• Drive process and technology improvements across the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of credit/AR experience, including responsibility for portfolios of $100M+.
• Strong knowledge of credit analysis, collections, and credit risk.
• Knowledge of mechanic’s liens and construction-related credit laws.
• Construction, infrastructure, heavy civil, or materials industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, leadership, and analytical skills.

Compensation

Salary: $130,000 to $175,000 DOE

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