Credit & Collections Manager

Job Title: Credit, Credit Risk, and Collections Manager

Location: Whippany, NJ (Hybrid, 3 days on-site)

Duration: 12 Month Contract ( possible extensions)

Job Summary



Responsible for executing Credit, Credit Risk, and Collections activities supporting a large U.S. healthcare business, contributing to the effective management of a multi-billion-dollar Accounts Receivable (A/R) portfolio. This role ensures the quality, collectability, and risk management of A/R across multiple healthcare business segments through hands-on analysis, monitoring, and issue resolution. Operates as an individual contributor with accountability for Overdue balances and DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) performance across assigned portfolios managed by third-party Credit & Collections teams.



Scope

• Geographic Coverage: United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico
• Operates within a complex, multi-business environment including Pharma, Radiology, Women's Healthcare, and Consumer Healthcare
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Credit & Collections activities executed by third-party providers and shared services teams, ensuring alignment with policies, service levels, and internal controls
• Review and challenge vendor collection strategies, prioritization, and escalation decisions to ensure effective portfolio management
• Conduct and review credit risk assessments, including financial analysis, payment behavior, exposure levels, and industry indicators; approve credit recommendations within defined authority levels
• Monitor customer credit limits, terms, and exposures, initiating reviews and corrective actions as risk profiles change
• Partner with third-party vendors to resolve delinquencies, payment delays, short payments, disputes, and credit holds, intervening on complex or high-risk accounts
• Act as an escalation point for internal stakeholders when collection efforts stall or cross-functional alignment is needed
• Track and analyze key A/R and working capital metrics, including DSO, aging, and collection effectiveness, and drive follow-up actions
• Ensure compliance with audit requirements, internal controls, and documentation standards
• Identify process gaps and performance improvement opportunities, partnering with leadership to implement solutions
  
  

Key Working Relationships

• Finance partners (Controllers, Accounting Managers) for coordination on credit risk, exposure, and reporting
• Order-to-Cash (O2C) teams and global process owners for policy and process alignment
• Shared services teams and third-party vendors for daily execution
• Sales and Market Access teams to support dispute resolution and escalations
• Legal, Treasury, Audit, and external partners (e.g., collection agencies, credit data providers)
• Customer finance contacts for collections, dispute resolution, and payment follow-up
  
  

Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor's degree with 6-8 years of experience in Credit, Collections, or Accounts Receivable (or Master's with 4-6 years)
• Experience in healthcare, pharma, consumer products, or related industries preferred
• Strong understanding of Credit & Collections fundamentals, including financial analysis, risk assessment, and A/R management
• Experience within an Order-to-Cash (O2C) environment, including collaboration with shared services or third-party vendors
• Familiarity with internal controls, audit standards, and compliance requirements
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and SAP P2R (required); SAP P4S a plus
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment
• Effective communication skills with the ability to engage across internal teams, vendors, and customer stakeholders
  

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