What are the responsibilities and job description for the Collections Manager - Mat leave position at Brilliant®?
Job Title: Interim Collections Manager
Location: Remote
Salary Range: 60-63/hr.
Benefits
Brilliant® is an award-winning contract and consulting practice headquartered in Chicago and specializing in accounting, finance, technology and business solutions for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. labor markets.
Role Overview
Join a Dynamic Team as a Collections Manager (Mat Leave Coverage) – Remote Opportunity
Are you a results-driven collections professional with leadership experience seeking a chance to make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing, socially responsible organization? This is the second-largest social good software company globally, is seeking a motivated Collections Manager to oversee our high-volume receivables team during a temporary maternity leave. This is a contract role perfect for a doer who thrives in a busy, changing environment and is eager to contribute immediately.
Key Responsibilities
In this pivotal role, you'll oversee the collections process, manage a talented team, and collaborate with finance and IT teams to ensure streamlined operations. Your expertise in collections, coupled with your ability to adapt quickly and communicate effectively, will help maintain our momentum while providing strategic insights through reporting. This high-energy position offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a mission-driven company that supports over 16,000 nonprofits and leading corporations worldwide.
Qualifications
Minimum 8 years of experience in collections management or a similar financial leadership role
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Location: Remote
Salary Range: 60-63/hr.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
Brilliant® is an award-winning contract and consulting practice headquartered in Chicago and specializing in accounting, finance, technology and business solutions for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. labor markets.
Role Overview
Join a Dynamic Team as a Collections Manager (Mat Leave Coverage) – Remote Opportunity
Are you a results-driven collections professional with leadership experience seeking a chance to make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing, socially responsible organization? This is the second-largest social good software company globally, is seeking a motivated Collections Manager to oversee our high-volume receivables team during a temporary maternity leave. This is a contract role perfect for a doer who thrives in a busy, changing environment and is eager to contribute immediately.
Key Responsibilities
In this pivotal role, you'll oversee the collections process, manage a talented team, and collaborate with finance and IT teams to ensure streamlined operations. Your expertise in collections, coupled with your ability to adapt quickly and communicate effectively, will help maintain our momentum while providing strategic insights through reporting. This high-energy position offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a mission-driven company that supports over 16,000 nonprofits and leading corporations worldwide.
Qualifications
Minimum 8 years of experience in collections management or a similar financial leadership role
- Proven leadership skills with experience motivating and developing teams
- Strong proficiency in Excel, including pivots, VLOOKUPs, and SUMIF formulas
- Experience managing high invoice volumes (7,000–8,000/month) and large aging receivables
- Ability to interpret and produce complex reports and data analysis
- Familiarity with debt collection processes, automation, and software
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Ability to handle a chaotic, fast-paced environment and pivot as needed
- Experience with SaaS industry billing, revenue recognition, or SaaS-based ERP systems
- Knowledge of High Radius, Sage Intacct, Workday or Salesforce
- Exposure to global team management, including offshore and onshore coordination
- Financial forecasting and ad hoc reporting capabilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Prior experience in SaaS or technology industries is highly desirable
- Leadership experience in a remote or distributed team environment
- Ability to work effectively in a remote setting, coordinating with teams and stakeholders across multiple time zones
- Flexibility to adapt to a busy, sometimes chaotic work environment
- Willingness to learn new systems and processes quickly, with proactive communication and curiosity
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