Our client is an instrumentation company that supplies environmental company’s equipment. They are looking for a Credit Manager to join them on 12-month contract. The role is 5 days a week in office located in Oakville. This role requres a hands-on professional with extensive credit experience, strong systems capabilities, and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working directly with customers, resolving payment issues, and building a solid foundation for the company's credit function
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and develop the credit department, including policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Oversee all aspects of accounts receivable, credit management, collections, and related accounting functions.
- Develop and implement effective credit assessment, approval, and collection processes.
- Monitor customer accounts, outstanding balances, and overdue payments to minimize credit risk.
- Manage customer credit limits, payment terms, and credit exposure.
- Work directly with customers to resolve account discrepancies, payment delays, and collection issues professionally and effectively.
- Review and improve existing financial systems, workflows, and reporting processes.
- Monitor accounts receivable performance and provide regular reporting on aging, collections, and outstanding balances.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support accurate financial reporting and efficient cash flow management.
- Identify opportunities to improve departmental efficiency, strengthen controls, and optimize credit and collection practices
Must Have:
- Extensive experience in credit management, accounts receivable, and collections.
- Strong knowledge of credit risk assessment, credit policies, and collection strategies.
- Excellent systems skills, with the ability to work with financial systems and identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact confidently and professionally with customers.
- Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to manage customer account issues effectively.
- A hands-on, self-directed approach, with the ability to build processes and establish a new function.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual in English and French is considered a strong asset.
- Experience establishing or restructuring a credit department is highly desirable.
Experience in a customer-facing credit or collections environment is preferred.
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Credit Manager - 12 Months in Toronto employer: The Mason Group Inc
Join a well-established, privately held commercial real estate company in Toronto that values accuracy and efficiency in its financial operations. As an AP Coordinator, you'll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages professional growth through hands-on experience in accounts payable and receivable, while also having the opportunity to engage with innovative technology and process improvements. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this company offers a rewarding environment where your contributions are recognized and valued.
