Senior Manager, Accounts Receivable and Credit

Atkore International
United States, Illinois, Harvey
16100 Lathrop Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 10, 2024
Description Senior Manager, Accounts Receivable and Credit Who we are: Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together - a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world. With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions. Who we are looking for: We are currently looking for a Senior Manager, Accounts Receivable and Credit to be based out of our Harvey, IL location. Reporting to the Vice President, Treasury and Investor Relations, the Senior Manager will lead and manage day-to-day activities for Atkore's North American Accounts Receivable department which covers +$450M of the Company's consolidated balances. What you'll do: Lead a team of four professional covering cash collections, credit analysis and payment deductions for our two domestic business units Assess and support decisions to establish credit, limit credit or remove credit for new and existing customers Work collaboratively with colleagues to support collection efforts Establish and lead weekly Key Performance Indicator ("KPIs") results for the department Provide recommendations for establishing and releasing reserves for bad debts Direct initiatives to improve working capital Drive and manage the Deduction team with resolution, identifying trends and root cause analysis Perform monthly close activity Prepare required reporting for the Company's Asset Based Lending ("ABL") requirements Serve as he control owner for various control objectives to support our internal control compliance What you'll bring: Bachelor's degree, preferable in a business concentration Minimum 5-10 years' experience in accounts receivable credit and collections management or related function Experience managing a diverse team of backgrounds and skill sets High level of Microsoft Excel proficiency Experience working in with ERP platforms such as JD Edwards or SAP Excellent written and verbal communication skills Within 3 months, you'll: Complete your Atkore immersion program. Understand what's required to manage day-to-day activities Perform month-end close responsibilities and distribute information Build a relationship with your team Gain an understanding of your role, the broader Finance organization, and the organization you support. Within 6-months, you'll: Develop reports to assist in goal analysis and monthly performance Perform asset based lending submissions to the bank Update and review deduction generation reporting Assist treasury and accounts payable with segregation of duty items Hold monthly performance meetings with direct reports Establish strong working relationships with the leadership team you support as well as build rapport with employees Within 12-months, you'll: Participate and assist with special projects including potential integrations of new companies onto the JD Edwards platform Review and complete yearly performance reviews Revisit KPIs and establish corrective actions for underperformance Be proficient in the applicable JD Edwards modules Conduct year-end performance reviews and talent development conversations with your with your direct reports Atkore is a four-time Great Place to Work certified company and a two-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We're committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values. Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader! #LI-KB1 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)