Credit Team Lead

FOUNTAIN TIRE; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

10% Short-Term Incentive Program

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

RRSP matching

Discounts on tires/parts/services

Commuter-friendly office location

Job summary

Fountain Tire in Edmonton is seeking a Credit Team Lead to guide the credit function at our South Edmonton Corporate Head Office. You will lead direct reports, cultivate risk-aware credit decisions, and drive timely collections while maintaining accurate security records.

The role requires CCP designation or accounting/business degree with at least five years in credit, plus one year in a leadership role. Proficiency with MS Word/Excel and Microsoft Dynamics AX is a plus; background checks will

Qualifications

• CCP designation or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Accounting/Business degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the credit industry; combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a leadership role.
• Working knowledge of accounts receivables, credit and collections; garage keepers' lien rights knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Credit Team and drive performance of direct reports, including mid-year and annual reviews.
• Assign requests and work to maximize service levels and set priorities.
• Track bad debt write-offs and coordinate entries with Credit Manager for approval.
• Review high-risk credit decisions on new and existing customers.
• Record and code payments from trustees, receivers and third-party collectors.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers; support legal actions as needed.
• Prepare monthly reporting for the Credit Department.

Skills

Leadership

Accounts receivable

Credit & collections

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

CCP designation

Accounting/Business degree

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Fountain Tire is seeking a dedicated Credit Team Lead to be a key player in our dynamic Credit team based in our South Edmonton Corporate Head Office.

The purpose of this role is to exercise judicious credit granting practices and maintain accurate records of security, mitigating Fountain Tire’s credit risk and decreasing Fountain Tire’s overdue account receivables and cost of carrying accounts receivable.

What do we offer at Fountain Tire?

At Fountain Tire, we’re committed to supporting our Associates’ well-being and financial future. Together, these benefits reflect our core purpose: helping people get there – sustainably, and successfully.

• Competitive salary: $70,000 - $78,000 per year
• A Short-Term Incentive Program with a target incentive of 10% to recognize your contributions to the organization
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision care, along with life insurance and short/long term disability programs.
• Competitive RRSP matching program, helping you plan for a secure and successful retirement
• Policies and programs that support a balanced lifestyle and an easy commute to our office located close to the Calgary Trail and Southside Anthony Henday
• Discounts for you and your family on tires, parts and services at all Fountain Tire locations

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the leadership, development and work performance of direct reports, including completion of mid-year, annual reviews and the development of STIPS.
• Assign requests and work assignments to maximize service levels by setting priorities, monitoring progress and resolving issues.
• Track bad debt write-off requests received by the Credit Department, providing documentation to Credit Manager for approval and then process the necessary journal entries.
• Complete reviews for high-risk credit decisions on new and existing customers.
• Record and code payments from trustees of bankrupts, receivers and 3rd party collectors.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers.
• Assist in all legal proceedings – third party assignments, liens, statements of claim, writs of enforcement, collecting on judgments.
• Evaluate and make recommendations to Credit Manager on accounts causing concern of financial risk or beyond individual approval authority.
• Complete monthly reporting as required.

What does it take to get on track?

• Completion of a CCP designation; Accounting/Business degree preferred; minimum 5 years’ experience in the credit industry; a combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a leadership role
• Working knowledge of accounts receivables, credit and collections.
• Knowledge of Garage keepers' lien rights and requirements is imperative.
• Advanced skills in a computerized environment, including proficiency with MS Word & Excel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills in order to effectively manage multiple priorities and competing demands within tight deadlines.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX would be considered a definite asset.
• To support our commitment to a safe and trustworthy workplace, candidates selected for this role will be required to successfully complete background and credit checks prior to employment.

At Fountain Tire, you would have a great place to work!

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