Collections Manager - Remote

Achieve Test Prep is the nation’s largest educational consultant specializing in credit-by-examination degree paths. We empower our employees and believe they are fundamental to our success. Headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey, we support working adults on their journey to obtaining a college degree with greater efficiency and affordability through an alternative credit-earning path. As a fully remote company, Achieve promotes a work-from-home model, fostering employee engagement, inclusivity, and work-life balance.

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Job Summary

Achieve Test Prep is seeking an experienced and strategic Collections Manager to lead and optimize our offshore collections team. This role will focus on strengthening multi-channel collections efforts—including SMS, email, direct mail, and outbound calls—while leveraging data-driven insights to enhance collections efficiency and effectiveness. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in collections management, proven leadership skills, and a customer-centric approach to drive recovery rates while fostering positive customer experiences.

• Lead, manage, and mentor the collections team, ensuring adherence to high performance and company standards.
  

• Oversee the entire collections process, from account delinquency to final recovery, across all communication channels.
  

• Develop and execute multi-channel collections strategies that optimize recovery rates while enhancing customer satisfaction.
  

• Regularly analyze performance metrics, providing senior management with reports and recommendations for continuous improvement.
  

• Identify and implement process improvements, including automation tools and advanced collections strategies.
  

• Ensure compliance with FDCPA and other debt collection regulations.
  

• Collaborate closely with Customer Success, Finance, and Development teams to align collections goals with business objectives.
  

• Utilize CRM and collections software to monitor campaign effectiveness and streamline workflows.
  

• Handle escalated cases, providing guidance and negotiation support to team members.
  

• Continuously enhance collections strategies and customer communications to reduce delinquency and bad debt.
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
  

• Minimum of 2+ years in collections management, with a focus on multi-channel campaigns.
  

• Demonstrated success in leading high-performing collections teams.
  

• Skilled in data analysis and reporting with a track record of actionable recommendations.
  

• Familiar with collections software and CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce).
  

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
  

• Strong understanding of debt collection regulations, including FDCPA.
  

• Process-improvement mindset with a focus on results.
  

• Type: Full-time position
  

• Schedule: Flexible, with at least 4 hours of overlap during the 9 AM - 5 PM EST workday; evening shifts expected on some weeknights.
  

• Remote: 100% Online