Credit Manager

AMETEK; Calgary; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK is seeking a Credit Manager to develop and manage credit policy, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in finance, extensive credit management experience, and excellent communication skills. This role plays a key part in optimizing accounts receivable and managing risk effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in Credit, Collections, and Accounts Receivable.
• Experience in a manufacturing shared service environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of Federal Export Administration Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer divisional credit policy in line with corporate guidelines.
• Supervise Credit Analyst and Accounting Assistant.
• Prepare and file bankruptcy Proof of Claim forms.

Skills

Communication

Supervisory Skills

Analytical Skills

Customer Relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance

CICP, ICCE, RGCP or CGCE

Tools

Oracle ERP

MS Office

SAP

Job description

At AMETEK Process Instruments, we focus our experience on designing new, innovative analyzers that help our customers achieve higher levels of productivity and quality. We do this by seeking out ways to overcome the limitations of current methods of process monitoring, control, and quality assurance. It is through this focus that we have created the most reliable and accurate technologies in the world.

We are looking for a Credit Manager to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualifications :

• Develop and administer divisional credit policy in accordance with corporate and divisional guidelines, in addition to complying with federal anti-trust laws and regulations to minimize the company's exposure to uncollectible accounts receivable.
• Perform credit investigations, analyze customer financial statements, decide and approve payment terms and lines of credit within prescribed ranges, periodically review existing credit files, and communicate with appropriate internal customers to maximize sales and efficiently manage inventory.
• Supervise Credit Analyst and Accounting Assistant
• Review letters of credit for acceptance.
• Maintain an appropriate customer follow-up system to ensure timely collection of overdue receivables.
• Prepare various monthly and quarterly reports for bad debt and past due analysis.
• Perform Sarbanes Oxley / internal control testing and ensure documentation is updated.
• Prepare and file bankruptcy Proof of Claim forms. Work with corporate attorneys on complex bankruptcy cases or where an elevated claim may be attained through reclamation.
• Arrange forced collections and filing of suits.
• Remain current in areas such as country risk by maintaining membership in professional organizations, attending seminars, and subscribing to various economic and finance publications.
• Arrange and monitor export and performance letters of credit and performance bonds as required.

Job Requirements :

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in finance.
• Additional professional credentialing such as CICP, ICCE, RGCP or CGCE desired
• Minimum five years’ experience managing Credit, Collections and Accounts Receivable, both domestic and foreign, in a manufacturing shared service environment.
• Working knowledge of an ERP system – preferably Oracle – together with MS Office. Experience with SAP is an asset.
• Good supervisory and diplomatic skills with direct reports, sales team, and customers.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Participation in outside credit professional groups.
• Working knowledge of Federal Export Administration Regulations As it pertains to Credit Management.
• Working knowledge of Bankruptcy Rules
• Working knowledge of Supply Chain Finance Programs
• Working knowledge of Credit Insurance Programs
• Working knowledge of Bank Letters of Credit and insurance programs for bonding.
• Working knowledge of filing UCC security agreements on equipment