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We are Builders FirstSource, America's largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You'll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the day-to-day execution of the credit processes for the region. Directs the accounts receivable control framework and will build and maintain a collaborative relationship with the Sales and Operational Organization and its key customers. Serves as a strategic role in the region that will oversee the focus on risk-management, maximizing sales, along with hands-on involvement in process improvements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs the work of a staff of 15+ credit associates, including staff selection and training; planning, assigning and directing work; conducting performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Oversees the implementation of credit and collection operations, projects, policies, procedures and best practices across the region.
• Ensures regional and local credit offices operate effectively and efficiently, follow common policies and procedures, and uses assigned resources in an efficient manner.
• Identifies and incorporates best practice credit and collection policies, reporting and internal processes to maintain the highest level of quality accounts receivable.
• Manages the credit review process of customers with experience in granting credit limits of up to $10MM dollars. Align total credit exposure for key accounts across all business units and regions, appropriate to decision thresholds and utilizing necessary escalation procedures.
• Reviews daily, weekly and monthly credit and collections achieving assigned KPI's.
• Collaborates with internal departments and external customers to support the overall department goals, projects and objectives.
• Monitors work, financials, and processes and takes action to ensure that they meet or exceed standards
• Maintains a write off authority of up to $100K.
• Provides credit leadership to key areas impacting the management of the accounts receivable portfolio.
• Works closely with Sales Leadership to understand sales strategies and build a collaborative relationship with the Sales Team.
• Maintains and ensures compliance with key controls.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises assigned employees including staff selection and training; planning, assigning and directing work; conducting performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Provide leadership and guidance to coach, motivate, and lead team members to their optimum performance levels and career development.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
• Ten (10) years of related experience in Credit management;
• or equivalent combination of education and experience

COMPETENCIES

• Solid knowledge of the building products industry preferred or similar industry segment.
• Solid knowledge of legal remedies in credit and collections, including liens, foreclosures actions, bond claims, remediation and arbitration.
• Knowledge of best practices for credit and collection management
• Ability to use a logical and systematic approach to accurately analyze data, problems, and situations
• Ability to prepare and present financial management plans and concepts, and influence others
• Paralegal or C.C.E. a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Computer proficient with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.) required...SAP experience a plus

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
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.

• Work is in an office setting and generally sedentary with physical effort associated with using a computer, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
• May be required to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Approximately 30% travel by car and plane will be required in this position.

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In addition to the base wage listed, this position is also eligible to earn an annual bonus subject to changes in plan design and documents and in accordance with applicable law. Eligibility and the amount of the bonus varies based on overall company success, thresholds met and other terms and conditions of the Company's active bonus policy for the respective year.
At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple - provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. This role is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance plans, 401(k) retirement savings plan, PTO (including paid sick time), and 8 paid holidays per year (for salaried and hourly team members). Details about Builders FirstSource's benefits offerings are available here www.bldrbenefits.com.
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