Credit Manager - Brickworks North America

Description

Basic Function: Reporting to the Director, Corporate Finance, the Credit Manager is responsible for developing and administering the Brickworks North America credit and collection programs so that an acceptable level of risk is maintained. Oversee the investigation of credit risk in customers and recommend a course of action for credit applications. In addition, leading the team in designing and implementing processes to improve cash flow and reduce receivables while continuously monitoring and negotiating the collection of overdue accounts will be critical to the success of this position.

• Represents or ensures company representation at relevant credit bureaus.
• Develops the control and authorization of credit to customers and the collection of monies due.
• Formulates sound and constructive credit policies and procedures in conjunction with management, contributing to the overall profitability of the company and to customer stability.
• 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.
• Rejects or authorizes applications in accordance with company standards and establishes appropriate repayment terms to minimize credit risk to the organization.
• Drives prompt recovery and adequate protection of the Group’s investments in accounts receivable.
• Liaises with accounting staff and contributes to effective cash flow management.
• 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.
• 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
• Distributes monthly credit reporting to the executive team.
• Controls and directs the credit and accounts receivable activities as authorized by management
• Drives a high level of customer service both externally and internally.
• Establishes amount of credit to be extended and proposes provision for reserves for bad debts.

Requirements

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

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance