District Credit Manager

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District Credit Manager ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems, Pedestrian Door Solutions Join the industry leader in automated door solutions! ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems is a global manufacturer committed to creating safe, secure, and efficient entrance systems for people worldwide. We specialize in automated pedestrian, industrial, and high-performance door solutions, operating in over 100 countries. Why Join ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems? At ASSA ABLOY, we offer more than a job — we provide an environment for growth, innovation, and meaningful contributions. Here’s why our team loves being part of ASSA ABLOY: 1. Comprehensive Benefits Enjoy competitive pay, robust health insurance options, and retirement plans. Your well-being matters to us, which is why we also offer PTO, holidays, and additional perks like tuition reimbursement and service awards. 2. Meaningful Impact Your work will directly impact customers in industries such as healthcare, transportation, and retail by delivering sustainable, customized door solutions. Whether you’re solving complex technical challenges or collaborating with contractors, every task helps build safer, more efficient spaces. 3. Career Growth & Development We invest in you from day one. We provide well-defined career paths with regular performance reviews and opportunities for promotion. Participate in programs designed to develop your leadership skills and prepare you for management roles. Explore different roles within the company to find the best fit for your skills and interests. The Role: The District Credit Manager oversees credit and collection operations within an assigned territory, ensuring timely and effective credit decisions and account resolution. This role is responsible for conducting credit investigations, performing underwriting analysis, and interpreting financial data to establish credit limits and mitigate risk. The manager monitors aging accounts, supervises collection efforts, ensures compliance with lien and bond laws, and collaborates closely with sales and district management to resolve disputes and optimize receivables performance. Additionally, this role leads and motivates a credit team, facilitates agency placements, recommends write-offs or legal action as necessary, and contributes to continuous process improvement through reporting and analysis. This position reports to the Director Credit Collections, NA. Key Responsibilities: Conduct and supervise credit investigations on existing and potential customers Perform underwriting analysis on GC’s/owners, sureties, and other pertinent parties for new jobs Analyze and interpret information received from corporate financial statements, D&B, NACM and other credit services to establish unsecured and secured credit extension within assigned limits of authority Prepare and submit necessary monthly reports to management regarding collection issues Follow closely the course of aging accounts and determine action needed Perform and supervise all collection call activity for accounts within the assigned territory with timely follow up Review lien / bond filing dates to ensure compliance and protect collectability of AR Apprise Director of Credit & Collections on collection activity and key issues as requested Follow all required state/federal lien/bond laws for branches assigned Follow up on disputes timely and work with District Managers, Salesmen, and appropriate personnel for timely resolution Motivate, train, and monitor activities of assigned credit team Facilitate placement of accounts with collection agencies Recommend bad debt write offs, reserves, and legal action when necessary Communicate regularly and partner with District Managers, Salesman, and appropriate personnel regarding collection and next steps Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency of team and department Ad-hoc reporting as needed What You Will Need: 5+ years in the credit & collection field, construction industry preferred Analytical financial skills Excellent communication skills both oral and written Organizational, Prioritization, and Time Management skills Ability to handle stress successfully and multi-task Ability to work independently on assigned tasks Computer software skills (Windows, Office, Excel) Interpersonal skills and conflict resolution Understanding of KPI’s and performance metrics Ability to work as a team What We Offer: Comprehensive Benefits Health, dental, and vision plans 401(k) with company matching Short- and long-term disability, life, and accidental insurance 15 PTO days and 11 paid holidays Work-Life Balance Flexible scheduling for when life happens. Ongoing Training & Recognition Get up to speed quickly with our structured onboarding process. Access to online courses to keep your skills sharp and up to date. Learn from experienced colleagues and industry experts. Length of Service awards to celebrate your milestones. Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: ASSA ABLOY fosters a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. We celebrate diversity and strive for equity in all aspects of our organization. Together, we innovate and create solutions that serve our global community . We are the ASSA ABLOY Group Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.