We are looking for an experienced Credit Lead to oversee commercial credit activities and support sound financial decision-making in Tampa, Florida. This role combines day-to-day credit administration with cross-functional collaboration, requiring someone who can work closely with sales teams, finance partners, executives, and dealers. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, a practical approach to risk management, and the confidence to handle time-sensitive order releases and credit approvals in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Review customer accounts and authorize order releases once payment status, funding, and internal approvals have been confirmed. Evaluate credit exposure and recommend appropriate credit limits to support sales while protecting the business from unnecessary risk. Partner with finance contacts and lending organizations to verify transactions, resolve account issues, and ensure accurate allocation of funds. Support collection-related activity in coordination with the team member focused on receivables follow-up, helping address escalations when needed. Analyze account information and prepare Excel-based reports to organize data, identify trends, and support credit decisions. Communicate clearly with sales leadership, company executives, and external partners regarding credit status, approvals, and account concerns. Respond to occasional after-hours requests, particularly during month-end periods when urgent order processing may be required. This is a permanent opportunity that will pay up to $100,000 depending upon experience. Please apply to Jane Gearhart if interested! At least 7 years of experience in commercial credit and collections, including hands-on responsibility for account review and credit decisions. Bachelor's degree required. Demonstrated ability to establish and manage customer credit lines using sound business judgment and risk assessment practices. Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders, finance companies, and senior leadership. Proficiency in Excel, including the ability to reformat, organize, and manipulate data for reporting and analysis. Experience approving credit, supporting collections activity, and addressing account disputes in a detail-oriented manner. Willingness to work in a primarily onsite environment with flexibility to assist outside standard hours when business needs arise. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .