Credit Manager, Navico

Brunswick Corporation•Fond du Lac, WI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As part of the talented Finance team, you will be responsible for overseeing credit risk management and collections across both the U.S. and international markets. The role manages a portfolio of approximately 3,000 high-valued customers and leads a team of six credit analysts. The successful candidate will be a seasoned credit professional with a proven ability to collaborate with key accounts, finance partners, and sales leadership to mitigate risk, optimize cash flow, and support revenue growth within established guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related discipline
Strong leadership experience with an emphasis on relationship management and communication at all levels within an organization.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with highly diverse cultures and personalities across the organization globally.
Experience working with ERP systems
Strong PC skills with intermediate to advanced excel.

Nice To Haves

4+ years of credit and collection experience
Exposure to Oracle ERP
Experience in/exposure to Credit/IT Systems Implementation

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of credit analysts, promoting high performance and professional growth.
Develop, implement and execute strategies to optimize collections and ensure effective management of accounts receivable, including direct negotiation of payment arrangements and settlements with customers.
Oversee the credit application and approval process for both new and existing customers, including regular review of accounts receivable balances and allowance for doubtful accounts; ensure processes are efficient, effective, and consistently applied.
Manage legal, collection and bankruptcy matters by monitoring at-risk accounts, overseeing related correspondence, and negotiating resolutions or settlements as required.
Performs enterprise-level analysis of key accounts receivable and collection metrics, including aging reports, to proactively identify and mitigate payment and credit risk.
Establish performance objective, conduct formal evaluations, and provide ongoing coaching and feedback to support employee development and accountability.
Foster a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement across the credit function.
Prepare and present comprehensive credit-related reporting, including aging, DSO, AR exposure, allowance for doubtful accounts, and balance sheet analytics.
Ensure adherence to internal controls, audits requirements, and regulatory standards.