We are a structural steel service center and are looking for a regional credit manager who has finance and credit experience.
This position is responsible for the overall performance of the Dallas/Fort Worth area division of our company in terms of extension of credit to as well as collection of amounts owed by customers. This entails not only direct contact with customers but also the organization of the credit function and implementation of policies and controls to evaluate and extend credit to customers and timely collect accounts receivables.
In addition to direct responsibility for the Fort Worth location, this role will assist the Director of Credit with oversight of the company’s Texas operations.
The position requires an understanding of the securitization features available to material suppliers on construction projects including those available under state statute (materialman's lien filings) and construction bonds.
This position includes an attractive compensation package. We are looking for someone that has adopted the field of Credit as a professional discipline and has the experience to join our company as a valuable member of our Infra-Metals Tampa management team.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor adherence to Corporate Credit Policy which includes standards for the documentation of the decision-making process for the extension of credit and terms to customers.
- Evaluate standards of performance to monitor effectiveness of the credit function.
- Become familiar with the Company's customer base and establish key industry relationships to monitor overall trends.
- Maintain regular contact with the other senior level management and sales managers in order to garner customer information and provide feedback on credit issues.
- Participate in regular monthly meetings between the credit and sales departments.
- Proactively manage risk in our customer portfolio by identifying high risk accounts and actively managing such accounts both directly.
- Develop strong working relationships throughout the customer base and with key accounts for purposes of evaluating credit as well as identifying trends in the customer portfolio.
- Maintain the security of the accounts receivable portfolio by ensuring timely filing of lien and bond documents where appropriate.
- Protect the confidentiality of the credit files.
- Communicate with sales and operations personnel the status of customer orders as needed.
- Make collection calls and negotiate with delinquent accounts when necessary.
- Design report parameters to monitor the accounts receivable portfolio and days in AR and keep other managers informed.
- Become familiar with the company's enterprise resource management (ERP) computer system and suggest and help implement system improvements.
- Become active in industry and professional groups and support continuous improvement initiatives by attending professional seminars when available.
- Perform other duties as assigned by senior management.
Position Requirements:
- A four year college degree, a degree in accounting or finance is a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of related work experience
- An expert knowledge of interpreting financial statements, business plan analysis, credit and financial risk assessment and financial solutions is essential
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Strong negotiating and influencing skills required
- A proven track record of delivering successful solutions to credit or risk management problems
- Willingness to travel as necessary to our warehouses and customer locations as well as other travel as necessary.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Supplemental Pay:
COVID-19 considerations:
Mask are required on site during interview and work. We have sanitizing procedures in place and request employees social distance.
Work Location: Multiple Locations