Our client is in search of a Director of Credit to join their team. This role has 4 direct reports which support accounting entries, client interface, and AR management efforts. This is a high volume, fast-paced environment. The candidate for this role should have a high-level understanding of either the Logistics, 3PL, Shipping/Distribution and/or Trucking (long or short haul) industries. Additionally, a background in collections AR supervision is a must.

Responsibilities:

• Creating procedures and policies that ensure timely payments while maintaining a high level of customer retention
• Ensuring credit and collection policies and procedures are followed within the team.
• manage debtor accounts to ensure timely payment of outstanding invoices
• Perform credit review on existing and new customers and propose appropriate credit recommendations.
• Reconciling complex accounts that have been escalated from the AR team
• Monitoring debtor balances to ensure a reduction in debtors DSO
• Send out regular outstanding AR reports to relevant business units to assist with AR collection
• Participate in monthly/quarterly reporting to upper level management on the credit/collection process

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in Collections, Credit protection or AR Management, or as a Credit Controller, in the Logistics/Shipping/Trucking Space
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
• A proven track record of success managing a team, and motivating people in a high-volume environment