Credit Manager

Richards Building Supply Co.

Credit Manager evaluating customer creditworthiness and ensuring sound credit decisions. Collaborating with operations, sales, and customers to protect company assets and facilitate growth.

Posted 6/15/2026full-timeHomer Glen • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate customer creditworthiness and establish appropriate credit limits
Analyze financial statements, credit reports, and payment trends
Make timely, sound credit decisions aligned with company risk tolerance
Monitor job activity, track project-level risk, and manage notice & lien deadlines
Drive collections performance and reduce past-due balances (ADP, DSO)
Manage customer accounts, disputes, and escalations
Ensure consistent and proactive follow-up across your portfolio
Partner closely with Branch Managers and Sales teams to support growth
Communicate credit decisions clearly and confidently
Balance risk mitigation with excellent customer relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in credit management, collections, or accounts receivable
Strong financial analysis and risk assessment skills
Working knowledge of construction lien laws, bond claims, waivers, and UCC filings (highly preferred)
Ability to make confident decisions in a fast-paced environment
Experience collaborating across teams (operations, sales, finance)
Proficiency with ERP systems and A/R tools
Strong organization, urgency, and follow-through
A solutions-oriented mindset with excellent problem-solving skills
Clear, professional communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Life and Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Career Growth & Development Opportunities
Stable, growing company with a team-oriented culture

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial analysisrisk assessmentcredit managementcollectionsaccounts receivableconstruction lien lawsbond claimsUCC filingsdecision makingproblem-solving

Soft Skills

communicationorganizationurgencyfollow-throughcollaborationsolutions-oriented mindsetcustomer relationship managementconfidenceproactive follow-upadaptability