Credit/Collections Supervisor/Manager
Robert Half · Winston-Salem, NC · Yesterday
On-siteAccountingFull-time
We are looking for an experienced credit and collections leader to guide risk management and receivables performance for a multi-entity organization in Winston Salem, North Carolina. This role will shape credit practices, strengthen cash flow, and help limit exposure to losses while supporting business operations in a construction-focused environment. The position works closely with finance, operations, project stakeholders, and legal partners to make sound decisions that protect the company and enable sustainable growth.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain company-wide credit standards, workflows, and control measures across multiple business units and locations.
- Evaluate customer financial strength to determine account setup decisions, assign appropriate credit thresholds, and define payment terms.
- Direct collection efforts for overdue balances, including resolution plans for high-risk and escalated accounts.
- Oversee the use of construction-related payment protections such as liens, bond claims, notices, and related documentation.
- Track receivables aging, loss trends, write-offs, and other performance indicators to identify risk and improve outcomes.
- Collaborate with operations, project teams, sales, finance, and legal to address project payment concerns and customer risk issues.
- Lead, coach, and develop the credit and collections team to improve performance, accountability, and service levels.
- Maintain adherence to company policies, internal controls, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve consistency, and enhance supporting systems and reporting tools.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.
- At least 8 years of progressive leadership experience in credit, collections, or accounts receivable.
- Background in construction, building materials, or another project-driven industry is strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of commercial credit risk assessment, collections strategy, and customer account evaluation.
- Working knowledge of liens, bond claims, and common construction payment practices.
- Demonstrated success leading teams and influencing cross-functional partners in a complex organization.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience operating within a large, multi-entity business environment.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
- Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.