This confidential employer is a progressive, values‑driven organization known for its collaborative, non‑competitive environment and strong commitment to integrity. The company is guided by executives who share leadership responsibilities, model transparency, and foster a culture where people support one another rather than compete. Decisions are made thoughtfully, communication is open, and employees are trusted to lead with professionalism and accountability. This is an environment where experienced professionals can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and feel respected for the expertise they bring.

This role offers the opportunity for an accomplished professional to take ownership of critical AR and credit functions that directly influence the organization’s financial strength. The successful candidate will join a collaborative environment that values accuracy, integrity, sound credit judgment, and exceptional service delivery. This is a high‑impact position for someone who thrives on accountability, continuous improvement, and building strong client relationships.

Job Summary

A seasoned Accounts Receivable/Credit leader with a proven record of driving results in a global retail business. This role oversees the full AR lifecycle — from invoicing and collections to reconciliation and reporting — while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strong financial controls. In addition to AR leadership, the position is responsible for credit evaluation, credit limit management, and monitoring credit exposure to safeguard the organization from financial risk. The ideal candidate brings strategic insight, advanced analytical capability, and the confidence to lead negotiations with clients on complex or escalated matters. This position plays a critical role in protecting cash flow, strengthening client relationships, and supporting the organization’s overall financial performance.

Duties

• Lead and oversee the full Accounts Receivable lifecycle, including invoicing, collections, reconciliation, reporting, and financial controls.
• Manage credit evaluation processes for new and existing clients, including reviewing financial information, assessing creditworthiness, and recommending or setting appropriate credit limits.
• Monitor credit exposure and payment risk, identifying delinquency trends and taking proactive action to protect cash flow.
• Utilize accounting systems such as QuickBooks, Sage, and PeopleSoft to ensure accurate, efficient, and compliant financial recordkeeping.
• Conduct detailed account analysis to identify discrepancies, overdue accounts, and credit‑related concerns, implementing corrective actions where needed.
• Lead negotiations with clients on complex or escalated billing issues, demonstrating professionalism, authority, and sound judgment.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of all AR and credit activities and prepare regular performance and risk reports for management review.
• Collaborate with internal teams — including Accounts Payable, Bookkeeping, and Operations — to ensure alignment and accuracy across financial records.
• Support month‑end close and audit preparation by ensuring AR and credit data is complete, accurate, and audit‑ready.
• Provide exceptional client service by responding promptly and professionally to inquiries regarding invoices, payments, or credit terms.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading Accounts Receivable and credit management functions, ideally within financial services or a related industry, with a demonstrated record of delivering measurable results.
• Expertise in credit assessment, credit limit management, and credit risk evaluation, including the ability to make sound, data‑driven credit decisions.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, and PeopleSoft; experience optimizing or implementing AR systems is an asset.
• Deep knowledge of bookkeeping, accounting principles, reconciliation processes, and credit control practices.
• Strong analytical capability, with the abil