Market Credit Manager

Job Posting:

• Shared credit operation managing the A/R forthe Chicago Area
• Conduct credit investigations on existing and potential customers to extend or raise credit limit
• Review credit information obtained, evaluate the credit risk and approve or decline credit accounts
• Monitor monthly balances of customers
• Follow closely the course of aging accounts and determine action to be taken on delinquent accounts
• Plan and maintain a program for the systematic follow-up and collection of receivables
• Review and manage credit limits daily
• Review lien filing report daily to protect and enforce bond and lien rights
• Follow up on disputes in a timely manner and work with salespeople and customers to resolve.
• Facilitate bad debt recovery by monitoring potential write-offs and collecting on previous write-offs, and taking legal action when necessary
• Obtain and maintain a working knowledge of all local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the management and collection of accounts receivable including but not limited to: Anti-Trust, Liens, Bonds Fair Debt Collection Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Record Retention, Sarbanes-Oxley, and the Uniform Commercial Code
• Work with customers in the branch and visit them onsite regularly, either with salespeople or alone.
• Extend credit to customers in accordance with established company policies and terms in a timely manner
• Personally handle major accounts requiring individual attention, marginal accounts, problem accounts, special credit arrangements, and deviations from standards
• Provide direction and guidance to less experienced team members
• Occasional travel within a defined area may be necessary
• Performing other duties and functions as requested by management

• Bachelor’s Degree in the Finance field preferred
• 3 + yrs Credit Management Experience preferred
• Experience in Credit, Collections, and/or Accounts Receivables in the construction industry
• Self-confident, strong communication skills and inquisitive
• Good judgment, problem solving skills, and ability to see the “big picture”
• Handle stress, manage time and people and analyze numbers
• Desire and ability to serve customers

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Pay Range:

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Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

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This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

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Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

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The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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