Credit Manager

Job ID:  521257

Safety, Integrity, Quality are the foundation or core values on which Tilcon New York Inc., a CRH company operates.  Located in New York and New Jersey, Tilcon New York Inc. is an integrated materials company with multiple quarry locations, water terminals, heavy highway construction division, asphalt and recycle plants.  Tilcon manufactures sells and ships, made in the USA, products of crushed stone, asphalt, sand, gravel and recycled materials throughout New York, New Jersey, and some areas of Pennsylvania.  Growth opportunity, professional development and a culture of support and resources are provided to each employee for their personal growth and success within Tilcon New York Inc., and CRH.

Position Overview

The Credit Manager is responsible for overseeing the coordination and management of all credit functions. The Credit Manager sits on the Senior Management Team and reports to the Vice President Sales of the company. It is the responsibility of the Credit Manager to coordinate and supervise the approval of credit and the timely collection of accounts receivable. Credit decisions should optimize the Company’s revenue potential while avoiding excessive bad debt exposure.

Roles and Responsibilities

(Essential Duties and Functions)

• Secure adequate credit information on prospective customers to establish credit or other terms of sale for Company products.
• Review and approve all extensions of credit for material purchases and/or contract work on a timely basis.
• Create and administer credit policies and procedures.
• Establish customer credit and its limits, or other terms of sale of product, subject to waiver of credit limits under certain conditions. Refer questionable credit bases to company officer for decision.
• Keep informed about the customer’s financial condition and practices; discuss problems with President, Vice President Sales, Controller and sales representatives; attend regular credit meetings of various credit groups.
• Follow-up delinquent customer accounts.
• File “Stop Notice” and liens as required.
• Directly manages and directs credit assistant. Carries out supervisory responsibility in accordance with organizations policies and procedures. Including mentoring, training, planning, assigning, guiding, directing, appraising performance, recognition, discipline and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Manage and oversee Credit Department, to ensure timely posting of deposits to proper allocations by invoice.
• Conduct regular credit meetings with President, VP Sales and sales representatives to discuss credit and collection problems to ensure appropriate collection efforts are maintained.
• When required, visit with a designated sales representative, those customers having credit problems.
• Work closely with company legal counsel on all collection matters and review monthly status reports of all cases.
• Prepare monthly reports for management.
• Ensure the decisions on mechanic’s lien and/or bond claim issues are made prior to appropriate deadlines.
• Act as a liaison with attorney’s and/or collection agencies as needed.
• Maintain good communications with accounting and sales staff.
• Talent Management – Mentor, coach and develop credit team in support of customer service excellence. Identify and implement training and development plans for individuals and teams including product knowledge, business knowledge, career path
• Establish performance expectations, providing regular feedback and consistently managing these expectations.
• Completing performance appraisals, promoting staff development activities, utilizing performance improvement procedures as necessary, and adhering to Tilcon New York Inc. policies and procedures.
• Maintains professional demeanor in dealing with critical/confidential information; restricts discussion/knowledge of activity to a “need to know” basis.
• Regular and timely attendance is required.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

Required

• Associates degree or equivalent from two-year College.
• Detail orientated and strong organization skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience in accounting or business specific software
• Previous management experience required

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree from four year college or university
• 10 years’ work experience in credit, sales department activities and financial or legal matters.
• 5 years construction experience and/or training.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

· Must possess a strong working knowledge and understanding of accounting concepts, including P&L’s and relevant balance sheet accounts.

· Must demonstrate strong numerical skills and the ability to analyze data and draw conclusions.

· Working knowledge of English and Math, office practices and procedures

· Ability to maintain records and files

· Ability to communicate effectively with and work well with other personnel

· Ability to deal effectively with questions or problems, seeking assistance when needed

· Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and general public at all times

· Must be computer literate

Work Requirements

· Safety, Integrity, Quality - Formally and visibly demonstrate support and understanding of OMG and Tilcon’s core values.

· Strict adherence to safety requirements and company procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

· Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.

· Must be willing to work nights and weekends when required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is required to sit, walk and stand for periods of time. The employee is required to use a computer for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust to focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job will require both office work and field work. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment in the office is usually quiet.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay of $120,000 to $130,000 with annual bonus potential.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Tilcon New York Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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