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This role is responsible for evaluating customer creditworthiness, establishing and enforcing credit and collection policies, and managing the full accounts receivable cycle. Working closely with the Assistant Controller, CFO, and cross-functional partners in Sales, Operations, and Customer Service, the Credit Manager monitors the aging of accounts, manages the bad debt reserve, and ensures the timely collection of outstanding balances. As the primary point of contact for credit-related decisions, the Credit Manager plays a key role in protecting and strengthening the financial health of the company.\nKey Responsibilities\nCredit Evaluation & Risk Management\nEvaluate new and existing customers for creditworthiness and approve credit decisions; assign appropriate credit terms and credit limits in accordance with company policy.\nEstablish and maintain credit policies, payment terms, and credit limits, ensuring all orders comply with company credit and collection policy.\nMonitor and manage credit exposure across the customer portfolio, including international credit risk and export documentation requirements.\nCollections & Accounts Receivable\nManage the end-to-end collections process, maintaining regular contact with customers and verifying the status of outstanding payments.\nMonitor AR aging, DSO, CEI, bad debt, and overall collection performance, driving corrective action where needed.\nResolve customer disputes and partner with Sales to accelerate collections and improve cash flow.\nAssign accounts to outside collection agencies as needed, with Assistant Controller approval.\nWork with the Assistant Controller to calculate DSO and manage bad debt and the bad debt reserve.\nCash Application & Reconciliation\nOversee daily posting of cash receipts; reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.\nSupport month-end close, including reconciliations, write-offs, and related journal activity.\nReporting & Cash Forecasting\nGenerate daily and monthly reports for the Assistant Controller and CFO on the status of past-due accounts.\nForecast cash collections and provide executive-level KPI reporting on AR and credit performance.\nDealer, Distributor & International Programs\nManage dealer and distributor credit programs, supporting both domestic and international distributors.\nReview distributor inventory and payment trends to inform credit and collection strategy.\nCoordinate the resolution of rebate, deduction, and pricing disputes.\nPartner with Logistics and Supply Chain on order releases and credit holds.\nProcess, Systems & Compliance\nEnsure internal control compliance across all AR and credit processes.\nDrive ERP, reporting, and process automation improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.\nTeam Leadership\nLead, develop, and mentor the AR/Credit team, driving results and maintaining accountability across the credit function.\nKey Performance Indicators\nDays Sales Outstanding (DSO) • Collection Effectiveness Index (CEI)\nCurrent AR % • 90+ Day Aging\nBad Debt % • Cash Forecast Accuracy\nDispute Resolution Cycle Time\nIdeal Team Member\nHungry, Humble, and Smart - embodies the Sonance team culture\nStrategic thinker with the ability to execute tactically\nEntrepreneurial mindset with a competitive drive to win\nHigh integrity, trustworthiness, and a commitment to doing the right thing\nResilient and composed under pressure\nInspiring leader who motivates others through action & vision\nRequirements\nQualifications & Skills\nExperience:\nBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business (or a related field).\n10+ years of progressive experience in Credit/Collections/Accounts Receivable, including credit risk evaluation, DSO management, bad debt management, and AR reconciliation.\nPrior experience leading or developing a team preferred.\nPrior collections experience in the audio electronics or consumer electronics field a plus.\nTechnical Skills:\nExperience with ERP systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Oracle, EPICOR, SAP, NETSUITE).\nAdvanced Excel skills; Power BI and CLAUDE AI experience.\nSolid financial acumen across credit risk evaluation, DSO calculation, bad debt management, and accounts receivable reconciliation.\nCore Competencies:\nCommunication - Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to maintain professional relationships with customers and internal stakeholders throughout the collections process.\nLeadership - Strong managerial skills with the ability to drive results, maintain accountability, and develop a high-performing team.\n Analytical - Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret AR data, identify trends, and make sound credit decisions.\nSonance is an equal opportunity employer. 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