Senior Manager, Credit & Collections - Manufacturing

Confidential; London; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Manager, Credit & Collections who will lead efforts in accounts receivable, process improvement, and team development. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in finance/accounting, strong negotiation skills, and a customer-centric approach. This full-time role offers an opportunity to make impactful decisions in a fast-paced environment while ensuring compliance with credit policies.

Qualifications

• 7 years management experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• 3 years of experience managing/developing teams.
• Demonstrated success in process improvement and leading automation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare working papers related to AR for year-end income tax preparation.
• Lead and support process improvements and automation efforts.
• Monitor customer accounts, assess credit risk, and negotiate payment terms.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Process Improvement

Analytical Thinking

Customer Centricity

Education

CPA Designation

Relevant post-secondary education in finance/accounting

Tools

ERP systems (J.D. Edwards or similar)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Manager, Credit & Collections - Manufacturing

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We have an immediate opening for a Senior Manager, Credit & Collections for our fast-growing manufacturing team. Our ideal candidate is a results-oriented, analytical leader who enjoys building strong teams that thrive in fast-changing environments.

You are a strategic leader with a passion for credit collections, accounts receivable, and commission management. You enjoy a collaborative team environment, have a continuous improvement mindset, are results-driven, and take initiative to deliver outcomes that support business success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare working papers related to AR to support year-end income tax preparation
• Ensure controls are implemented and performed related to the order-to-cash cycle
• Lead and support process improvements and automation efforts
• Coach and develop your team to meet performance and growth goals
• Monitor customer accounts, assess credit risk, and negotiate payment terms
• Partner with Finance and Sales to align processes and resolve discrepancies
• Analyze program performance and suggest improvements
• Use data and industry trends to guide strategic decision-making
• Perform Accounts Receivable month-end close journal entries and reconciliation
• Review customer pricing, credits, and account set-ups in JDE
• Lead and optimize credit & collection processes to improve cash flow, reduce bad debt
• Oversee tracking, calculation, and disbursement of rebates and commissions
• Review daily banking activity and validate incoming payments (EFT, wire)
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to resolve issues and support credit policy compliance

QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA Designation or relevant post-secondary education in finance / accounting
• CCP (Certified Credit Professional) Designation required
• 7 years management experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• 3 years of experience managing / developing teams
• Demonstrated success in process improvement and leading automation
• Knowledge of pricing structures, rebates, and financial reconciliations
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and customer adjustments
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills - internal and external
• Results driven with the ability to initiate and deliver outcomes that support business success
• Customer-centric mindset to deliver excellent service with financial integrity
• Proficiency with ERP systems (J.D. Edwards or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills and solid knowledge of Microsoft Office

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance, Accounting / Auditing, and Management
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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