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About this Credit Controller role at Canadian Solar

Canadian Solar · Onsite · Walnut Creek, CA

At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we're just getting started. As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future.

 

Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem—including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar—we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to "Make the Difference" by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at CS Power Systems—where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution.

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

The Credit Controller is responsible for leading the Company's credit risk strategy, accounts receivable portfolio, and collections function to protect financial assets, optimize working capital, and support sustainable business growth. This role partners with Operations Finance, Accounting, Legal, and Executive Leadership to evaluate customer and counterparty credit risk, strengthen internal controls, and improve cash flow across the Company's solar, and battery energy storage (BESS) portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Credit Risk & Portfolio Management

  • Lead the Company's credit risk and collections strategy, establishing policies, governance, and internal controls that balance risk management with commercial objectives.
  • Evaluate customer and counterparty creditworthiness through financial statement analysis, credit assessments, and ongoing portfolio monitoring, recommending credit limits and appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
  • Partner with Commercial, Legal, and Treasury to negotiate payment terms and structure credit enhancements, including letters of credit, guarantees, insurance, and other financial security instruments.
  • Monitor accounts receivable performance, customer aging, bad debt exposure, Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), and collection trends, proactively identifying risks and implementing strategies to improve cash flow and reduce financial exposure.

Business Partnership & Operational Excellence

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to Finance and business leaders by providing actionable credit risk analysis that supports customer onboarding, contract negotiations, strategic investments, and commercial decision-making.
  • Prepare executive reporting and portfolio analytics that communicate financial exposure, collection performance, emerging risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Drive continuous improvement by strengthening credit, collections, reporting, and receivables processes through automation, data analytics, and scalable business practices.
  • Foster collaborative relationships across Finance, Commercial, Operations, and Legal while exercising sound judgment, strong negotiation skills, and a customer-focused approach to resolving complex credit and collection matters.
  • Influence cross-functional stakeholders through strong communication, business acumen, and strategic thinking, while effectively managing competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
  • Eight (8) or more years of progressive experience in credit risk, commercial credit, accounts receivable, collections, treasury, or corporate finance.
  • Three (3) or more years of leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Strong expertise in commercial credit analysis, financial statement analysis, working capital management, accounts receivable, collections, and internal controls.
  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex financial risks, influence business decisions, negotiate effective solutions, and build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics, with experience leveraging business intelligence and reporting tools to support decision-making.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a high degree of integrity, attention to detail, and sound business judgment.

Preferred

  • Experience in renewable energy, utility-scale solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, utilities, or other capital-intensive industries.
  • Familiarity with project finance, power purchase agreements (PPAs), EPC contracts, and commercial risk mitigation instruments.
  • MBA, CPA, CTP, Certified Credit Executive (CCE), or other relevant professional certification.
  • Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar analytics platforms.

Compensation & Benefits

Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO and sick days. This is a full time position.

The pay range for this position is $160,000 - $200,000. This range represents annual base salary only, without regard to location, and does not include bonus or other incentives that pay quarterly. Additional benefits that may apply. The pay range for this role is subject to change.

Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

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How this Controller salary compares

This role pays $180,000/yrin line with the typical range for Controller roles.

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About Canadian Solar

Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions since 2001. Our friendly and dedicated team of sales and operations experts work with retailers and strategic distribution partners all over the globe to provide our residential, commercial and utility-scale solar solutions. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

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