Credit Manager - Brickworks North America

Description

• Lead, direct, evaluate and develop a team of credit and collections staff to ensure that the credit and collections activities are conducted effectively, ethically and incompliance with policies, regulations and law.
• Monitor the status of credit and collection activities to identify problem areas and adapt procedures to improve the overall performance of the team.
• Develops and maintains external relationships with other financial institutions and organizations promoting credit and management services and techniques, including Dun & Bradstreet
• Drives the Credit team to continuously improve and advance the credit function, incorporating as appropriate technology to drive an efficient function while managing credit risk.
• Drives a high level of customer service both externally and internally.
• Controls and directs the credit and accounts receivable activities as authorized by management
• Represents or ensures company representation at relevant credit bureaus.
• Liaises with accounting staff and contributes to effective cash flow management.
• Develops the control and authorization of credit to customers and the collection of monies due.
• Drives prompt recovery and adequate protection of the Group’s investments in accounts receivable.
• Formulates sound and constructive credit policies and procedures in conjunction with management, contributing to the overall profitability of the company and to customer stability.
• Rejects or authorizes applications in accordance with company standards and establishes appropriate repayment terms to minimize credit risk to the organization.
• Distributes monthly credit reporting to the executive team.
• Establishes amount of credit to be extended and proposes provision for reserves for bad debts.

Requirements

• Experience with a larger ERP solution such as JD Edwards
• Team player; able to build relationships, interface effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to lead teams and under pressure to meet objectives and deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Familiarity with construction lien laws, bond claims, and industry-specific credit practices
• Ability to communicate within different levels of an organization
• Proven experience in credit and collections management (5-7 years)
• BS/BA Degree in Business or other related field required
• Experience training and mentoring a team
• Well-developed analytical skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance