Credit Controller

Canadian Solar Inc. - Walnut Creek, CA

Hiring: Credit Controller Company: Canadian Solar Inc. Location: Walnut Creek, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 11:27:41 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, NetSuite, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, SAP, SQL About the job Required Skills: •Credit Risk & Portfolio Management •Lead the Company's credit risk and collections strategy, establishing policies, governance, and internal controls that balance risk management with commercial objectives. •Evaluate customer and counterparty creditworthiness through financial statement analysis, credit assessments, and ongoing portfolio monitoring, recommending credit limits and appropriate risk mitigation strategies. •Partner with Commercial, Legal, and Treasury to negotiate payment terms and structure credit enhancements, including letters of credit, guarantees, insurance, and other financial security instruments. •Monitor accounts receivable performance, customer aging, bad debt exposure, Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), and collection trends, proactively identifying risks and implementing strategies to improve cash flow and reduce financial exposure. •Serve as a trusted advisor to Finance and business leaders by providing actionable credit risk analysis that supports customer onboarding, contract negotiations, strategic investments, and commercial decision-making. •Prepare executive reporting and portfolio analytics that communicate financial exposure, collection performance, emerging risks, and recommendations to senior leadership. •Drive continuous improvement by strengthening credit, collections, reporting, and receivables processes through automation, data analytics, and scalable business practices. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. •Eight (8) or more years of progressive experience in credit risk, commercial credit, accounts receivable, collections, treasury, or corporate finance. •Three (3) or more years of leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional initiatives. •Strong expertise in commercial credit analysis, financial statement analysis, working capital management, accounts receivable, collections, and internal controls. •Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex financial risks, influence business decisions, negotiate effective solutions, and build strong relationships across all levels of the organization. •Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics, with experience leveraging business intelligence and reporting tools to support decision-making. •Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a high degree of integrity, attention to detail, and sound business judgment. •Operational familiarity with project finance, power purchase agreements (PPAs), EPC contracts, and commercial risk mitigation instruments. •MBA, CPA, CTP, Certified Credit Executive (CCE), or other relevant professional certification. Compensation: •$160,000 - $200,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!