Credit Manager
Geneva Search Partners, LLC, West Chicago, IL, United States
We are seeking an experienced and strategic
Credit & Collections Manager
to lead credit risk management, collections operations, and cash flow forecasting for our client, a manufacturing organization. This role will play a key part in supporting financial stability, optimizing working capital, and partnering closely with sales, accounting, and operations teams. Manufacturing experience is highly preferred; candidates from distribution environments will also be considered.
Key Responsibilities
Establish, review, and manage customer credit limits, terms, and risk exposure
Oversee collections activities, ensuring timely and effective cash recovery
Develop and maintain cash forecasting, including short- and mid-term projections
Monitor customer payment trends and proactively address delinquency risks
Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to resolve billing and payment issues
Support accounts payable functions as needed, including payment processing and reconciliation
Create and maintain credit policies, procedures, and internal controls
Prepare AR aging, DSO, and related management reports
Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant financial regulations
Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen cash flow performance
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
Proven experience in credit and collections management
Strong preference for manufacturing experience; distribution industry experience will be considered
Hands-on experience with cash forecasting and working capital management
Working knowledge of accounts payable processes
Solid understanding of credit analysis, risk assessment, and collections strategies
Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel
Strong communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing credit in a B2B manufacturing environment
Familiarity with high-volume transactions and complex customer accounts
Leadership or team management experience
Why Join Us
Stable and growing manufacturing company
High-impact role with visibility across the organization
Opportunity to improve cash flow and influence financial strategy
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
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Credit & Collections Manager
to lead credit risk management, collections operations, and cash flow forecasting for our client, a manufacturing organization. This role will play a key part in supporting financial stability, optimizing working capital, and partnering closely with sales, accounting, and operations teams. Manufacturing experience is highly preferred; candidates from distribution environments will also be considered.
Key Responsibilities
Establish, review, and manage customer credit limits, terms, and risk exposure
Oversee collections activities, ensuring timely and effective cash recovery
Develop and maintain cash forecasting, including short- and mid-term projections
Monitor customer payment trends and proactively address delinquency risks
Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to resolve billing and payment issues
Support accounts payable functions as needed, including payment processing and reconciliation
Create and maintain credit policies, procedures, and internal controls
Prepare AR aging, DSO, and related management reports
Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant financial regulations
Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen cash flow performance
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
Proven experience in credit and collections management
Strong preference for manufacturing experience; distribution industry experience will be considered
Hands-on experience with cash forecasting and working capital management
Working knowledge of accounts payable processes
Solid understanding of credit analysis, risk assessment, and collections strategies
Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel
Strong communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing credit in a B2B manufacturing environment
Familiarity with high-volume transactions and complex customer accounts
Leadership or team management experience
Why Join Us
Stable and growing manufacturing company
High-impact role with visibility across the organization
Opportunity to improve cash flow and influence financial strategy
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
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