Credit Director

We currently have an opening for a Credit Director in our Mason Headquarters Office. Responsibilities include: - Establishes policies and procedures concerning credit functions such as credit work flow process, standardized collection letters, credit application process, and actions taken on aged accounts. - Works closely with Sales organization, CFO and Company President to ensure that a balance is reached between the needs of the customer and company's business interest. - Approves credit limits on customer accounts, handles special credit arrangements and collaborates with Management regarding deviations from standard payment terms. - Negotiates and evaluates third party credit reporting agencies, Dunn and Bradstreet, etc. - Takes active role in National Association of Credit Management, administer educational products available. - Develops relationships with credit/collections attorneys and agencies and engages as necessary to collect on delinquent accounts. - Negotiates favorable third-party collection rates as well as develops appropriate policies concerning their utilization. - Monitors credit activity including monthly review of all accounts. Audits delinquent accounts considered to be uncollectible; ensures appropriate efforts have been taken before assigning bad credit status to account. - Creates and presents reports to management on large account activity, summary aging analysis and bad debt reserve analysis. - Prepares and reviews collection reports and monitors aged accounts to evaluate effectiveness of current collection policies and procedures. - Supervise Credit and Deduction departments, providing career development and mentoring and building a high-performing team. - Engages appropriate individuals as necessary to resolve Customer disputes. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business. Prefer Master's Degree. - Must have extensive credit experience in a similar organization or industry. - Familiarity and experience within commercial construction industry is preferred. - Must have intimate knowledge of construction lien, bond laws, and related notice requirements. - Must have a flexible growth and sales oriented approach to credit management, facilitating sales growth while minimizing risk. - Strong communication and people skills. - Ability to analyze credit data by market and across the organization making informed decisions aligned with the Company's strategic goals that drive business results. - Must be able to work independently while partnering with internal customers to deliver exceptional service to all other departments and external customers. - Team player, creative thinker with good follow-up skills and attention to detail.