Kering Eyewear Credit and Collections Specialist

About Kering Eyewear

Kering Eyewear is the eyewear division of the luxury group Kering, designing, developing, manufacturing and distributing premium eyewear for an extensive portfolio of maisons including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta and Cartier, among others. The business combines artisanal savoir‑faire with industrial capacity and a strong emphasis on creativity, sustainability and brand stewardship within a global luxury ecosystem.

Role & Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile accounts receivable and remittances; ensure accurate, timely application of daily receipts to customer accounts.
• Post customer payments received by check, ACH, wire, credit card and other methods and maintain detailed records of cash receipt activity.
• Manage a portfolio of assigned accounts to collect past‑due amounts, making proactive collection calls and resolving issues that delay payment.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies by creating balancing entries, pursuing unmatched receipts and collaborating with internal finance teams.
• Analyze aging reports to identify trends, evaluate credit limits and make release decisions for orders on hold based on payment history.
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with customers and internal partners (Sales, Customer Service) to facilitate prompt payment.
• Update A/R systems with current status on past‑due invoices, supply invoice documentation, generate/send monthly statements and initiate CRM claims.
• Provide timely updates to management regarding payment trends, cash‑flow risks and recommend accounts for external collection when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in credit, collections and cash application within a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
• Demonstrated track record of achieving or exceeding collection targets and managing large account portfolios.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook); SAP experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with customers and cross‑functional teams.
• High ethical standards, reliability and ability to handle confidential financial information.
• Self‑starter capable of working independently and prioritizing multiple tasks concurrently.

Skills

Experience

Proven hands‑on experience in credit, collections and cash application in a high‑volume environment, with a demonstrated ability to meet collection goals and manage a diverse portfolio of accounts; experience with SAP is preferred.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience in accounts receivable/collections.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 60,000 to USD 70,000 per annum.

Benefits

Internal mobility and talent development opportunities

Culture

Kering Eyewear operates within the creative, sustainability‑minded environment of the Kering group, balancing luxury brand stewardship with industrial excellence. The organisation emphasizes talent development, internal mobility and collaborative, cross‑disciplinary working across global teams.

About Cerulean

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