Master Collection Strategist

This role is responsible for coordinating and managing day-to-day activities of the collection teams. The Collections Manager will be accountable for $50M trade accounts receivable portfolio across NA Institutional divisions.

Responsibilities include:

• Partner with business leaders to implement solutions that drive end-to-end OTC process execution.
• Manage high-risk customers, controlling and managing credit exposure and extension in compliance with policy.
• Lead a team of associates, holding them accountable to accelerate collections, minimize AR aging, hold customers to invoice terms and improve portfolio health.
• Credit policy enforcement.
• Monitor AR portfolio and working capital trends to manage issues, accelerate cash flow, identify opportunities for process improvement and provide KPIs, commentary and analysis for senior finance leadership, division management and internal/external auditors.
• Collaborate with Divisional finance and sales management on key credit issues, impacts to the division, portfolio trends, and balance sheet planning.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and minimum 10 years of combined experience in accounting, finance or credit management. They should also have demonstrated experience in leading a high-performing team, business-oriented teams that have a sense of urgency, a focus on results, and a commitment to quality.

Additional qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience managing time demands, incomplete information or unexpected events.
• Solid organizational and planning skills.
• Experience delivering results while leading a large team.

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are passionate about driving results, building high-performing teams and delivering exceptional service, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.