Job Description Cash Collection & Portfolio Management Manage a designated portfolio of customer accounts, owning the end-to-end collection process.
Proactively follow up on overdue invoices through written and verbal communication.
Secure, track, and manage promise-to-pay commitments and follow up on missed payments.
Escalate delinquent accounts in line with established escalation guidelines and timelines.
Dispute Management & Resolution Identify, log, and actively resolve invoice and payment disputes.
Partner with Billing, Sales, Credit, and Operations teams to resolve root causes of non-payment.
Ensure timely and accurate documentation of disputes, agreements, and outcomes in financial systems.
Forecasting & Reporting Prepare and maintain accurate weekly cash collection forecasts for assigned accounts.
Maintain up-to-date account notes, reason codes, and status updates to support reporting and visibility.
Support regional AR reviews by providing transparent insights into risks, blockers, and expected cash timing.
Customer & Internal Communication Communicate professionally and confidently with customers regarding payment status and expectations.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align on customer actions, escalations, and next steps.
Support consequence management actions (such as interest application or service suspension) when required and approved.
Process & Compliance Adhere to standardized global collections processes, SLAs, and documentation requirements.
Ensure all collection activity is auditable, accurate, and compliant with internal controls.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Collections function.
Qualifications 3 years + of experience in Accounts Receivable, Cash Collections, or a related finance role.
Experience managing a customer portfolio independently.
Exposure to ERP-based AR systems and structured collections processes.
📌 Credit Control Specialist (Ottawa)
🏢 IFS
📍 Ottawa