Specialist, B2B Account Recovery

Specialist, B2B Account Recovery Department: Operations Reports To: Senior Manager, B2B Account Recovery Location: Austin, TX (Primarily In-Office) About inKind inKind is transforming restaurant financing and customer engagement through an innovative fintech platform that provides restaurants with growth capital while helping consumers discover and enjoy dining experiences nationwide. Our mission is to help restaurants thrive by providing flexible capital and technology that drives repeat guests, while delivering exceptional dining experiences for consumers. As we continue to grow, we're looking for people who enjoy solving challenging business problems, working collaboratively, and taking ownership of meaningful outcomes. About the Role The Specialist, B2B Account Recovery plays an important role in protecting inKind's restaurant financing portfolio while preserving long-term relationships with our partners. Reporting to the Senior Manager, B2B Account Recovery, you'll manage a portfolio of restaurant partners experiencing financial distress or contractual default. You'll own recovery efforts from initial outreach through resolution, negotiating directly with restaurant owners and operators to develop practical solutions that maximize recovery while maintaining professionalism and trust. This isn't a traditional collections role. Success requires commercial judgment, negotiation skills, empathy, and the ability to balance financial outcomes with long-term business relationships. You'll work cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Operations, Sales, and Partner Success while contributing ideas that continuously improve our recovery processes as we scale. What You'll Do Account Portfolio Management Own a portfolio of restaurant partner accounts in default, driving recovery efforts from initial outreach through final resolution. Develop recovery strategies tailored to each partner's financial and operational circumstances. Maintain consistent communication with restaurant owners and operators while ensuring timely follow-up. Prioritize accounts based on financial exposure, contractual obligations, and business risk. Escalate complex or high-risk matters appropriately while independently managing day-to-day recovery activities. Negotiation & Resolution Lead negotiations with restaurant owners to resolve contractual defaults through payment plans, settlements, restructures, or other mutually beneficial solutions. Balance recovery objectives with maintaining positive long-term relationships wherever possible. Conduct difficult financial conversations professionally, confidently, and respectfully. Document negotiated agreements and ensure commitments are accurately executed. Risk Management & Legal Coordination Review executed agreements to identify contractual obligations and default triggers. Prepare and issue notices of default and other recovery documentation. Coordinate closely with Legal on escalated matters, litigation support, and enforcement activities. Prepare and maintain UCC-1 financing statements and supporting documentation. Ensure recovery activities remain compliant with company policies and applicable regulations. Process & Operational Excellence Maintain accurate records within Salesforce and internal systems. Keep documentation, notes, communications, and recovery milestones audit-ready. Track portfolio performance and recovery metrics. Identify recurring issues, operational bottlenecks, and process improvement opportunities. Partner with the Senior Manager to continuously improve recovery workflows as the business scales. Who You Are You enjoy solving complex business problems and can remain calm and professional during difficult conversations. You're comfortable balancing financial outcomes with relationship management and know how to negotiate collaboratively while protecting the company's interests. You are: A confident communicator who can build credibility with restaurant owners and business operators. Comm…