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Robert Half

Credit Manager

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Credit Manager to lead commercial credit and collections activities for a hardgoods manufacturing business. This role is responsible for maintaining healthy customer accounts across distributor and dealer channels while supporting daily order flow and broader finance operations. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment in credit evaluation, a practical approach to collections, and the ability to contribute to month-end financial processes.
Responsibilities:
  • Manage commercial credit and collections for distributor and dealer accounts, ensuring timely payment activity and appropriate account oversight.
  • Review customer financial information and payment history to determine creditworthiness and establish or adjust credit limits.
  • Authorize daily order releases by evaluating account exposure, payment status, and overall risk.
  • Partner with sales, customer service, and finance teams to resolve account issues that may affect shipments or collections.
  • Drive follow-up efforts on past-due balances with distributors and dealers, using a detail-oriented and results-oriented approach.
  • Support month-end close by reconciling receivable activity, reviewing aging trends, and assisting with related finance reporting.
  • Monitor portfolio performance and identify potential risks, recommending actions to reduce exposure and improve cash flow.
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A Credit Manager works within an organization to manage the credit department and make decisions concerning credit limits, acceptable levels of risk and terms of payment to their customers.

$112,786 / year median in Illinois

-10% projected decline

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