Credit Manager

Lesaffre North America•West Allis, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

For over 170 years, Lesaffre has been a pioneering force in the world of fermentation, harnessing the power of microorganisms to transform industries from baking to healthcare. As a key global player, we've built a presence in 96 countries, employing 11,000 passionate innovators who share our unwavering commitment to excellence. Driven by our core values of passion, respect, trust, entrepreneurship, and humility, we're constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our 3-billion euro enterprise collaborates with visionary customers, partners, and researchers to develop essential nutrients and bioactives that strengthen human health, optimize animal well-being, and improve plant nutrition.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
7 or more years of experience in finance or accounting
Hands-on experience in developing credit policies, reducing DSO, and improving cash flow
High proficiency with the use of MS office, especially Excel and Power-Point (advanced formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis)
Proven expertise in SAP with hands-on experience in AR modules, credit management, and collections workflows including working knowledge of relevant T-codes
Proficiency in credit software
Ability to travel 5% of the time within the United States

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree or professional certification (CPA, CMA, etc.)
Experience with Bectran credit software

Responsibilities

Evaluate and approve credit for new and existing customers, assessing risk while supporting business growth
Set and adjust credit limits based on financial health, payment trends, and market conditions
Develop and enforce credit policies to ensure compliance and alignment with company goals
Partner with Sales and Finance to balance revenue objectives with risk mitigation
Monitor aging reports, prioritize high-risk accounts, and implement targeted collection strategies
Negotiate payment plans and settlements while maintaining strong customer relationships
Resolve complex invoice disputes by collaborating with Sales, Customer Service, and Finance
Streamline credit and collections processes through automation and best practices
Prepare financial reports (credit exposure, performance) using SAP and Power BI
Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX, and global credit policies (including coordination with international teams)
Serve as the escalation point for high-risk accounts, driving timely resolutions
Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Finance to improve customer experience and support business objectives
Stay ahead of industry trends to enhance credit and collections operations