Credit Manager

CS Power Systems Inc.; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical/dental/vision

PTO and sick days

Bonus potential

Job summary

Canadian Solar Inc. in Walnut Creek, CA, is seeking a Credit Manager to lead customer credit risk management and collections, supporting profitable growth while safeguarding assets.

The role partners with Sales, Finance, Operations, and executives to assess creditworthiness, optimize cash flow, and ensure policy compliance. Responsibilities include establishing credit limits and terms, managing collections, maintaining files, and driving policy improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in commercial credit, collections, and AR management in a corporate/manufacturing environment.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial statement analysis, credit risk assessment, collections, credit insurance, and AR best practices.
• Experience with SAP ERP and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills; capable of cross-functional collaboration.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluation and approval of new and existing customer credit applications through financial analysis and third-party reporting.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain customer credit limits and payment terms with risk considerations.
• Manage collections for past-due accounts in coordination with Sales and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor AR aging, credit exposure, and collection performance; provide regular cash flow updates and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate customer credit files and supporting documentation, including UCC filings and letters of credit.
• Serve as liaison with credit insurance providers, third-party agencies, auditors, and external partners for SOX compliance.
• Develop and communicate credit policies, procedures, and best practices across Sales and cross-functional teams.
• Negotiate terms with customers in collaboration with Sales, Finance, Operations, Legal, and leadership.
• Identify process improvements, automation opportunities, and system enhancements to improve efficiency and customer experience.

Skills

Credit risk analysis

Accounts receivable management

SAP ERP

Microsoft Excel

Leadership

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The Credit Manager is responsible for leading customer credit risk management, collections activities to support profitable business growth while protecting company assets. This role partners closely with Sales, Finance, Operations, and executive leadership to evaluate customer creditworthiness, optimize cash flow, minimize financial risk, and ensure compliance with corporate policies, credit insurance requirements, and internal controls. The Credit Manager also drives continuous improvement initiatives that enhance credit, collections, and customer service processes across the organization.

Location

Walnut Creek, CA. In‑office attendance is expected 4 days per week.

Key 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.
• 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.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging, customer credit exposure, and collection performance; provide regular reporting, cash flow updates, and recommendations to management.
• 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 function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive experience in commercial credit, collections, and accounts receivable management, including experience in a corporate or manufacturing environment.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• 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.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, negotiation, and problem‑solving abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Self‑motivated, results‑oriented professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and customer‑focused environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO and sick days.
• The pay range for this position is $140,000 - $180,000 USD annually (base salary only, excluding bonus or other incentives).

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.