Director of Credit

Our client is searching for a Director of Credit to join their team. This role will be responsible for spearheading the credit and accounts receivable strategy. A successful candidate will have a passion for leadership, proven ability to take initiative, and desire to make a meaningful impact.

This role reports directly to the VP of Finance and is located in Regina, Saskatchewan. Your Success Will Be Defined By Your Ability To: Create a culture of excellence in accounts receivable follow-up efforts guided by best practices, industry standards, and timely and relevant insights based on trends. Prepare annual statement of goals and objectives for the team, including the method for measuring/tracking success of those goals and lead efforts that drive performance.

Follow up on routine daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities of managers, including assistance with identifying larger trends negatively impacting departmental performance and create action plans to remediate emerging issues. Manage relationships with operations partners, ensuring policies and procedures are being followed to maximize revenue and collections and coordinating meetings to troubleshoot issues. Develop and implement credit and collections policies and procedures in line with company objectives and industry standards.

Drive process enhancements and automation projects, working cross-functionally with the relevant stakeholders to streamline operations. Monitor and report on accounts receivable status, aging, and collections activities. Provide regular updates on key metrics to Senior Management and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.

Prepare and present monthly and quarterly reports on credit and collections performance, highlighting areas for improvement. Negotiate payment plans and settlements with delinquent customers, initiating legal actions when necessary. Conduct regular reviews of customer credit limits to ensure that they are in accordance with company policy and are reasonable in the circumstances.

Continuously review and improve the processes related to the generation and distribution of customer statements to improve accuracy and timeliness. Your strengths include: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. 7-10 years of experience with Accounting/Billings/Collections and 5 years in a leadership role. Strong knowledge of accounting principles, billings operations, credit analysis, and collections techniques.

Proficiency in Excel is considered an asset. Proven ability to design and optimize invoice to cash processes. Experience with process automation and systems integration.

Possess a valid passport and be able to travel from time to time. If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please click the “Apply” button to send your resume directly to Vicky Vu. Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta’s best employers.

We facilitate the best fit between client and candidate, leading to reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, and customer satisfaction. Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Finance and Sales Industries: Staffing and Recruiting J-18808-Ljbffr