Region Credit and Collections Manager

We are Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You’ll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels.

The ideal Candidate will assist the Director Regional Credit in the management of credit department activities for the region. Implements company policies and procedures related to credit and collection activities; ensures effective handling of collecting delinquent accounts and investigating the credit risks of customers and suppliers.
The ideal candidate will be based in Jacksonville, FL; Orlando, FL; Tampa, FL or Bradenton, FL. Come work with us!
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the implementation and adherence to credit/collection policies, practices and procedures across the region.
• Approves decisions regarding the extension of new or existing credit, adjustments to customer accounts, and referral of overdue accounts for legal action.
• Coordinates major credit decisions with management teams and regional sales departments.
• Manages national customer accounts.
• Manages delinquent customer receivables, negotiates special customer payment plans and participates in development of financial packages.
• Monitors credit activity including monthly review of large accounts, location compliance with credit policies and procedures, lien laws and sales tax laws.
• Assists the divisions with difficult collection cases.
• Creates and presents reports to regional and corporate management on large account activity, summary aging analysis and bad debt reserve analysis.
• Participates in special projects as deemed necessary by management.
• Manages a department to ensure achievement of functional and budget/financial goals.
• Other duties may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field;
• Six (6) years of credit and/or collection experience;
• or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Team Leadership ( Direct reports of 8-10)

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to supervise and achieve work productivity through others
• Proficiency in the use of accounting software package
• Knowledge of business mathematics
• Ability to use tact and skill in dealing with other staff, management and vendors
• Ability to compose effective and efficient accounting reports
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and an enterprise resource planning (ERP) program

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is in an office setting and generally sedentary with physical effort associated with using a computer, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
• May be required to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Frequent travel by car and plane will be required in this position.

Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority. We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies. Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day. You’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore – all in a friendly, people-first environment. Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS.

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

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