Manager, Credit Distribution

The Manager Credit is responsible for management of the collections, credit, cash, and related departments and processes of the Company. This includes development of periodic cash forecasts, driving the collection efforts of the Company, development and implementation of best practice cash and credit management policies, and administering the credit card programs. These tasks include periodic reporting and presentation to Corporate Executive Management.

Essential Duties

• Manage / establish the Company’s cash management policies and procedures including cash application and ensuring they are in compliance with Corporate policy and standards
• Prepare weekly cash forecasts, including summaries to Company and Corporate management
• Audit delinquent accounts considered to be uncollectable; ensure maximum efforts have been taken before assigning bad credit status to account
• Monitor and report on accounts receivable aging, past due accounts, deductions, bad debt, and make decisions or recommendations as to what is written off
• Ensure that all credit applications are assessed in accordance with the credit rules and policies
• Approve/establish credit limits on customer accounts and review and approve adjustments to accounts
• Administer the entity’s P-Card program
• Designs and directs the work of the Credit, Accounts Receivable, and Treasury teams. Selects, coaches and develops staff. Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manages performance-- recognizing achievement, providing feedback and administering progressive discipline when necessary.
• Prepares journal entries and account reconciliations for the Accounts Receivable and Cash general ledger accounts
• Manage auditor requests
• Executes SOX compliance related to accounting and reporting for role related processes
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting
• 5-8 years of experience in credit and collections
• 1-3 years supervisory experience
• Accounting and financial controls experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in global manufacturing environment
• Experience in cash management and cash forecasting
• Experience with D&B agency reporting
• Experience with commercial law, bankruptcy law, and financing activity
• Experience using FieldServio or equivalent ERP
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Exhibit strong organizational, leadership, supervisory and managerial skills with multitasking abilities
• Demonstrated, extensive knowledge of accounts receivable methods & procedures