What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Global Credit & Collections position at Watlow?
Working at Watlow
Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.
About Watlow
Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive.
Guided by our values: Do what is right, Always learning and improving, Respect everyone, and Lead with service and humility — we empower our people to turn ideas into real impact. Joining Watlow means becoming part of a team that embraces challenges, grows together, and shapes the future of technology, while making a real difference in the world.
At Watlow’s Global Headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, we combine a rich legacy with forward-thinking innovation. Founded in 1922 in the heart of St. Louis, Watlow has grown from a small heating element manufacturer into a global leader in thermal systems. Our headquarters is more than just an office, it’s a hub for collaboration, advanced engineering, and customer-focused solutions.
We are hiring a: Manager, Credit & Collections
In this role, you will shape enterprise-wide credit and collections strategy while driving operational excellence and compliance across global markets. You’ll lead integration efforts, deliver financial insights, and champion innovation through system implementations. Beyond technical expertise, you’ll foster collaboration and develop talent to ensure a high-performing, future-ready finance function.
What You’ll Do
Benefits
The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us.The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:
We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.
Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.
About Watlow
Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive.
Guided by our values: Do what is right, Always learning and improving, Respect everyone, and Lead with service and humility — we empower our people to turn ideas into real impact. Joining Watlow means becoming part of a team that embraces challenges, grows together, and shapes the future of technology, while making a real difference in the world.
At Watlow’s Global Headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, we combine a rich legacy with forward-thinking innovation. Founded in 1922 in the heart of St. Louis, Watlow has grown from a small heating element manufacturer into a global leader in thermal systems. Our headquarters is more than just an office, it’s a hub for collaboration, advanced engineering, and customer-focused solutions.
We are hiring a: Manager, Credit & Collections
In this role, you will shape enterprise-wide credit and collections strategy while driving operational excellence and compliance across global markets. You’ll lead integration efforts, deliver financial insights, and champion innovation through system implementations. Beyond technical expertise, you’ll foster collaboration and develop talent to ensure a high-performing, future-ready finance function.
What You’ll Do
- Lead Credit & Collections Strategy: Set enterprise-wide creditworthiness policies, manage collections, and resolve payment discrepancies.
- Drive Operational Excellence: Implement and improve financial processes, ensure compliance with global regulations, and maintain effective internal controls.
- Provide Financial Insights: Develop cash forecasts, trend analysis, and support collaborative planning and performance measurement.
- Champion Integration & Innovation: Facilitate integration of credit and collections for acquisitions and support global implementation of Oracle.
- Develop Talent & Expertise: Coach and mentor the collection team, increase financial acumen across the enterprise, and educate on credit laws and regulations.
- Collaborate Across Functions: Partner with global finance teams, promote cross-functional communication, and support organizational initiatives for best practices and lean objectives
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting; advanced degree preferred
- 7–10 years of progressive responsibility in finance, accounting, or financial services
- Proven experience leading teams and developing talent
- Strong background in project management and change management is highly desirable
Benefits
The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us.The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:
- Annual Incentive Program
- 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
- Wellness incentives
- Employee Personal Assistance Program
- Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.
