Credit Director: Lead Strategy & Growth

Clopay; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Clopay Corporation seeks a Credit Director to lead the Mason Headquarters Credit team. You will shape credit policy, manage risk, and drive collections while partnering with Sales, CFO, and senior leadership to align customer needs with business goals.

The role requires extensive credit experience, with preference for construction industry knowledge and lien/bond law familiarity. This is an on-site position at our Mason, OH headquarters with growth opportunities within a Griffon Corporation

Qualifications

• Must have extensive credit experience in a similar organization or industry.
• Familiarity with commercial construction industry is preferred.
• Intimate knowledge of construction lien, bond laws, and related notice requirements.

Responsibilities

• Establishes policies and procedures concerning credit functions such as workflow, letters, and credit applications.
• Collaborates with Sales, CFO and Company President to balance customer needs with company interests.
• Approves credit limits on customer accounts and handles special payment terms.
• Negotiates with third-party credit reporting agencies (e.g., Dunn & Bradstreet).
• Engages in National Association of Credit Management activities and educational products.
• Develops relationships with credit/collections attorneys and agencies for delinquent accounts.
• Negotiates favorable third-party collection rates and policies.
• Monitors credit activity with monthly aging reviews and bad debt reserves.
• Creates and presents reports on large account activity and aging analysis.
• Prepares and reviews collection reports and monitors aged accounts.
• Supervises Credit and Deduction departments and mentors staff.
• Resolves customer disputes with appropriate individuals.

Skills

Credit experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Clopay Corporation seeks a Credit Director to lead the Mason Headquarters Credit team. You will shape credit policy, manage risk, and drive collections while partnering with Sales, CFO, and senior leadership to align customer needs with business goals.

The role requires extensive credit experience, with preference for construction industry knowledge and lien/bond law familiarity. This is an on-site position at our Mason, OH headquarters with growth opportunities within a Griffon Corporation