Accounts Receivable Manager

This exciting role is responsible for leading the credit department in balancing our fiduciary responsibility to mitigate financial risks with business partnership. The A/R manager will develop and maintain the credit strategies such as liens, bonds, guarantees, and financial assessments to mitigate collection risks.

Detailed Responsibilities:

The A/R Manager supervises and directs the work of both the Collections Specialist and A/R Clerk. The A/R Manager reports to the CFO

• Manage customer accounts and review payment and credit history for customer base

• Manage the collection process and perform collections for key customers

• Provide risk assessments of new or troubled accounts and determine best practices to minimize risk (liens, bonds, personal guarantees, etc.).

• Review delinquent accounts and payment disputes and manage collections on these items. Collaborate with senior management, and sales team on developing strategies to resolve any issues preventing payment.

• Participate in regular AR reviews and Seeks assistance, guidance or decision-making from Director of Credit when necessary.

• Responsible for internal/external credit communications, ensuring appropriate content, tone and timely delivery of necessary company communications.

• Manage a team of credit professionals. Help develop employee potential, by using coaching skills and creating individual development plans. Evaluate employee performance and review compensation following company procedures.

• Represent the company's business interests at all times in a positive and professional manner and conduct business transactions and communications in a fair and ethical manner.

• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and sensitive business information.

• Enforce company policies and follow guidelines to achieve impartial objectives and fairness.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Attend Monthly National Association of Credit Management meetings. NACM – Electrical Industry Group.

Preferred Experience

• 5 plus years Commercial credit and collections experience.
• Construction credit experience with Liens and Bond rights, preferred
• Microsoft Excel: Preferred
• Well organized multi-tasker with A communication skills, written and verbal
• 4-year degree preferred but not required