Customer Financial Services Manager - ABC Canada (905)

ABC Supply Co. Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ABC Supply Canada is seeking a seasoned Customer Financial Services Manager to oversee credit and collections across Canadian operations. You will build and lead the Customer Financial Services team, drive receivable turns, and ensure adherence to company policy and laws.

The role partners with Branch Managers and executive leadership to optimize cash flow. The ideal candidate has 15+ years in commercial credit/collections, a strong background in financial statement analysis, and proven

Qualifications

• 15+ years in commercial credit and collections with knowledge of credit extension practices, laws, liens and bonds, UCC.

Responsibilities

• Direct collection activities for Canadian operations and lead the CS team within guidelines.
• Establish and train the Customer Financial Services Team; manage compensation per guidelines.
• Lead the team to achieve objectives and maximize receivables turns.
• Ensure effective collection techniques align with company objectives and minimize bad debt.
• Review credit and collection processes; escalate issues to Managing Director as needed.
• Prepare periodic receivable reports and KPI metrics for leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Financial statement analysis

Negotiation

Windows

Excel

Access

Outlook

Internet Explorer

Building materials

Education

BBA/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Windows

Excel

Access

Outlook

Internet Explorer

Job description

ABC Supply Canada is a leading wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, windows, and other exterior and interior building products. We take pride in providing exceptional customer service and high-quality products to the construction and remodeling industry.

Nature & Scope of position:

The ABC Canada Customer Financial Services Manager establishes effective working relationships with District and Branch Managers, Sales Personnel, Region Team Members, National Support Center personnel, other Customer Financial Services team members, and Executive Management. Establish effective working relationships with customers and credit and collection personnel outside the organization through NACM or similar organizations.

To direct all collection activities of a region in accordance with established policies and procedures in a manner that will result in maximum sales and receivable turns, with minimum bad debt consistent with the business objectives of the company.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collection responsibility for all Canadian operations
• Select and train the Customer Financial Services Team and administer the compensation of the team within company guidelines.
• Establish, and lead the team in achieving objectives
• Ensure that effective collection techniques are employed to achieve maximum receivables turns consistent with the business objectives of the company
• Recommend the suspension of credit privileges to the Branch Managers, and using discretion elevate disagreements too the Managing Director.
• Review reserve calculations for bad debt
• Recommend placement of an account with the Debt Recovery Department and sharing various documents and information
• Evaluate portfolio risk, and aging condition, and report to Managing Director, District Manager and Branch Manager, along with appropriate recommendations for action
• Work with their staff and Branch Managers to develop action plans to ensure the satisfactory performance of the Accounts Receivable portfolio
• Review customer's financial statements, credit reports and other information to prepare a Note Receivable or other work out plans
• Collaborate with the AR department to maintain the ageing, assist in reducing short pays, disputes and unapplied cash.
• Ensure lien rights are maintained where possible.
• Prepare and submit periodic reports on the condition of receivables to Branch, Region, and Executive Management
• Prepare KPI's for collection staff and other AR performance metrics
• Assist in new software recommendation, testing and implementation
• Evaluate AR portfolios of potential acquisitions and present due diligence findings.
• Train and educate new branch managers in CFS processes and policies.
• Other similar duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Experience:

• 15+ experience in commercial credit and collections, ensuring knowledge of effective credit extension practices, credit and collection laws, construction liens and bonds, secured transactions, and the Uniform Commercial Code

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration(preferred), Finance, or Accounting or equivalent experience

Skills & Competencies:

• Must possess good communication and leadership skills, knowledge of Windows, Excel, Access, Outlook, and Internet Explorer, an understanding of financial statement analysis, and be an effective negotiator.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to motivate and guide teams to achieve goals.
• Strong business acumen with experience in financial and budget management.
• Knowledge of the building materials industry and a passion for delivering excellent customer service.

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