Manager, Credit & Collections

WaterBridge•Houston, TX

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Credit and Collection Manager to join our dynamic accounting team. The successful candidate will play a key role in building our credit and collections process and ensuring timely communication and collection efforts with our customers. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in credit and collections. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: The following represents most of the duties performed by the position but is not meant to be all-inclusive nor prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary. Employees are expected to comply with all regulatory, environmental, and safety rules and standards, as well as corporate policies. The Technical Accounting duties you will be responsible for include: Develop and implement credit policies and procedures Monitor and manage outstanding accounts receivable Coordinate with commercial team and customers to resolve billing disputes Prepare regular reports on credit and collection activities Negotiate payment plans with delinquent customers Handle escalated collection issues and disputes Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all collection activities Collaborate with external agencies for debt recovery Develop and maintain relationships with key customers Assist in building out process to assess creditworthiness of potential customers Qualifications & Requirements: Have a Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education Certification in credit management is preferred but not required (e.g., CICM, NACM) Must have 8+ years industry related progressive credit and collections experience Must have strong analytical skills and attention to detail Must have excellent negotiation and communication skills Have a proven track record of driving process improvements and implementing best practices in credit and collections Experience working with CRM systems and proficiency in Microsoft Excel Experience with accounting software, Workday Financials is preferred. Experience with OpenInvoice Working Conditions/Environment: Operates in a professional and/or business casual office environment Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position Position Location: Houston, TX Benefits: At WaterBridge, our employee benefits include, but are not limited to, the following: Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug Coverage Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, & Child(ren) Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance – Company Paid Short Term & Long Term Disability – Company Paid 401(k) or Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan, plus a company match Flexible Paid Time Off And many other benefits not listed here About Us The WaterBridge group of companies is a fast-paced and growing organization. Our business lines include produced water handling and recycling, land management and environmental solutions. Our employees provide essential services to unlock sustainable American energy production every day, and we are continually seeking dedicated individuals who thrive on both creativity and challenge to be a part of our team. We pride ourselves for our strong commitment to our employees and for creating a workplace where employees feel genuinely valued and connected. Join our entrepreneurial and innovative team today! WHO WE ARE At WaterBridge, we believe that our people make the difference! We are committed to provide our employees with personal development and growth opportunities. We've been leading the emergence and evolution of the midstream water sector since 2015, backed by our strong core values and operational excellence. WaterBridge owns and operates permanent, integrated water infrastructure networks to address the long term produces water management requirements of E&P companies. Our Mission: To make WaterBridge the standard bearer for the water midstream industry. Core Values: SAFETY Safety is important. We demand a personal commitment at all levels within the organization. Everyone has the right and responsibility to speak up and stop any unsafe work being performed. TEAMWORK + COLLABORATION We work with humility and courage to be a team player. We define success by contribution and not competition. We consider the impact we have on others before we act. INTEGRITY + TRUST We honor our commitments. We demonstrate a propensity to trust and act in the very best interest of all. We do not tolerate dishonesty or intimidation. AUTHENTIC COMMUNICATION We are honest and respectful. We genuinely listen to each other and encourage healthy debate. We do not spin the truth, have hidden agendas, or hide information. ACCOUNTABILITY FOR RESULTS We hold ourselves accountable and take responsibility for results, regardless of outcome. We learn from our mistakes, encourage feedback, and increase our capabilities. We do not overpromise or underdeliver. ENTREPRENEURIAL INNOVATION Everyone is a leader: we “think big” in everything we do and encourage new ideas. We strive for continuous improvement and encourage responsible risk taking. We do not play it safe due to complacency. WaterBridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At WaterBridge, we believe that our people make the difference! We are committed to provide our employees with personal development and growth opportunities. We've been leading the emergence and evolution of the midstream water sector since 2015, backed by our strong core values and operational excellence. WaterBridge owns and operates permanent, integrated water infrastructure networks to address the long term produces water management requirements of E&P companies.

Requirements

Have a Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Must have 8+ years industry related progressive credit and collections experience
Must have strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Must have excellent negotiation and communication skills
Have a proven track record of driving process improvements and implementing best practices in credit and collections
Experience working with CRM systems and proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience with accounting software, Workday Financials is preferred.
Experience with OpenInvoice

Nice To Haves

Certification in credit management is preferred but not required (e.g., CICM, NACM)

Responsibilities

Develop and implement credit policies and procedures
Monitor and manage outstanding accounts receivable
Coordinate with commercial team and customers to resolve billing disputes
Prepare regular reports on credit and collection activities
Negotiate payment plans with delinquent customers
Handle escalated collection issues and disputes
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all collection activities
Collaborate with external agencies for debt recovery
Develop and maintain relationships with key customers
Assist in building out process to assess creditworthiness of potential customers