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Credit Manager

Credit Manager Job Description

Credit Managers in Canada manage credit risks and ensure the timely collection of payments from customers. This role is responsible for developing and implementing credit policies, analyzing customer creditworthiness, and overseeing the entire credit and collections process. The Credit Manager balances risk mitigation with supporting sales growth, ensuring sound financial decisions. A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is essential, with relevant certifications (e.g., CCP - Certified Credit Professional) often preferred. A deep understanding of Canadian credit laws, bankruptcy regulations, and industry-specific credit practices is paramount.

Typical credit manager duties:

Develop, implement, and enforce credit policies and procedures to manage risk effectively.Conduct comprehensive credit assessments of new and existing customers.Oversee the collections team and manage strategies for timely recovery of accounts receivable.Monitor accounts receivable aging and bad debt reserves, providing regular reports to management.Negotiate payment terms, manage credit limits, and resolve complex collection issues.Collaborate with sales, finance, and legal teams to support customer relationships and resolve disputes.Ensure compliance with all internal policies and Canadian credit and privacy regulations.Implement and manage credit management software and tools to enhance efficiency.

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Salary for Credit Manager
83000 - 116500
Low
83000
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
98250
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferrable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
116500
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
Projected salaries for related positions Job title Low Mid High Payroll Manager 86250 108500 120000 Payroll Administrator 58500 69500 77500 Assistant Credit Manager 62250 78750 91500 Collections/Credit Analyst 54750 64500 74750 Collections/Credit Clerk 51500 59250 66000 Bookkeeper 56500 71250 79000 AR/AP Manager 65000 86500 97500 AR/AP Clerk 47750 56750 63500 Accounting Clerk 47000 52750 58250 Billing Clerk 45000 50750 59000 Inventory Analyst 50750 64000 74750 Inventory Coordinator 43000 50250 60750

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Our starting salary projections come from a rigorous, multistep process so that our numbers accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers across the country and third-party job posting data from Textkernel that we use to independently validate the salary levels. Starting compensation—pay for someone new to a role—can vary significantly based on a candidate’s skills, experience and certifications, as well as other factors including industry, company size and revenue, and demand for the role. To reflect this variability, we report our salary data in three levels: low, mid and high.