Director of Credit, Collections & Accounts Receivable

Centerline; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Centerline is looking for a Director of Credit, Accounts Receivable & Collections to lead credit and collections operations, develop strategies to optimize cash flow, and manage receivables portfolios. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in credit leadership, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and proficiency in tools like Sage and ERP systems.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $160,000 to $185,000 annually, depending on experience. Centerline fosters an inclusive workplace and encourages all qualified applicants to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in credit and accounts receivable.
• Experience managing international and U.S.-based teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute credit policies and strategies.
• Oversee collections operations to maximize cash flow.
• Monitor aging performance and implement corrective action plans.

Skills

Financial analysis

Credit risk management

Leadership

Excel proficiency

BI reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Advanced degree or professional certification

Tools

Sage

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Director of Credit, Accounts Receivable & Collections is responsible for leading enterprise-wide credit, collections, and accounts receivable operations while driving strategic initiatives that optimize cash flow, mitigate financial risk, and improve overall order-to-cash performance. This role oversees receivables portfolios, develops credit and collections strategies, establishes operational controls, and partners with executive leadership to support organizational growth and financial objectives.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise credit policies, procedures, and risk management strategies.
• Oversee commercial credit decisions, customer creditworthiness assessments, and credit limit approvals.
• Direct all accounts receivable and collections operations to maximize cash flow and minimize aged receivables.
• Establish collection strategies, performance standards, service level agreements, and recovery initiatives.
• Monitor aging performance, DSO, collection effectiveness, and cash application metrics.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans to improve portfolio performance and reduce bad debt exposure.
• Must have experience with Sage, ERP systems, Excel (proficient), and BI reporting.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Advanced degree or professional certification preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of leadership experience in Credit, Accounts Receivable, Collections, Order-to-Cash operations.
• Experience managing receivables portfolios.
• Must have experience leading teams that include both U.S.-based and international employees.
• Proven experience leading enterprise credit risk management programs.
• Demonstrated success managing high-performing teams in a shared services or complex multi-location environment.
• Strong background in financial analysis, forecasting, and executive-level reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, and organizational integration activities.
• Experience with financial reporting tools.
• Experience within telecommunications or large-scale construction companies.

Position Type

Full-Time

AAP/EEO Statement

Centerline is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary is 160,000-185,000 annually, depending on experience.