Assistant Credit and Collections Manager - Mountain West Region

Job ID:  487037

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.  We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.  We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.   

Position Summary

This position is responsible for assisting with the management and direction of our credit and collections department and ensuring business targets related to trade working capital, DSO, and bad debt are met, while working 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:

• Assist in the management of company collections and credit efforts.
• Monitor, collect, and forecast portfolio of accounts receivable balances of specific key accounts and high- risk customers.  
• Partner with both Sales and Operations personnel in the collections process to implement actions to optimize collection efforts
• Ensure company collection rights are secured by promptly filing bond claims or liens as necessary and work with Credit Manager and outside attorneys on legal matters providing guidance on settlement options,
• Analyze credit information determining risk, prepares research, reviews credit applications, and communicates 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.
• Maintain up to date customer account information, including credit data, status of pending payments and account restrictions, and reports regularly to Credit Manager.
• Ensure credit practices, policies and controls are followed
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with diverse individuals, groups and teams including both internal and external customers to manage credit risk and aged accounts.
• Properly follow all company policies and regulations for safe work procedures.
• Accept and follow directions of management as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific duty of the overall position.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of a team with 3 direct reports and numerous in-direct reports
• Develops direct reports’ technical skills and provide guidance on how they can improve 
• Must possess the ability to plan, assign, and direct work
• Must work with Credit Manager to manage performance of direct reports through coaching, feedback (written and verbal), rewards, and discipline when necessary
• Will be responsible for addressing complaints of direct reports and resolving problems in a timely manner
• Must possess the ability to get work done through others using effective delegation, scheduling, and time management practices

Work Requirements

• Must be an experienced credit analyst with the ability to work independently within the Credit and Collections Department.
• Must have relevant experience with Bond Claims and Lien Filings in 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.
• Must be proficient in a Microsoft products operating environment.
• Must possess strong ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports and, to a degree, legal documents.
• Requires 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.
• Essential functions include, but are not limited to, walking, sitting, kneeling, squatting, standing, bending and lifting up to 25 pounds regularly.
• Be able to provide valid documentation for the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification document.
• Display a professional, courteous, and courageous 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.

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
• Strong ERP experience, preferably with Viewpoint
• Experience with a multi-state business, preferably with similar construction operations

Physical Requirements

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move from 10 to 100 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office Setting

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Americas Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion
• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs

About CRH Americas

CRH Americas has a long and proud heritage as one of North America’s largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH Americas family. CRH Americas operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

CRH Americas is a great place to grow! If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Please complete your online application and profile which will be sent directly to the appropriate Hiring Manager. Thank you for your interest in the CRH Americas family!

Staker Parson Companies is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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