Gregory Harris
Delray Beach,United States
Summary
Accomplished Consumer and Commercial Credit Collections SME with 16 years of experience in optimizing cash flow and collection strategies across diverse industries. Expertise in reducing Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) while ensuring compliance with legal standards and corporate policies. Proficient in utilizing advanced systems such as NetSuite and Power BI to enhance operational efficiency and foster collaboration among teams. A strong track record in driving significant improvements in cash management, demonstrating a commitment to maximizing financial performance and accountability.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Credit And Collections Analyst (Contractor for Act One)
Curia Global
08.2023 - 11.2025
- Optimized Get Paid Credit & Collections system, enhancing documentation accuracy.
- Conducted weekly status meetings to drive resolution and maintain action item accountability.
- Generated reports and schedules for customer collection requests, improving throughput.
- Identified significant collection risks for prompt management escalation.
- Enhanced cash reporting with crucial insights on cash receipts and trends.
Senior Collection Manager
Prosegur Security
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Optimized cash deposit applications, enhancing collection processing efficiency.
- Analyzed monthly Accounts Receivable reports, driving strategic management decisions.
- Enhanced collection efforts by monitoring overdue accounts and conducting detailed analyses.
- Resolved credit issues through cross-departmental collaboration, improving operational efficiency.
- Led training sessions on compliance standards, ensuring adherence to FDCPA and SOX regulations.
Collection Specialist (Contractor) for Teva Pharmaceuticals
Spectraforce Technologies
05.2020 - 04.2022
- Enhanced cash flow by streamlining payment processes and optimizing collection strategies.
- Cultivated partnerships with major retailers, implementing effective debt recovery initiatives.
- Conducted compliance audits, applying structured frameworks aligned with machine learning validation techniques.
- Partnered with IT to innovate billing systems, embedding rule-based logic for improved invoicing accuracy.
- Leveraged analytics tools like Power BI to monitor performance metrics and support data-driven decision-making.
Collection Manager
Office Depot World Headquarters
01.2018 - 11.2019
- Managed collections portfolio exceeding $95 million, driving significant cash recovery outcomes.
- Enhanced operational efficiency, achieving annual savings of $3 million through strategic process improvements.
- Directed credit and collections operations for 500M business unit, consistently reducing DSO with predictive modeling.
- Implemented advanced analytics tools to optimize collection strategies and improve team performance.
- Led cross-functional collaboration to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risks in debt recovery.
Owner CEO
Harris Consulting Group Inc.
12.2015 - 12.2017
- Delivered consulting services in credit and collections management to clients including Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing.
- Streamlined cash flow processes to optimize collection strategies and enhance operational efficiency.
- Analyzed credit data to improve risk assessment and mitigate financial exposure.
- Ensured compliance with legal standards and corporate policies to uphold company integrity.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement system designs that leverage machine learning for predictive analytics.
Collection Manager
General Dynamics Information Technology GDIT
12.2007 - 01.2016
- Managed $1 billion in collections, enhancing client efficiency and retention through strategic policy implementation.
- Trained and developed compliance teams, significantly boosting productivity levels.
- Fostered innovation by mentoring interdisciplinary finance and analytics teams.
- Led finance-tech discussions on bias and transparency in algorithmic credit scoring.
- Analyzed operational data to drive improvements in cash management and compliance.
Education
BS - Business and Accounting
Morris Brown College
Atlanta05.1980
Ph.D. - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning /Platform tools SQL and Python
Mass. Institute of Technology
Boston05.2024
Skills
- Netsuite proficiency
- Power BI expertise
- Experience with Salesforce
- Experience with SAP ERP systems
- QuickBooks
- Debt collection management
- Regulatory compliance
- Conflict resolution
- Credit Analysis
- Knowledge of SOX compliance regulations
- System architecture design
- FDCPA expert
- Artificial intelligence expertise
- Proficient in Excel AI tools
- Government billing proficiency
Timeline
Credit And Collections Analyst (Contractor for Act One)
Curia Global
08.2023 - 11.2025
Senior Collection Manager
Prosegur Security
08.2022 - 07.2023
Collection Specialist (Contractor) for Teva Pharmaceuticals
Spectraforce Technologies
05.2020 - 04.2022
Collection Manager
Office Depot World Headquarters
01.2018 - 11.2019
Owner CEO
Harris Consulting Group Inc.
12.2015 - 12.2017
Collection Manager
General Dynamics Information Technology GDIT
12.2007 - 01.2016
BS - Business and Accounting
Morris Brown College
Ph.D. - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning /Platform tools SQL and Python
Mass. Institute of Technology
Personal Information
Title: MANAGING DIRECTOR CREDIT / COLLECTIONS AND AI DEVELOPMENT