Credit Manager
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Peterson Cat has a need for an experienced Credit Manager at our San Leandro, CA location.
The person in this position is responsible for managing a credit team. Duties include developing and implementing credit policy, training, monitoring as well as addressing collection activities. Position will oversee the credit application process, evaluation/implementation/monitoring of risk and compliance controls. Job functions include the following:
- Hires, trains, supervises, motivates, and develops credit and finance teams; manages schedules and workflow.
- Establishes and implements procedures to achieve monthly collection goals; monitors collection activities and assists when appropriate.
- Establishes, implements, and monitors credit policy.
- Oversees processing of credit applications, initiating inquiries into customer’s bank and trade references, assessment of the creditworthiness of customers and establishing credit limits.
- Monitors the credit risk associated with customer accounts.
- Interface with sales organization to communicate credit decisions and ensure timely review of new customers.
- Collaborate with Contract Review to ensure timely response times for credit reviews during the customer agreement review process.
A candidate for the opening needs a Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited college in Finance or Accounting or other closely related field; and a minimum of two years of directly related experience in credit/collections; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. At least three years of supervisory experience. Must be proficient in the application of state laws governing the collection of debt and the laws as mandated by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Construction lien laws. A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required. Must be able to travel up to 30% of the time to company subsidiaries as required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
- Office
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- San Leandro, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Leandro, CA 94577
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