Credit Manager

Tyler Houk (Practice Director) with Robert Half is looking for a Credit Manager to join our agriculture organization in Fresno, California and lead credit, collections, and accounts receivable activities with a strong focus on accuracy and partnership. This position works closely with leadership and commercial teams to protect cash flow, manage customer exposure, and keep account activity aligned with company standards. The ideal candidate brings sound financial judgment, experience leading AR operations, and the ability to resolve issues quickly while supporting a high-performing team.

Responsibilities:

• Direct day-to-day credit and accounts receivable functions, ensuring customer balances are recorded accurately and reconciled on a timely basis.

• Evaluate customer exposure and maintain appropriate credit limits and credit insurance documentation in coordination with internal stakeholders.

• Guide collection strategy by reviewing aging trends, prioritizing follow-up efforts, and escalating accounts that present elevated risk.

• Oversee customer-related claims and insurance claim activity, helping drive prompt review, documentation, and resolution.

• Produce reporting for management that highlights receivable performance, collection progress, credit risk, and outstanding account issues.

• Supervise and support department staff, including assigning work, providing coaching, and promoting consistent execution of established procedures.

• Partner with Sales and other cross-functional teams to strengthen and document efficient processes for accounts receivable and related commercial activities.

• Review transactions eligible for settlement with grower accounting and approve them in accordance with company guidelines.

• Resolve billing and account discrepancies within required deadlines while maintaining strong communication with internal and external contacts.

• Promote responsible business practices by supporting sustainability, inclusion, ethical decision-making, and accountability in daily operations.

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or finance.

• Minimum of 3 years of direct experience in accounts receivable, commercial credit, or collections management.

• Prior leadership experience, including 1 to 3 years supervising or managing staff.

• Strong knowledge of commercial collections, credit evaluation, approval practices, and aging analysis.

• Ability to analyze customer accounts, identify risk, and make sound decisions that support cash flow and protect the business.

• Experience preparing reports and using financial data to communicate account status and collection performance to management.

• Effective collaboration and communication skills for working across accounting, sales, and leadership teams.

For confidential consideration apply directly or reach out to Tyler Houk on LinkedIn!