Senior Director, Credit & Accounts Receivable

Job Description Summary:

The Senior Director, Credit and Accounts Receivable is a strategic leadership role responsible for setting the vision, governance, and performance of enterprise-wide credit and accounts receivable operations. This role requires a

proven leader with deep financial acumen, strong risk management expertise, and the ability to influence at executive level. It also requires a proven track record of people leadership and working effectively with a managed service provider to deliver key results for the enterprise. The successful candidate will balance customer growth with disciplined credit risk management while driving working capital optimization. This role partners closely with senior leaders across the organization to deliver sustainable business results.

What You’ll Do for Us

• Set the global strategy and operating model for Credit and Accounts Receivable, including credit policy, risk governance, collections strategy, and cash application, ensuring alignment with business and growth objectives

• Develop management reporting mechanisms supporting daily, weekly, monthly tracking of accounts receivable performance

• Continuously review and analyze existing customers to ensure that account balances are within pre-determined credit lines and payment trends are in line with company standards

• Obtain and analyze credit reports, customer financial statements or other collateral as required to support the extension of credit to customers and approve credit limits

• Evaluate various customer payment risks, review “high risk” accounts and facilitate escalation of collections including turning over to collection / third-party agencies for account resolution

• Provide input into the forecasting process as it relates to collections, providing guidance for goal attainment and feedback to management relating to ongoing accounts receivable status

• Develop and drive process best practices ensuring consistency and compliance with company controls and policies, and adherence to the Chart of Authority (COA)

• Lead the successful execution of internal and external audits

• Provide leadership regarding the implementation of new business models, customer strategies, or sales initiatives, fostering an environment of operational excellence and promoting continuous improvement practices

• Champion digital transformation, automation, and process standardization initiatives to modernize Credit and AR operations and enhance scalability

• Serve as a consultant and subject matter expert regarding business policies, processes, procedures, and measures that drive the realization of business strategies (e.g., credit risk, accounts receivable management)

• Develop and maintain relationships with senior finance and business leaders

• Responsible for execution of the overall talent strategy for Credit & A/R team, including recruitment, hiring, training, employee development and performance management

• Lead and develop a high-performing organization, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer-centricity

• Participate in industry credit groups and represent the company at industry conferences

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree a plus.

• 10+years of experience in Credit Risk Management, Accounts Receivable, Cash Application, Deduction Management, Finance or Accounting

• Month end closing processes and knowledge of accounting principles

• SAP FI, Accounts Receivable experience strongly preferred

• 5+years prior experience at management level required including prior management and employee development experience including the direct supervision of both management and staff level employees

• Proven track record in successfully leading teams

• Demonstrated success partnering with senior executives and influencing across Sales, Legal, and Finance to drive balanced risk and growth outcomes

• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills, with experience leveraging data and digital tools to drive performance

• Excellent leadership, communication, and change management skills, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams

What We Can Do for You

• Offer opportunities to grow your finance career within a globally recognized organization with a strong culture of learning and development

• Offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support long-term success

• Enable meaningful leadership impact within a culture that values innovation, inclusion, and continuous growth

The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Skills:

Accounting, Accounts Receivable (AR), Change Management, Credit Risk Management, Deductions Management, Financial Management, People Leadership

Pay Range:

$180,000 - $203,000

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:

30

Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Atlanta

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

April 13, 2026

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.