Credit Manager

Taylor Steel Inc. is a privately owned Steel Service Center that sells and processes high quality, value added flat rolled steel to customers throughout North America. With facilities in both the United States and Canada, Taylor Steel operates out of seven different plants with twenty processing lines and a corporate throughput of over two million tons. With over fifty years of success, our focus on people, quality, service, and innovative technology has made Taylor Steel a leader in the North American flat rolled steel industry.

Position Overview:

Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, the Credit Manager will be responsible for assessing credit worthiness, setting credit limits, and minimizing bad debts while maintaining positive relationships with clients.

Responsibilities:

• Recommend and implement credit policies, procedures and controls that are consistent with sound credit management principles and company goals
• Lead, manage and provide direction to credit analyst(s) through effective goal setting, performance monitoring and reviews, and on-the-job training and development plans
• Analyze financial data and credit reports to evaluate the creditworthiness of potential and existing customers
• Establish credit limits and payment terms for customers based on their creditworthiness and payment history
• Monitor customer accounts to ensure payments are made on time and in accordance with established terms
• Prepare reports and provide analysis of credit and collections activity to senior management
• Consider and evaluate credit insurance options to further mitigate risk where appropriate and cost effective
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, as well as the provisions of credit insurance policies where applicable
• Communicate with customers to address any credit-related issues and resolve disputes
• Work proactively and collaboratively with Sales, Customer Service, and Finance to ensure all credit related matters are addressed and resolved in a timely manner
• Demonstrate and maintain constructive business relationships with customers and industry contacts through regular communications and personal visits as considered necessary
• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism in all communications and interactions
• Safeguard confidential information through adherence to the highest legal and ethical standards
• Participate in ongoing professional development consistent with assigned responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and skills:

• A university degree or college diploma in finance, accounting, or a related field
• A minimum of 10 years' experience in credit and collections with at least 5 years in a management capacity
• Professional credit designation (CCP) is preferred
• Relevant industry experience and/or private company experience preferred
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong business process acumen with ability to clearly identify issues and work with other functions to address changing business requirements and/or drive process improvements
• Proficiency with technology and Microsoft Office in particular (Excel, Word)
• Familiarity with credit insurance and associated compliance requirements and reporting

We Offer

• Competitive salaries plus a discretionary bonus plan based on combined company and personal performance.
• Extensive benefits with employer paid premiums
• Competitive vacation allowances
• Employer matched Registered Pension Plan
• Participation in our Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan after 2 years of full time company service

Additional Information:

Only Applicants under consideration will be contacted

Taylor Steel welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.