Credit Manager: Lead Collections & Financial Controls

CFS; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is hiring a Credit Manager in Vernon Hills, IL to lead the accounting team and manage credit, collections, and financial controls. The role offers broad exposure to accounts receivable, tax compliance, and revenue processes, with a significant impact on organizational financial health.

Ideal candidates will have 7+ years in accounting, including 5+ years in credit and collections, plus a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Salary ranges from $90,000 to $100,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of accounting experience, including 5+ years in credit and collections.
• Strong knowledge of credit, collections, and bankruptcy laws.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and approve credit recommendations for new customer accounts.
• Manage credit, collections, account reviews, and order release decisions.
• Monitor distributor credit trends and identify potential financial risks.
• Oversee sales and use tax filings, audits, and compliance activities.
• Reconcile accounts receivable and bank accounts to the general ledger.
• Supervise and develop finance support staff while maintaining departmental procedures.

Skills

Credit and collections

Accounts receivable

Sales tax compliance

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CFS is hiring a Credit Manager in Vernon Hills, IL to lead the accounting team and manage credit, collections, and financial controls. The role offers broad exposure to accounts receivable, tax compliance, and revenue processes, with a significant impact on organizational financial health.

Ideal candidates will have 7+ years in accounting, including 5+ years in credit and collections, plus a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Salary ranges from $90,000 to $100,000 per year.