Corporate Credit Manager - Start Now

This is an exempt salary position where the incumbent will work collaboratively with Finance, Accounting, Sales, and Operations to develop and maintain strong credit relationships with the commercial credit portfolios of the organization. This position will be responsible for carrying out sound credit policies and procedures including administering of all credit, collections, and accounts receivable operations of the company in a manner that will increase sales volume, optimize cash flow, and reduce bad debt.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics, Required; MBA in Finance, Preferred
• Minimum Seven (7) Years’ Experience in Business Credit and Trade Finance with Industrial and Multi-National Experience, Required
• Experience Working with Mergers and Acquisitions, Preferred

QUALIFICAITONS:

• Proficient with ERP software, specifically Ross and Microsoft D365, all Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerBI.
• Strong knowledge of international and domestic business credit laws and procedures, arbitration rules, conventions on trade, bankruptcy laws, construction credit (mechanic liens and/or bonds).
• Possess solid connections, business acumen, account analysis, and analytical skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information with decorum, ethics, and integrity.
• Teamworking mindset with a demonstrated ability to lead and develop personnel with the departments and promoting a positive working environment.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment with the ability to organize and prioritize.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide credit and collections support and engagement with all companies within the organization; support includes the review and evaluation of credit line and consulting on complex credit issues.
• Develop strategies and actions to manage credit risk, support working capital requirements, and minimization of bad debt.
• Oversee and manage collection activities of Regional Credit Managers, perform collection function on major accounts, and be a conduit between credit and sales when working and negotiating with delinquent accounts.
• Manage the credit hold process and release of sales orders, working closely with sales and operations when warranted.
• Work closely with third-party providers such as credit insurers, collection agencies, and legal firms.
• Perform monthly Accounts Receivable closing procedures related to company ERP systems.
• Manage and oversee the external audit requests for year-end and bank audits, working closely with Finance and Accounting in providing the necessary documents and information.
• Provide clear and effective communication to senior management on the status of collection issues and the progress of delinquent accounts.
• Generate key reports on current Accounts Receivable aged balances on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Conduct weekly meetings and work closely with commercial teams, including directors and regional managers to ensure that customer accounts are in line with corporate credit strategies.
• Collect and analyze data from trade publications, SEC and international company filings, industry research reports, online subscriptions including Dun & Bradstreet, Edgar, and Moody’s.
• Oversee and manage the cash application functions in Accounts Receivable, making sure that receipts are processed within department expectations.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide backup to other credit managers as required.
• Assist Accounts Receivable with cash applications and resolution of short-paid or disputed customer balances.
• Assist in new company onboarding processes, including the roll out of company ERP systems and training of key personnel.
• Prepare and present ad hoc reports as requested by senior management.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by senior management.

*Excellent benefits include medical with a standard PPO plan with deductibles as low as $1,500 and wellness credit up to $750; free concierge primary care; voluntary 401k plan currently matching up to 12%; voluntary dental and vision plans; free telemedicine services; basic life, long and short term disability coverage.

EOE M/F/D/V