Drive Cash Flow. Reduce Risk. Influence Business Decisions. 

Are you passionate about solving complex financial challenges, partnering across the business, and driving measurable results? As a Lead Credit Operations Specialist (Treasury), you will play a critical role in protecting company cash flow, optimizing receivables performance, and supporting strategic business operations across North America.

This critical position serves as the primary credit and collections expert for a significant vehicle receivables portfolio, partnering with dealers, financial institutions, fleet customers, government agencies, and internal stakeholders to deliver timely cash collections, mitigate risk, and enhance customer experience.

What You'll Do 

Lead a High-Impact Collections Portfolio 

Manage a portfolio of dealer, fleet, and government receivables, supporting billions in annual vehicle receivables while protecting cash flow and minimizing risk

Build strong relationships with dealers, banking partners, and internal stakeholders to resolve payment issues and optimize receivables performance

Lead resolution of complex collection matters, including funding delays, banking issues, customer disputes, delinquent accounts, and risk escalations

Oversee critical account activities, including finance holds, account terminations, banking maintenance, and governance controls related to receivable management

Drive Automation & Digital Transformation

Serve as a business product owner for Treasury receivables and in-transit payment technologies, ensuring solutions align with business objectives, compliance requirements, and operational needs.

Partner with IT and business teams to identify, develop, and implement AI-enabled solutions, workflow automation, and process improvements that enhance controls, improve productivity, increase reporting accuracy, and accelerate cash collections.

Lead system enhancements, technology implementations, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen Treasury operations.

Support Financial Planning & Compliance

Actively participate on the North America Credit Committee

Support budgeting, forecasting, month-end close activities, variance analysis, receivables reporting, SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit requirements

What You'll Learn 

This role provides a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure to the automotive industry while strengthening your financial leadership capabilities. 

You will: 

Develop deep knowledge of automotive operations, including dealer networks, fleet programs, supply chain logistics, production cycles, and vehicle distribution

Learn how large-scale receivables portfolios are managed and how collections strategy directly impacts cash flow and business performance

Expand expertise in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, internal controls, compliance, and treasury operations

Strengthen leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills while collaborating with senior stakeholders across the organization

Gain hands-on experience supporting SOX compliance, audit activities, and risk management initiatives within a complex corporate environment

Why This Role Matters 

This role goes beyond collections, directly influencing cash flow, customer relationships, risk reduction, and operational excellence across critical receivables portfolios while contributing to financial performance and long-term business success

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
Minimum of 8 years of Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Credit, or Collections experience (or 7 years with an MBA or Master's degree in Finance or Accounting)
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and build strong partnerships and with both internal and external stakeholders
Experience using ERP and financial systems, including SAP or comparable platforms
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
Demonstrated experience leading projects, process improvements, system implementations, or technology initiatives

Preferred Qualifications:

MBA, CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certifications
Experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit, Business to Business Collections, Treasury, Cash Application, or Financial Operations within a large corporate environment
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, influence cross-functional teams, and drive resolution of complex business issues
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial reporting tools, and analytics platforms
Experience leading process improvement, automation, digital transformation, or system enhancement initiatives
Strong executive communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights

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