Director- Regional Credit and Collections

Builders FirstSource•Seattle, WA

About The Position

The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the day-to-day execution of the credit processes for the region. Directs the accounts receivable control framework and will build and maintain a collaborative relationship with the Sales and Operational Organization and its key customers. Serves as a strategic role in the region that will oversee the focus on risk-management, maximizing sales, along with hands-on involvement in process improvements. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Directs the work of a staff of 15+ credit associates, including staff selection and training; planning, assigning and directing work; conducting performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Oversees the implementation of credit and collection operations, projects, policies, procedures and best practices across the region. Ensures regional and local credit offices operate effectively and efficiently, follow common policies and procedures, and uses assigned resources in an efficient manner. Identifies and incorporates best practice credit and collection policies, reporting and internal processes to maintain the highest level of quality accounts receivable. Manages the credit review process of customers with experience in granting credit limits of up to $10MM dollars. Align total credit exposure for key accounts across all business units and regions, appropriate to decision thresholds and utilizing necessary escalation procedures. Reviews daily, weekly and monthly credit and collections achieving assigned KPI’s. Collaborates with internal departments and external customers to support the overall department goals, projects and objectives. Monitors work, financials, and processes and takes action to ensure that they meet or exceed standards Maintains a write off authority of up to $100K.Provides credit leadership to key areas impacting the management of the accounts receivable portfolio. Works closely with Sales Leadership to understand sales strategies and build a collaborative relationship with the Sales Team. Maintains and ensures compliance with key controls. Other duties may be assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises assigned employees including staff selection and training; planning, assigning and directing work; conducting performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Provide leadership and guidance to coach, motivate, and lead team members to their optimum performance levels and career development. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting preferred. Ten (10) years of related experience in Credit management;or equivalent combination of education and experience COMPETENCIES Solid knowledge of the building products industry preferred or similar industry segment. Solid knowledge of legal remedies in credit and collections, including liens, foreclosures actions, bond claims, remediation and arbitration. Knowledge of best practices for credit and collection managementAbility to use a logical and systematic approach to accurately analyze data, problems, and situations Ability to prepare and present financial management plans and concepts, and influence others Paralegal or C.C.E. a plusExcellent oral and written communication skills Strong leadership skills Computer proficient with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.) required…SAP experience a plus WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is in an office setting and generally sedentary with physical effort associated with using a computer, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. May be required to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds. Approximately 30% travel by car and plane will be required in this position. #LI-MW1

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
Ten (10) years of related experience in Credit management;or equivalent combination of education and experience
Solid knowledge of legal remedies in credit and collections, including liens, foreclosures actions, bond claims, remediation and arbitration.
Knowledge of best practices for credit and collection management
Ability to use a logical and systematic approach to accurately analyze data, problems, and situations
Ability to prepare and present financial management plans and concepts, and influence others
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong leadership skills
Computer proficient with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.) required…SAP experience a plus

Nice To Haves

Solid knowledge of the building products industry preferred or similar industry segment.
Paralegal or C.C.E. a plus

Responsibilities

Directs the work of a staff of 15+ credit associates, including staff selection and training; planning, assigning and directing work; conducting performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Oversees the implementation of credit and collection operations, projects, policies, procedures and best practices across the region.
Ensures regional and local credit offices operate effectively and efficiently, follow common policies and procedures, and uses assigned resources in an efficient manner.
Identifies and incorporates best practice credit and collection policies, reporting and internal processes to maintain the highest level of quality accounts receivable.
Manages the credit review process of customers with experience in granting credit limits of up to $10MM dollars.
Align total credit exposure for key accounts across all business units and regions, appropriate to decision thresholds and utilizing necessary escalation procedures.
Reviews daily, weekly and monthly credit and collections achieving assigned KPI’s.
Collaborates with internal departments and external customers to support the overall department goals, projects and objectives.
Monitors work, financials, and processes and takes action to ensure that they meet or exceed standards
Maintains a write off authority of up to $100K.
Provides credit leadership to key areas impacting the management of the accounts receivable portfolio.
Works closely with Sales Leadership to understand sales strategies and build a collaborative relationship with the Sales Team.
Maintains and ensures compliance with key controls.
Supervises assigned employees including staff selection and training; planning, assigning and directing work; conducting performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Provide leadership and guidance to coach, motivate, and lead team members to their optimum performance levels and career development.