Credit Manager

CFS

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80–$100 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Cash Flow, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Credit Analysis, Credit Reports, Credit and Collections, Customer Relations, Customer Service Management, Customer/Client Research, Distribution Services, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Industrial Organization, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Partner Sales, Past Due Accounts, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Relationship Management, Reporting Skills, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Track Customer Issues
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
6 days ago


Ready to take ownership of a high-impact Credit Manager role where your decisions directly influence cash flow, customer relationships, and business performance? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing industrial organization and play a key role in protecting and optimizing financial assets.


Credit Manager
Salary: 80-100 K + Bonus


Why This Opportunity Stands Out:



  • High-visibility role with direct interaction across Finance, Sales, and Operations

  • Opportunity to influence credit strategy and improve cash flow performance

  • Blend of leadership, analysis, and relationship management responsibilities

  • Ability to drive process improvements and strengthen credit and collection practices

  • Stable, established organization with a strong reputation in the market

  • Exposure to executive leadership and key customer relationships

  • Opportunity to mentor and develop team members while building best practices

  • Meaningful impact on business success through risk management and working capital optimization


Key Responsibilities for the Credit Manager:



  • Review and evaluate customer credit applications and establish appropriate credit limits

  • Analyze customer financial information, credit reports, and references to assess risk

  • Monitor accounts receivable aging and lead collection efforts on past-due balances

  • Manage customer credit holds and approve order releases in accordance with company policies

  • Investigate and resolve customer account and payment discrepancies

  • Maintain accurate customer credit files and documentation

  • Partner with Sales and Operations to balance customer service and risk management objectives

  • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls

  • Prepare reporting and analysis related to credit exposure, collections, and bad debt reserves

  • Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as needed


Qualifications for the Credit Manager:



  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred

  • 5+ years of progressive credit, collections, accounts receivable, or finance experience

  • Strong understanding of credit analysis, collections, and risk assessment practices

  • Experience working within manufacturing, distribution, industrial, or related environments preferred

  • Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel

  • Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

  • Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles is a plus


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About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/