Senior Credit Analyst

About Pivot Bio:  

Fueled by an innovative drive and a deep understanding of the soil microbiome, Pivot Bio is pioneering game-changing advances in agriculture. Our first commercial product harnesses the power of naturally-occurring microbes to provide nutrients to crops. We are dedicated to providing new sustainable ways for farmers to improve yield as they work to help feed the world’s growing population. Read/Hear more about Pivot Bio on Forbes or PBS News Hour.

The Senior Credit Analyst will be responsible for leading the credit and collections programs for Pivot Bio. This role will lead the external financing program for Pivot Bio customers to ensure compliance and accuracy of balances and will directly support customer collections in the day-to-day activities of contacting customers regarding past-due payments.  The Senior Credit Analyst serves as part of the revenue operations team located in Ames, Iowa. 

Essential functions  

• Manages all external financing programs – oversight and administration ensuring accurate balances for customers and timely and accurate payments to Pivot  
• Lead the company’s process of retrieving money owed to them based on a set of written policies while partnering closely with commercial team on awareness of balances   
• Payment application – accurate customer application and bank deposit process in NetSuite and Rabo Agrifinance
• Assists in ensuring the Collection Utilizes appropriate company systems and reporting resources to provide accurate data to managers and directors
• Payment status reporting to field sales team and sales rep  
• Research accounts to ensure payment accuracy and open tickets for any necessary adjustments

Work environment  

• Job will involve mostly office and computer-based work  
• Sedentary work that involves sitting/standing, repetitive motions 
• 1 day/week in the Ames, IA office 

Required education and experience 

• B.S. or B.A. in Finance or Business-related field preferred 
• 5 years of financial AR, credit, collections experience required
• Experience handling complaints or difficult calls with customers
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Valid driver’s license
• Occasional nights and weekends
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

What we offer: 

• Competitive package in a disruptive startup 
• Stock options 
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance with employer-paid premiums 
• Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability policies 
• Employee Assistance Program with free referrals and discounts 
• 401(k) plan, 3% Match 
• Commuter benefits 
• Annual Training & Development support 
• Flexible vacation policy with a generous holiday schedule 
• Exciting opportunity to work with a talented and fun team