<p>We are assisting an organization in their search for a motivated and resourceful Credit Manager to drive forward innovation in their credit and Accounts Receivable operations. This key leader will spearhead company-wide initiatives to refine credit risk evaluations, streamline collections, and ensure adherence to policies throughout all divisions. The selected individual will leverage collaboration, strategic insights, and decisive leadership to support financial growth while enhancing valuable customer relationships. This role requires frequent engagement with regional teams in multiple locations to inspire operational excellence and superior customer service.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Impact Areas:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>• <strong>Lead and Enhance Operations:</strong> Oversee and guide divisional credit teams, optimizing processes to achieve improved consistency and performance organization wide.</p><p>• <strong>Risk Assessment and Decision-Making:</strong> Analyze high-value credit situations and make strategic decisions that minimize risks while enabling business growth opportunities.</p><p>• <strong>Team Empowerment:</strong> Mentor and equip division leaders and staff to address complex credit challenges and implement effective risk management strategies that align with organizational objectives.</p><p>• <strong>Monitor and Drive Improvement:</strong> Regularly evaluate aged Accounts Receivable balances and collaborate with teams to establish actionable plans for measurable results.</p><p>• <strong>Strengthen Policy Compliance:</strong> Improve adherence to company credit policies by refining and enforcing standards that yield exceptional compliance and results.</p><p>• <strong>Proactive Risk Mitigation:</strong> Design thorough processes for monitoring customer creditworthiness, leveraging data to identify and address potential risks early on.</p><p>• <strong>Strategic Issue Resolution:</strong> Direct and oversee collections efforts, focusing on high-risk or large accounts to secure financially favorable outcomes.</p><p>• <strong>Partner Collaboration:</strong> Build strong relationships with debt recovery organizations and legal professionals to ensure optimal collections performance.</p><p>• <strong>Insightful Reporting:</strong> Provide comprehensive reporting on AR trends and forecasts, presenting valuable updates to senior leadership teams.</p><p>• <strong>Operational Excellence:</strong> Contribute to strategic financial plans by analyzing AR data for key operational insights and alignment with corporate goals.</p><p>• <strong>Legal Expertise:</strong> Offer guidance on secured credit measures like liens or encumbrances and provide solutions in handling legal matters relating to collections.</p><p>• <strong>Relationship Building:</strong> Regularly engage with branch teams and key customers, fostering collaboration and building partnerships that support long-term success.</p><p>• <strong>Customer-First Leadership:</strong> Strengthen relationships with current and prospective clients, ensuring seamless communication and superior service delivery.</p>
<p>We are assisting an organization to hire a Controller who actively shapes the organization's financial trajectory while collaborating as a key member of the leadership team. This dynamic role drives strategic decision-making that fuels sustainable growth and operational excellence. The Controller champions financial reporting, planning, analysis, operations, cash management, compliance, and plays a pivotal role in securing the organization's fiscal success.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Deliver actionable insights</strong> through timely and precise monthly financial and operational reports that guide leadership decisions.</li><li><strong>Design and enhance decision-making frameworks</strong> by leading the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP& A) process and implementing forward-focused systems and procedures.</li><li><strong>Direct and streamline the annual audit process</strong>, mobilizing internal resources for on-time completion while ensuring excellence in compliance.</li><li><strong>Evaluate business performance metrics</strong> by analyzing financial data, identifying risks and opportunities, recommending solutions, and crafting strategies to maximize growth potential.</li><li><strong>Lead budgeting and forecasting systems</strong>, introducing structured tools that bring clarity and reliability to the planning cycle.</li><li><strong>Maximize profitability</strong> by producing detailed margin reports that assess financial impacts and inform strategic adjustments.</li><li><strong>Ensure integrity in payroll and benefits administration</strong>, maintaining accuracy while aligning processes with provincial regulations.</li><li><strong>Safeguard financial assets</strong> by developing and enforcing robust internal controls and upholding compliance across operations.</li><li><strong>Leverage technology to elevate accuracy</strong>, implementing and maintaining financial systems that support seamless data handling and reporting.</li><li><strong>Optimize cash management strategies</strong>, ensuring treasury functions follow best practices while serving as the liaison with external banks.</li><li><strong>Empower and inspire the Finance team</strong>, fostering talent development and cultivating leadership capabilities.</li><li><strong>Own financial data accountability</strong>, overseeing all information systems and maintaining data integrity.</li><li><strong>Assess and negotiate financial contracts</strong>, providing comprehensive analysis of financial implications to support organizational progress.</li><li><strong>Deliver on-demand insights</strong>, responding to ad hoc reporting needs with a focus on strategic outcomes.</li></ul><p><br></p>
