Director of Credit
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ABOUT THE POSITION
Columbia Sportswears Finance teams overseethefinancial health andforwardstrategy for a portfolio of four global brands. These teams provide expertise across Compliance Credit Financial Planning and Reporting Indirect Procurement Risk Tax Treasury and Strategy.
As Columbia Sportswear Companys Director of Credit you will report to the VP of Treasury and directly oversee the Credit function for North America Wholesale Customers and Latin America and Asia Pacific (LAAP) Distributors. You will lead and manage credit collections dispute management and accounts receivable in a Shared Services environment. You will be responsible for Global Credit Risk Management and Worldwide Credit policy to minimize risk while maximizing company sales.
Success within this role will be based on your ability to assess credit risk across a global framework while building positive relationships and rapport with customers and internal stakeholders. This ability and skill will enable you to serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert on credit and collection related topics.
HOWYOULLMAKE A DIFFERENCE
Directly manage the US and Canada Wholesale and LAAP Distributor Credit Functions. These functions are comprised of: Credit Collections Dispute Management and Accounts Receivable through a team of approximately twentyfive people in the U.S. and India.
Provide guidance and oversight over the credit functions in Europe China Korea and Japan.
Serveas a business partnertothe U.S. and Distributor Sales teams to maximize sales while minimizingcredit risk.
Develop relationships with senior management at highrisk key Customersand Distributors. Schedule regular calls with customers and visit as necessary
Monitor industry and customer credit risk keepingup to date on international country risk and issues in countries in which Columbia and our Distributors do business
Direct and develop a shared services team in India to drive excellence in the Billing Credit Accounts Receivable and collections area.
Work with theinformation technology team to lead process improvement and automation projects for the credit function. Serve as the Credit Champion for system related issues newindustrysolutions and ways to improve efficiency
Collaboratewith Accounting partnerstoensure reserve methodologies adequately cover anticipated risk and meet accounting standards.
Work with FP&A partners to forecast bad debt and chargeback expense cash collections and accounts receivable balances. Explain forecast variances on a monthly basis
YOU ARE
A credit and collections subject matter expert with a knack for financial analysis
Organized and capable of running an efficient and effectivecredit function
A mentor possessing strong management skills and anability to develop and motivate teams
A problem solver adept at troubleshooting highly complexand deadline driveninitiatives
Creative partnering with sales teams to implement credit solutions in support of Distribution models in high country risk geographies
Relationship focused able to build rapportwith customers and Columbia personnel across cultural and geographic distances
YOUHAVE
Abachelors degree in business administration Finance related business field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. MBA CCE or ICCE are a plus
15 years experience working in credit and collections with increasingly higher levels of responsibility in global multibrand companies
5 years experienceworking with international customers and distributors required
8 years of managerial experiencetoincludeexperience managing managersworking in a matrix organization and leading a Credit team
Proven knowledge ofinternational risks and tools to manage country risk
Credit experienceinclusive ofselling toglobalretailers distributors or dealerspreferably in the apparel footwear or outdoor industry
In depthknowledge of bankruptcy laws and commercial credit and collection laws concepts practices and procedures
Ability to travel domestically and internationally <10
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This job description is not meant to be an allinclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the positions scope and function in the company.
Columbia Sportswear is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. The Know Your Rights poster is available here: The pay transparency policy is available here: Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please notify your recruiter.At Columbia Sportswear Company were proud to offer regular fulltime employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee wellbeing by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of wellbeing: physical social/emotional financial career and community. Benefits that can protect your familys financial future and help you through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical dental vision life Insurance disability flexible spending accounts health savings account and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident critical illness hospital indemnity and legal services). In addition Columbia offers EAP which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits employee discounts and a generous time off program available.If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application please reach out to with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
