Manager, Finance - Credit & Collections (Job Req #2025-367)

Ross Video; Iroquois Falls; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Iroquois Falls seeks a Manager for Credit & Collections. The role involves overseeing financial processes, managing credit relationships, and providing leadership to a team. Candidates should have a background in Business Administration, proven communication skills, and a solid understanding of accounting principles. The company offers competitive salaries, health plans, and flexible hours, promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible hours

Generous paid time off

Fitness/wellness allowance

Employee share ownership program

Development support

Social activities and events

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ experience as an Accounting Manager, preferably Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable.
• Good working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (IFRS).
• Experience in the Broadcast industry and/or High Tech, Software Products or Manufacturing organization would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily processes of financial invoices and cash receipts.
• Manage the credit-granting process and approve credit decisions.
• Provide oversight of credit/ship holds and loss mitigation strategies.
• Implement efficient Order to Cash cycle processes.
• Conduct job coaching and performance reviews for staff.

Skills

Accounting principles knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Post secondary education in Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Accounting software (LN)

Job description

Why Work at Ross Video? We have a great group of people working together to create and deliver cutting edge products that look amazing and are easy to use. We go all out so that our customers can have the best possible experience and achieve quality results. With a product focus, continual learning, results driven processes, and creative thinking, we constantly strive to improve our solutions and to deliver results. If you've ever watched live television, news, sports, or entertainment, you've seen our products in use. All of the major Hollywood award shows, most professional sports teams, and many of the largest broadcasters in the world use Ross Video technology. Get behind the scenes and learn about what it takes to make live events possible. If that resonates, and you’re someone with integrity, commitment, and a strong drive to deliver great products, we’d love to hear from you.

Job overview

The Manager, Credit & Collections is responsible for overseeing the credit and collections function and interfacing with the sales leadership and order management team in managing customer financial relationships. This position leverages a working knowledge of major customers’ industry categories (broadcast, sports and live events, systems integrators, etc) in overseeing a team of Credit and Collection analysts and providing managerial support for the assessment of creditworthiness of potential customers, credit reviews of existing customers, collections of past due balances and escalation of difficult customers’ accounts to ensure minimization of risk of credit loss. This position is also expected to be a key contributor to the broader Finance management team, collaborating with internal peers to facilitate all financial aspects of the Order to Cash cycle.

Who you report to

Sr. Director – Finance, Corporate Financial Operations

What we offer

Ross offers competitive salaries, comprehensive health plans, and several perks to help you perform at your best. Some of these perks include flexible hours, generous paid time off, fitness/wellness allowance, an employee share ownership program, development support, and a ton of fun social activities and events! Best of all, you will be part of the Ross Video family, and we've got an energizing environment here.

What the job is all about

• Oversee all aspects of daily processes, including posting and delivery of financial invoices, posting and reconciliation of cash receipts, responding to internal and external client requests relating to invoicing and payments, and facilitating communication with client-based portals.
• Oversee all aspects of the credit-granting process and act as primary or secondary approver for all credit decisions within specified limits. Relay information to the Senior Director, Finance and the Chief Financial Officer as needed to facilitate decisions which exceed those limits.
• Provide oversight of credit/ship holds, doubtful accounts, receivables insurance, and other loss mitigation strategies. Act as the primary linkage between transactional (analysts) and strategic (Senior Director/CFO) information and decision-making roles.
• Oversee all aspects of month end processes, including balance reconciliations, statement preparation, preparing and arranging bank deposits, and reporting of results to the Executive Leadership Team as needed.
• Review, develop, and implement processes and procedures which facilitate an efficient Order to Cash cycle while maintaining proper audit controls and documented authorizations as required.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with key Ross departments, especially including Order Management, Order Admin, Tax and Compliance, Sales, and Services teams.
• Provide regular and frequent job coaching, performance reviews, and staff recruitment as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Who you are

• Post secondary education in Business Administration
• 2-5 years’ experience as an Accounting Manager, preferably Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable
• Good working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (IFRS)
• Experience working with various accounting software (LN an asset)
• Advanced skill level with MS Office and Excel
• Solid level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to explain financial concepts and to interact with credibility with peers and management within the organization.
• Proven track record of excellent professional communication skills. The role demands a resolute approach to collections coupled with an unwavering commitment to customer relationships; achieving that balance requires patience, knowledge, and perseverance all in equal measure.
• Attention to detail, analytical skills, and adherence to financial regulations are critical for success in this role.

Bonus points if you have the following

• Experience working within the Broadcast industry and /or High Tech, Software Products or Manufacturing organization would be an asset.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At Ross, we embrace diversity, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work. We are committed to building a team that includes a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Inclusivity drives innovation and creativity, and that’s something we’re passionate about at Ross! We believe everyone should be able to enjoy a rewarding career at Ross, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability. If a disability means that you need any additional support during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.