Credit Controller

Canadian Solar•Walnut Creek, CA

36d•Onsite

About The Position

The Credit Controller is responsible for leading the Company's credit risk strategy, accounts receivable portfolio, and collections function to protect financial assets, optimize working capital, and support sustainable business growth. This role partners with Operations Finance, Accounting, Legal, and Executive Leadership to evaluate customer and counterparty credit risk, strengthen internal controls, and improve cash flow across the Company's solar, and battery energy storage (BESS) portfolio.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in renewable energy, utility-scale solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, utilities, or other capital-intensive industries.
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.
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

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.
Foster collaborative relationships across Finance, Commercial, Operations, and Legal while exercising sound judgment, strong negotiation skills, and a customer-focused approach to resolving complex credit and collection matters.
Influence cross-functional stakeholders through strong communication, business acumen, and strategic thinking, while effectively managing competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.