The Credit Manager is responsible for overseeing company-wide credit operations and ensuring effective risk management across the entire customer portfolio. This role evaluates the creditworthiness of new and existing customers by reviewing financial statements, credit reports, trade references, payment histories, industry trends, and economic conditions. The position establishes and maintains appropriate credit limits, conducts periodic reviews of high-exposure accounts, monitors accounts receivable aging and DSO metrics, and identifies deteriorating accounts so timely risk-mitigation actions can be taken. The role maintains and enforces division credit policies and procedures, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls, and maintains documentation standards to support audit readiness, including responding to customer requests for lien waivers and releases. The position oversees credit insurance policies and coverage decisions, manages relationships with credit reporting and collection agencies, and reports portfolio health to senior leadership. It also supervises escalated collection efforts, approves payment plans, settlements, and write-offs, and coordinates recovery actions with Legal when necessary. Working closely with Sales, Legal, and Purchasing, the role balances revenue growth with credit risk, supports contract and security-instrument reviews, and responds to supplier requests for signed credit applications. In addition, the position leads, develops, and supports a team of regional credit managers and support staff by establishing performance metrics, promoting accountability, and fostering a high-performing team environment.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree