Credit Collections Manager

Job Title: Credit & Collections Manager Location:Hybrid - Rosemont IL(1 day in office) Duration:Contract to Hire Compensation: $55–$60/hour(contract) Conversion salary target:~$120K–$125K Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401K About Us Brilliant® is an award-winning contract and consulting practice headquartered in Chicago, specializing in accounting, finance, technology, and business solutions across the Midwest and Southeast U.S. labor markets. About the Opportunity We are partnering with a growing, private equity-backed industrial manufacturing organization to identify a hands-on Credit & Collections Manager to lead a high-volume AR function during a critical period of transformation. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity based in Rosemont, IL, with a hybrid schedule (local candidates preferred). The company is experiencing rapid growth through acquisitions and is investing heavily in strengthening its finance operations, systems, and processes. Role Overview: This role requires a hands-on leader who can operate in the details while driving structure, accountability, and results. You will oversee the full credit and collections function, manage a team, and bring consistency to a high-volume, transactional environment. Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end accounts receivable operations, including collections, cash application, and credit management Oversee deductions and dispute resolution, including large customer accounts (Amazon, Grainger, Home Depot, etc.) Manage new customer setup, credit risk assessment, and credit limit approvals Supervise and drive the performance of a team (mix of full-time staff and temporary resources) Own month-end close activities related to AR, including reconciliations and reserve entries Provide clear, data-driven reporting to leadership on AR aging, KPIs, and expected outcomes Establish and improve collections strategies, policies, and procedures Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Service, and Finance to resolve issues and improve processes Drive consistency and accountability in a high-volume environment (1,400 customers / 26K transactions) Support and enhance AR systems and tools, including GetPaid (highly preferred) Qualifications: 7+ years of experience in credit and collections, with leadership experience Strong background in high-volume, transactional AR environments Hands-on experience with big box retailers / large customer accounts (Amazon, Grainger, Home Depot, etc.) is a must Proven ability to manage disputes and deductions directly (not through automation only) Experience with AR systems (GetPaid strongly preferred; HighRadius or similar acceptable) Ability to provide clear reporting, forecasts, and performance metrics to leadership Strong organizational skills with the ability to drive structure and accountability Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, building structure, and making a measurable impact within a growing organization. If you’re interested in learning more, apply directly or reach out for a confidential conversation.