Credit & Collections Supervisor at Merit

Irving, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HVAC, ConstructionIndustries

Requirements

  • Associate degree required; Bachelor’s preferred
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in collections, including 5+ years in a supervisory capacity
  • HVAC, construction, or related industry experience strongly preferred
  • ERP experience (Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O strongly preferred)
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Macros, data analytics)
  • Experience with ticketing/case management systems and automation tools
  • Elevated professionalism with empathy, integrity, and positive intent
  • Strong communication and executive presence with the ability to influence across all levels
  • Analytical and data-driven mindset with proven ability to drive performance
  • Resilient leader comfortable navigating acquisitions, ERP migrations, and rapid growth
  • Inclusive, collaborative, and adaptable leadership style

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of collections specialists and senior specialists, ensuring performance against KPIs and SLAs
  • Serve as company signatory for unconditional lien documents and maintain current lien law and credit protocols
  • Build trusted partnerships with business unit controllers, sales leaders, and operational teams across multiple states
  • Demonstrate flexibility to backfill direct reporting roles as needed to maintain business continuity
  • Oversee daily collections operations and manage escalations with professionalism and urgency
  • Monitor aging reports, evaluate collection trends, and deliver actionable reporting to senior leadership
  • Approve credits, refunds, and third-party collection (TPC) referrals within established thresholds
  • Manage bad debt reserves and write-off approvals in alignment with accounting policy
  • Direct lien-related processes, including preliminary notices, waivers, filings, and releases, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Use data and trend analysis to improve collection strategies and minimize risk
  • Drive automation initiatives and serve as subject matter expert (SME) for system upgrades and user acceptance testing (UAT)
  • Lead integration of acquisitions and ERP migrations, ensuring seamless transitions
  • Enforce SOPs, internal controls, and compliance requirements
  • Manage bad debt reserves, write-offs, and monthly AR close processes
  • Lead AR reviews and credit risk assessments with senior stakeholders

Skills

Credit Management
Collections
Team Leadership
KPI Management
Aging Reports
Lien Law
Accounts Receivable
Escalation Management
Reporting
People Development

Merit

Software solutions for government programs

About Merit

Merits.com offers software solutions for large-scale government programs, focusing on public sector needs such as state service agencies and emergency response teams. Their platform connects systems, manages workflows, and provides analytics, ensuring quick deployment and high security through Snowflake Data Cloud. In emergencies, they assist first responders, while also helping employment agencies connect job-seekers with opportunities and state agencies streamline services. The goal is to enhance the efficiency of government programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting economic growth.

Sunnyvale, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$76.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Government & Public Sector, Enterprise Software, DefenseIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life, & short-term disability insurance
Parental leave
Flexible work
Unlimited PTO
Paid holidays

Risks

Rising competition in GovTech could threaten Merit's market share.
State contract reliance exposes Merit to political and budgetary changes.
Rapid tech changes require Merit to innovate continuously to stay competitive.

Differentiation

Merit's SwaS model accelerates government program transformation, achieving 95% customer satisfaction.
The platform offers secure, real-time verification for licenses and eligibility status.
Merit combines technology with on-ground support for emergency response and workforce revitalization.

Upsides

Growing demand for digital identity verification boosts Merit's market potential.
Government funding expansion for workforce programs aligns with Merit's solutions.
Increased focus on disaster preparedness enhances demand for Merit's emergency technology.

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