Director of Credit

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a highly stable, privately held organization headquartered in Lake Park, FL to hire a Director of Credit
. This is a long‑term succession role
, replacing a retiring leader, with a strong focus on runway, ownership, and scale
.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned credit leader who has owned credit and accounts receivable at a mid‑to‑large organization and is seeking a long‑term home to grow with a business over the next decade and beyond.

• Own the end‑to‑end Credit and AR function
  , including policy, terms, exposure, and risk management
• Provide leadership over credit approvals, limits, and customer exposure across a complex customer base
• Oversee DSO, aging, bad debt, and collections strategy
  , partnering closely with Sales and Operations
• Lead, mentor, and develop a Credit/AR team in a hands‑on, operational environment
• Serve as a key partner to Finance leadership
  , supporting month‑end close, forecasting, and executive reporting
• Drive process improvements, automation, and system enhancements
  , including ERP initiatives
• Support a growing organization currently around $500M in revenue
  , with a strategic path toward $1B+

• 12+ years of progressive experience in Credit leadership
• Demonstrated ownership of credit policy, terms, and exposure at a $300M+ organization
• Experience leading Credit/AR teams in complex, multi‑customer environments
• Strong track record of career stability and long tenures (runway is a top priority)
• Comfortable operating in a hands‑on, onsite leadership role
• ERP experience required; system implementation or transformation experience is a plus
• Industry background is flexible —
  credit ownership and scale matter most
• Base salary up to ~$150,000
  , depending on experience
• 15% annual bonus
• Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate

This is not a short‑term hire. The company is intentionally seeking a long‑term credit leader who can grow with the organization and become a trusted member of the leadership team over the next 15–20+ years
.