Credit and Collections Manager, Surfacing

PlayCore

$75K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in credit and collections, including 2+ years in a manager role.
  • Background in manufacturing and/or construction operations.
  • Strong understanding of financial statements and collection laws.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement credit policies and procedures.
  • Review and approve credit applications, setting credit limits and monitoring risk.
  • Collaborate with sales and customer service to balance risk and revenue.
  • Lead the collections team to ensure timely recovery of receivables.
  • Design and execute strategies for delinquent accounts.
  • Prepare reports on aging accounts and collection performance.
  • Supervise, train, and mentor credit and collections staff.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement.
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Potential for flexible work arrangements.
  • Access to advanced ERP and credit management systems.
  • Ongoing training in financial management and compliance.
Full Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Credit Management
  1. Develop and implement credit policies and procedures to assess customer creditworthiness.
  2. Review and approve credit applications, set credit limits, and monitor ongoing risk.
  3. Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to balance risk and revenue

Collections Oversight
  1. Lead the collections team to ensure timely recovery of outstanding receivables.
  2. Design and execute collection strategies for delinquent accounts.
  3. Negotiate payment plans and settlements with customers when necessary.

Reporting & Analysis
  1. Prepare regular reports on aging accounts, DSO (Days Sales Outstanding), and collection performance.
  2. Analyze trends in payment behavior and recommend process improvements.
  3. Monitor KPIs and ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements.

Team Leadership
  1. Supervise, train, and mentor credit and collections staff.
  2. Set performance goals and conduct regular evaluations.
  3. Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Systems & Compliance
  1. Maintain and optimize ERP and credit management systems.
  2. Ensure adherence to company policies, legal regulations, and industry standards


COMPETENCIES



Analytical Decision-Making



Learning & Development



Communication



Planning & Organizing



Professionalism & Integrity



Results Orientation



Financial Management



Risk-Taking/Creative Thinking

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • 5+ years of experience in credit and collections, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
  • Experience in manufacturing and/or construction operations

OTHER SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
  • Strong understanding of financial statements, credit score models, and collection laws.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
  • Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite

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