Credit Team Lead

Job summary

The Credit Team Lead is responsible for managing the credit team's performance, overseeing credit granting practices, and mitigating financial risk. They also handle bad debt write-offs, legal proceedings, and provide reporting to the Credit Manager.

Job details

Overview Fountain Tire is seeking a dedicated Credit Team Lead to be a key player in our dynamic Credit team based in our South Edmonton Corporate Head Office. The purpose of this role is to exercise judicious credit granting practices and maintain accurate records of security, mitigating Fountain Tire’s credit risk and decreasing Fountain Tire’s overdue account receivables and cost of carrying accounts receivable. What do we offer at Fountain Tire? At Fountain Tire, we’re committed to supporting our Associates’ well-being and financial future. Together, these benefits reflect our core purpose: helping people get there – safely, sustainably, and successfully. Competitive salary: $70,000 - $78,000 per year A Short-Term Incentive Program with a target incentive of 10% to recognize your contributions to the organization Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision care, along with life insurance and short/long term disability programs. Competitive RRSP matching program, helping you plan for a secure and successful retirement Policies and programs that support a balanced lifestyle and an easy commute to our office located close to the Calgary Trail and Southside Anthony Henday Discounts for you and your family on tires, parts and services at all Fountain Tire locations Key Responsibilities: Responsible for the leadership, development and work performance of direct reports, including completion of mid-year, annual reviews and the development of STIPS. Assign requests and work assignments to maximize service levels by setting priorities, monitoring progress and resolving issues. Track bad debt write-off requests received by the Credit Department, providing documentation to Credit Manager for approval and then process the necessary journal entries. Complete reviews for high-risk credit decisions on new and existing customers. Record and code payments from trustees of bankrupts, receivers and 3rd party collectors. Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers. Assist in all legal proceedings – third party assignments, liens, statements of claim, writs of enforcement, collecting on judgments. Evaluate and make recommendations to Credit Manager on accounts causing concern of financial risk or beyond individual approval authority. Complete monthly reporting as required. What does it take to get on track? Completion of a CCP designation; Accounting/Business degree preferred; minimum 5 years’ experience in the credit industry; a combination of education and experience may be considered. Minimum 1 year experience in a leadership role Working knowledge of accounts receivables, credit and collections. Knowledge of Garage keepers' lien rights and requirements is imperative. Advanced skills in a computerized environment, including proficiency with MS Word & Excel. Strong organizational and time management skills in order to effectively manage multiple priorities and competing demands within tight deadlines. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX would be considered a definite asset. To support our commitment to a safe and trustworthy workplace, candidates selected for this role will be required to successfully complete background and credit checks prior to employment. At Fountain Tire, you would have a great place to work! If you’re a proactive and skilled Credit professional looking to make a difference in a supportive and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply online today! We use automated technology-assisted tools to help streamline our hiring process. These tools operate under strict privacy and fairness standards. Final decisions are always made by our hiring teams.

What you’ll do

The Credit Team Lead is responsible for managing the credit team's performance, overseeing credit granting practices, and mitigating financial risk. They also handle bad debt write-offs, legal proceedings, and provide reporting to the Credit Manager.

Requirements

Candidates must have a CCP designation or an Accounting/Business degree, along with at least 5 years of experience in the credit industry. A minimum of 1 year in a leadership role and proficiency in MS Office and accounts receivable processes are required.

Benefits

• Short-term incentive program
• Health care
• Dental care
• Vision care
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability program
• Long-term disability program
• RRSP matching program
• Employee discounts

Listed skills

• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Collections · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Credit management
• Accounts receivable
• Collections
• Leadership
• Financial risk assessment
• Reporting
• Legal proceedings
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• Microsoft Dynamics AX
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Communication
• Credit Risk
• Legal Writs
• Microsoft Word
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounting
• Certified Compensation Professional
• Credit Management
• Discounts And Allowances
• Optometry
• Financial Risk
• Leadership Development
• Liens
• Time Management
• Team Leadership
• Trustworthiness

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative
• IT Team Lead
• Credit Manager
• Credit and Loans Officers
• Credit Analysts

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