Strategic Credit & Collections Leader

Canadian Solar; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical/dental/life/disability program

PTO and sick days

Performance bonus

Job summary

Canadian Solar's CS Power Systems division in Walnut Creek, CA, seeks a Credit Manager to lead customer credit risk management and collections while protecting company assets. You will collaborate with Sales, Finance, Operations and leadership to evaluate creditworthiness and optimize cash flow.

The role requires 7–10 years in credit/collections, SAP and Excel expertise, and strong communication. In-office presence is required four days per week in Walnut Creek.

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.

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.

Skills

Financial statement analysis

Credit risk assessment

Collections

Excel (Advanced)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Canadian Solar's CS Power Systems division in Walnut Creek, CA, seeks a Credit Manager to lead customer credit risk management and collections while protecting company assets. You will collaborate with Sales, Finance, Operations and leadership to evaluate creditworthiness and optimize cash flow.

The role requires 7–10 years in credit/collections, SAP and Excel expertise, and strong communication. In-office presence is required four days per week in Walnut Creek.