FleetPride · 1 day ago
Sr. Credit Manager
FleetPride is the largest after-market distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in the U.S. They are seeking a Sr. Credit Manager to oversee credit and customer maintenance functions within AR Shared Services. The role involves managing credit policy execution, customer credit risk evaluation, and providing leadership to the Credit and Customer Maintenance team.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Oversee and manage the daily operations of the Credit and Customer Maintenance teams, including ECL activities, credit applications, and master data accuracy
Evaluate customer financial data for financial risk and make credit limit determinations consistent with FleetPride’s credit policy
Monitor AR performance metrics including DSO, aging buckets, bad debt reserves, and credit exposure trends
Periodically review allowance for bad debt reserves with GL accounting counterparts
Report on aged or delinquent customer accounts to collections or AR credit insurance providers
Partner with Sales, Operations, and Finance to resolve credit holds, mitigate risk, and improve cash flow
Support accounting and credit integration activities related to mergers and acquisitions, including record maintenance and customer account transitions
Develop, document, and maintain credit policies and procedures; ensure compliance with FleetPride standards
Take appropriate actions regarding bankruptcy claims including filing proof of claims, establishing reclamation rights, defending preference actions and corresponding with legal counsel if warranted
Prepare regular credit performance reports and present key findings to leadership
Identify process improvement opportunities and lead implementation initiatives in coordination with Shared Services leadership
Prepare or review accounting entries related to customer credits, rebates, or adjustments as necessary
Assist FP store locations with internal clearing
Regularly communicate credit performance updates and emerging risks to the Director of Shared Services and executive leadership
Provide coaching, guidance, and performance feedback to team members, including the Credit Team Lead and offshore staff
Maintain and safeguard correspondence, information and credit records in accordance with company policies
Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to ongoing optimization of payment collection and AR customer record practices
Performs other Accounts Receivable duties assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
Strong financial analysis, credit evaluation, and reporting skills. (Advanced Excel, Power BI a plus)
12+ years in credit and AR management, with 5+ years experience leading multi-location or offshore teams
Proficiency in ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, AS400), and cloud-based AR automation tools (BillTrust, Esker)
Experience with ERP customer master data governance and control processes
Demonstrate good communication and analytical skills
Effective planning and organizing
Experience working in a high-volume or fast-paced environment
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally
Ability to influence and negotiate the optimal arrangement for FleetPride with external customers
Monitoring/Assessing performance of self and other individuals and organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work. Identifying the best people for the job
Conveying information to others in an effective manner
Evaluate, act and communicate in timely manner. Decisive, make timely practical, effective decisions
Understanding the implication of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Managing one's own time and the time of others. Ability to organize and prioritize tasks. Including offshore counterparts
Ensure team members receive adequate training in credit risk assessment, ERP processes, and customer data management
Ability to use mathematics to solve problems
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of offshore support, equipment, facilities and materials needed to perform certain work
Company
FleetPride
FleetPride is an independent distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer replacement parts.
Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
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Oak Hill Advisors
2025-11-03Debt Financing
2018-12-12Acquired
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