Builders FirstSource · 18 hours ago
Area Credit and Collections Manager
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expBuilders FirstSource is America’s largest supplier of building materials and is seeking an Area Credit and Collections Manager to oversee credit and collection activities across multiple locations. The role involves managing delinquent accounts, coordinating with management teams, and implementing company policies to ensure effective credit practices.
Building MaterialManufacturingReal Estate
Responsibilities
Responsible for the implementation and adherence to company credit/collection policies, practices and procedures across one or multiple geographic areas. Implements internal controls to protect assets and company’s financial position
Approves decisions regarding adjustments to customer accounts, and referral of overdue accounts for legal action
Coordinates area collection decisions with management teams and sales departments. Assists subordinates with difficult collection cases
Manages national customer collection accounts
Manages delinquent customer receivables, negotiates special customer payment plans and participates in development of financial packages
Monitors credit activity including monthly review of large accounts, location compliance with credit policies and procedures, lien laws and sales tax laws
Implements new standardized process and procedures in field collection locations efficiently and consistently
Creates and presents reports to management on large account activity, summary aging analysis and bad debt reserve analysis
Monitors performance of the team collections on a monthly and annual basis against key business and performance metrics; works with team to identify potential drivers behind variance and performance. Communicates performance and key issues/drivers to credit leadership and appropriate stakeholders
Coordinates with Underwriting, Billing and Cash Applications team and management to ensure that credit processes are occurring seamlessly across the organization; providing the requested information in a timely manner and effectively able to balance their primary collections duties with the provision of customer and local knowledge to other interfacing credit teams and functions
Checks in regularly with sales and operations partners to understand the impacts of collection team performance on their customer relationships and satisfaction
Operates independently and professionally with remote management relationships to effectively handle customer, local management and corporate management requests, issues, escalations and resolutions
Participates in special projects as deemed necessary by management
Other duties may be assigned
Supervises assigned employees including staff selection and training; planning, assigning and directing work; conducting performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Provide leadership and guidance to coach, motivate, and lead team members to their optimum performance levels and career development
Qualification
Required
Six (6) years credit collections experience
Managing and leading teams of 3 or more
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field preferred
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must be able to travel frequent to customer sites
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to supervise and achieve work productivity through others
Proficiency in the use of accounting software package
Knowledge of business mathematics
Ability to use tact and skill in dealing with other staff, management and vendors
Ability to compose effective and efficient accounting reports
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and an enterprise resource planning (ERP) program
Benefits
Competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love
Great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives
Company
Builders FirstSource
Builders FirstSource provides professional class building materials and services to homebuilders and remodelers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.05B2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2024-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2022-01-19Post Ipo Debt· $300M
Leadership Team
Peter Jackson
Chief Executive Officer
Pete Beckmann
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-11-21
2025-11-04
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