Director, Credit and Collections Westminster

Position: Director, Credit and Collections Westminster, CO, US + 1 more
## Director, Credit and Collections

US - CO, Westminster Your

Title:

Director, Credit and Collections

Job Location:

Westminster, CO or Dayton, OH-Hybrid Our Department:
Corporate Finance What You Will DoIn this pivotal role, you'll develop best-in-class credit policies and lead a high-performing team to recover outstanding receivables across a diverse portfolio, including SaaS, software, and hardware.

You're the ideal candidate if you possess a deep understanding of B2B credit risk, commercial collections, and customer success strategies, from small subscriptions to enterprise accounts. Crucially, you'll drive IT automation (RPA, AI) and process improvements in our dynamic, technology-driven environment. Reporting directly to the VP, Finance Transformation, you'll safeguard our financial health, maximize cash flow, and ensure customer success.
* Lead with Strategy:
Drive a global credit & collections vision that balances growth and risk, tailored to Trimble’s hybrid software + hardware model.
* Streamline Systems:
Champion process and tech improvements across credit approval, order-to-cash, and collections workflows to boost speed, accuracy, and scalability.
* Build a High-Impact Team:
Lead, mentor, and grow a results-driven team focused on performance, accountability, and exceptional internal and external service.
* Drive Smart Credit Decisions:
Oversee credit risk assessments for new and existing customers, factoring in financial health, contract structures, and industry dynamics.
* Own Collections Performance:
Direct all collections efforts to reduce DSO and bad debt across subscription and hardware revenue streams—delivering on SLAs and business goals.
* Analyze & Act:
Deliver data-driven insights and reporting on aging receivables, credit risk, and bad debt trends. Present strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
* Ensure Audit-Ready Compliance:
Maintain full adherence to regulatory, internal control, and audit standards.
* Collaborate to Win:
Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Legal, and Ops to support healthy growth and customer experience.
* Manage External Vendors:
Oversee relationships with third-party collection agencies and credit bureaus as needed.

What Skills & Experience You Should Bring
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA or relevant professional certification (e.g. CCE) preferred.
* Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in credit and collections, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or management role.
* Demonstrated experience in a company with both software/SaaS and hardware product lines is highly preferred.
* Proven track record of successfully managing large accounts receivable portfolios and improving DSO.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and make sound credit decisions.
* Excellent leadership, team-building, and interpersonal communication skills.
* In-depth knowledge of credit risk assessment methodologies, commercial credit laws, and collections best practices.
* Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, Net Suite, SAP) and dedicated credit & collections software such as FIS/Get Paid.
* Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.

About Your Location Trimble Inc. officially relocated its corporate headquarters to Westminster, Colorado, on October 6, 2022, moving from its long-time base in Sunnyvale, California. This move solidified Westminster's status as a pivotal center for Trimble's global operations.

Trimble's Westminster, CO headquarters is much more than just an administrative office. It's a strategic center for executive leadership, a major employment hub, and a key driver of innovation and business development for several of Trimble's most important market segments globally.

About Trimble’s Corporate Finance, Credit and Collections Department Trimble's Corporate Finance, Credit, and Collections department is a robust and forward-thinking operation, vital for managing the company's financial liquidity, mitigating risk, and ensuring the smooth flow of revenue from its diverse global customer base. The emphasis on process improvement and…