Credit Manager

Job ID:  517110

Texas Materials, A CRH company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, and paving and construction services in Texas. Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable customer service with a safety-first mindset.  We consider our employees our greatest strength and we make it our priority to invest in their development and well-being. When you work for Texas Materials, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Texas.

Position Summary

The selected candidate will work in a team environment with other co-workers, accounting, sales and management personnel.  This role will require work within all facets of credit and collections, with principal duties as follows:

• Manage Credit efforts including monitoring, collecting, and forecasting a portfolio of accounts receivable balances on specific key accounts and high-risk customers.  
• Ensure company collection rights are secured by promptly filing bond claims or liens as necessary.
• Analyze credit information: determine risk, prepare research reports, review credit applications, and communicate results of credit analysis and summary of credit requests to appropriate management.
• Demonstrate, promote, and ensure an outstanding level of service to internal and external customers.
• Review current processes and systems to evaluate and implement solutions to improve credit and collections activities.
• Partner with both Sales and Operations personnel in the collections process to implement actions to optimize collection effort.
• Maintain up-to-date customer account information, including credit data, status of pending payments, account restrictions, and reports regularly to appropriate management.
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with diverse individuals, including both internal and external customers, to manage credit risk and aged accounts.
• Leverage relationships with customers to minimize the DSO and bad-debt exposure.
• Conduct, at a minimum, a monthly collections meeting with managers.
• Participate in various special projects as required to assist the department and the company in achieving its goals and objectives.
• Responsible for evaluating and assisting in the implementation of any future A/R collection/reporting system or upgrade.
• Ensure credit practices, policies, and controls are established and maintained.
• Manage a team with approximately 10 members through coaching, feedback (written and verbal), rewards, and discipline when necessary.
• Should possess the ability to get work done through others using effective delegation, scheduling, and time management practices.
• Properly follow all company policies and regulations for safe work procedures.
• Accept and follow the directions of management as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific duty of the overall position.
• May be required to participate in some accounting functions as deemed necessary.

Education / Experience

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business with a concentration/emphasis in Finance, and/or comparable equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Five-plus years progressive experience.
• Very strong Excel skills required, along with significant experience in all Microsoft Office products.
• Understanding of Texas and Louisiana Lien laws.
• Preferably with 
• similar construction operations.

Work Requirements

• Must be an experienced credit analyst with the ability to work independently within the Credit and Collections Department.
• Relevant experience with bond claims and lien filings in the construction and/or materials industries.
• Must possess outstanding leadership capabilities, be a decision-maker, well organized, a good communicator, and be able to effectively manage assigned accounts and drive results.
• Be proficient in a Microsoft products operating environment.
• Possess strong ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and, to a degree, legal documents.
• Good ability to respond to common inquiries and/or concerns from customers, regulatory agencies, members of the business community, and peers.
• Pass post-offer employment drug screen, “Fit for Work” physical, and criminal background check.
• Be able to provide valid documentation for the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification document.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the public at all times.
• Strictly adhere to the safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production area as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA.

What CRH/Texas Materials Offers You

• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Competitive base pay
• Medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

For more information visit: www.crh.com

Come build your career with us! Apply today and find out how your skills and experience can translate to opportunities that advance your career. Please complete your online application and profile for consideration.

Texas Materials, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.