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Credit Manager Job in Burlington, VT
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Burlington, VT
Full-time | Finance
About the job
The Credit Manager is responsible for managing the credit and accounts receivable for Canada. Manage a department of three to oversee the collection of receivables, mitigate credit risk while ensuring that Columbia can maximize revenue.
OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.
At Columbia, were as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, were proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground.
Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: Its perfect. Now make it better. As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving.
We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.
And we believe in you.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Columbia Sportswear Finance & Accounting teams overseethefinancial health andforwardstrategy for a portfolio of four global brands. These teams exercise expertise across Compliance, Credit, Financial Planning and Reporting, Tax, Treasury, and Strategy. Advancing traditional Finance & Accounting functions, the organization is also driving exciting innovation in the application ofadvanced analytics andautomatedintelligence.
Our Canadian Credit team is looking for a Credit Manager that will manage the credit and accounts receivable for Canada. In this role, you will lead a department to oversee the collection of receivables and mitigate credit risk while ensuring that Columbia can maximize revenue.
HOWYOULLMAKE A DIFFERENCE
Serve as the company resource on Canadian Credit and Collection topics
Manage the credit and collections activities in adherence to Credit Policies
Assist with timely collections, negotiating and taking security, litigation, and bankruptcy proceedings
Continuously monitor the aging of accounts for Canadian customers to ensure adequate actions are being taken
Regularly forecast reserves and explain variances to forecast on a monthly basis
Review and process annual credit approvals to a maximum of $2M, referring accounts in excess of this limit to the Director of Credit
Establish and maintain authorization limits for Canada
Review Key Customer Partner Agreements to ensure accruals are established as per agreement and customer claims are per the agreement
YOU ARE
A problem solver, can resolve disputes and determine appropriate collection action once collection efforts are exhausted
Dynamic, able to engage customers to establish relationships
Relationship focused, able to establish and maintain close working relationship with other key departments to ensure the maximization of revenue in conjunction with risk control
Able to evaluate and determine the adequacy of the Bad Debt Reserve & Chargeback reserve recommending adjustments as required
Able to monitor industry and customer credit risk on an on-going basis
Analytical, and can analyze new credit applications, determine credit worthiness and establish lines of credit
YOUHAVE
An understanding of Canadian Retail tax laws and can monitor provincial or federal changes to ensure Columbia Sportwear adheres to their tax collection responsibilities
An understanding of Canadian Bankruptcy laws and can represent the company and/or process claims
experience, preference for credit experience selling to retailers in the footwear, apparel, or outdoor industry, strong analytical skills with an ability to interpret financial information, and proficiency in an ERP system, preferably in SAP are required.A Bachelors Degree in Business or relevant educational background
A minimum of 8 years experience in a credit environment with increasingly higher levels of responsibility including management level experience
The ability to manage, lead and motivate direct reports
.
This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the positions scope and function in the Company. We thank all applicants; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Please note that phone calls will not be accepted.
Columbia Sportswear Canada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local law. Columbia Sportswear Canada provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodations to complete an application, please contact Human Resources CA_HRColumbia@columbia.com or call 519-644-5000 and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.
Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, we've been on one for over 70 years, constantly working to perfect the art and enjoyment of the greater outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who's found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that offers them much more than just a paycheck.
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.
Columbia Sportswear Canada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local law. Columbia Sportswear Canada provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodations to complete an application, please contact Human Resources CA_HRColumbia@columbia.com or call 519-644-5000 and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.
OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.
At Columbia, were as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, were proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground.
Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: Its perfect. Now make it better. As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving.
We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.
And we believe in you.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Columbia Sportswear Finance & Accounting teams overseethefinancial health andforwardstrategy for a portfolio of four global brands. These teams exercise expertise across Compliance, Credit, Financial Planning and Reporting, Tax, Treasury, and Strategy. Advancing traditional Finance & Accounting functions, the organization is also driving exciting innovation in the application ofadvanced analytics andautomatedintelligence.
Our Canadian Credit team is looking for a Credit Manager that will manage the credit and accounts receivable for Canada. In this role, you will lead a department to oversee the collection of receivables and mitigate credit risk while ensuring that Columbia can maximize revenue.
HOWYOULLMAKE A DIFFERENCE
Serve as the company resource on Canadian Credit and Collection topics
Manage the credit and collections activities in adherence to Credit Policies
Assist with timely collections, negotiating and taking security, litigation, and bankruptcy proceedings
Continuously monitor the aging of accounts for Canadian customers to ensure adequate actions are being taken
Regularly forecast reserves and explain variances to forecast on a monthly basis
Review and process annual credit approvals to a maximum of $2M, referring accounts in excess of this limit to the Director of Credit
Establish and maintain authorization limits for Canada
Review Key Customer Partner Agreements to ensure accruals are established as per agreement and customer claims are per the agreement
YOU ARE
A problem solver, can resolve disputes and determine appropriate collection action once collection efforts are exhausted
Dynamic, able to engage customers to establish relationships
Relationship focused, able to establish and maintain close working relationship with other key departments to ensure the maximization of revenue in conjunction with risk control
Able to evaluate and determine the adequacy of the Bad Debt Reserve & Chargeback reserve recommending adjustments as required
Able to monitor industry and customer credit risk on an on-going basis
Analytical, and can analyze new credit applications, determine credit worthiness and establish lines of credit
YOUHAVE
An understanding of Canadian Retail tax laws and can monitor provincial or federal changes to ensure Columbia Sportwear adheres to their tax collection responsibilities
An understanding of Canadian Bankruptcy laws and can represent the company and/or process claims
experience, preference for credit experience selling to retailers in the footwear, apparel, or outdoor industry, strong analytical skills with an ability to interpret financial information, and proficiency in an ERP system, preferably in SAP are required.A Bachelors Degree in Business or relevant educational background
A minimum of 8 years experience in a credit environment with increasingly higher levels of responsibility including management level experience
The ability to manage, lead and motivate direct reports
.
This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the positions scope and function in the Company. We thank all applicants; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Please note that phone calls will not be accepted.
Columbia Sportswear Canada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local law. Columbia Sportswear Canada provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodations to complete an application, please contact Human Resources CA_HRColumbia@columbia.com or call 519-644-5000 and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.
Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, we've been on one for over 70 years, constantly working to perfect the art and enjoyment of the greater outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who's found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that offers them much more than just a paycheck.
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.
Columbia Sportswear Canada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local law. Columbia Sportswear Canada provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodations to complete an application, please contact Human Resources CA_HRColumbia@columbia.com or call 519-644-5000 and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.