Job DescriptionHOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT This directly manages and leads 5 people/functions; Credit Manager, Credit Operations Manager, Collections Manager, AP Supervisor, AR-Billing Manager, and a total of 22 employees in the US.
Functionally directs the management of the following markets; Mexico, South America, Canada as well as a shared service center in Philippines on AR and AP functions.
- Management of the AP supervisor and functions at shared service center is an interim structure.
- Establish AR and AP policies for the Americas and ensure compliance in daily operations.
- Maintain US Cost Center budgets for Credit/Collections/AR-Billing/Credit Operations and AP
- Partner with Sales Management in all the Americas to consult and manage existing customer and potential customer risks.
- Manage collections in concert with commercial policy and established payment terms.
- Direct, manage and report KPIs in the order to cash cycle including but not limited to days sales outstanding (DSO) for senior management. Responsible for periodic updates with Sales and Finance Management.
- Lead or direct participation in projects that improve service level in the order-to-cash cycle, initiate process improvement and facilitate commercial initiatives.
- Drive digital transformation of AR, Billing, Credit and AP by adapting processes, tool support, commercial policies, strategy, and skillset of the team to ensure efficient progress of modernization.
- Advise Management in customer financing projects and strategic decisions involving payment and AR risk.
- Direct the daily operations of Credit in the Americas, US Accounts Receivable, and National Account Billing including development of the team members.
QualificationsWHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE- Bachelor's Degree in Business or similar
- 10+ years of professional related experience in Finance
- Ability to understand and analyze financial statements and financial statement risk
- Project management experience leading various types of projects include small & large cross departmental initiatives
- Experience leading large teams
- Internal qualified candidates will meet internal guidelines for this executive level role:
- 18+ months experience of leading people and/or projects
- 18+ months working internationally, cross functionally or cross organizationally
- DCfEL must be complete before a promotion to SG 13
- International or highly matrixed organizational experience
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Continental is only able to offer visa support for internals individuals only
- Can offer a relocation package if needed
ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT- MBA
- 3+ years leading people and leaders
- Knowledge of credit behavior of customers in different markets
- Knowledge of security arrangements in different markets
- Working knowledge of Spanish and Portuguese (able to read basic financial information)
Additional InformationTHE PERKS- Immediate Benefits
- Robust Total Rewards Package
- Paid Time Off
- Volunteer Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
- Competitive Bonus Programs
- Employee 401k Match
- Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.
- Hybrid Work
- Employee Assistance Program
- Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
- And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!
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