Job Description

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Credit Manager. This role is based in our head office in Scarborough, ON, and reports to the Senior Corporate Credit Manager. Do not miss the opportunity to join a broad family of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters! Job Summary The Credit Manager leads a team of 7 Credit Analysts that manage accounts receivable portfolio for the Canadian as well as the US group of Companies that covers credit risk assessment and cashflow management through collection. The Credit Manager is responsible to provide direction, guidance and monitor the execution of the corporate credit policy that balances risk and revenue at the optimal level to support business objectives. Principal Responsibilities

• Provide direction and guidance in credit and collection activities.
• Proposes modifications as required and ensures credit policy and procedures are up to date and followed at all time.
• Lead the team to strengthen cashflow position by maintaining a strong and healthy accounts receivable portfolio
• Recruit, inspire, lead, coach and develop team members with hands-on experience to promote optimal performance and career development.
• Prepare portfolio evaluation to assess the performance of all Credit Analysts’ portfolio
• Responsible for completing month end accounts receivable reports
• Analyze and approve credit limits as required and support Credit Analysts to minimize credit risks
• Work closely with Credit Analysts, Sales, Customer Service and/or customers with escalations and high credit risks
• Review portfolios to identify credit and/or collection issues and address it to deliver strong month end accounts receivable results
• Handle customers’ legal/bankruptcy/insolvency documentation
• Identify and generate manual tax invoices for 3rd party drop shipments (US and CA)
• Analyze and approve accounts receivable adjustments on daily basis
• Authorize final demand letters and interact with Collection Agencies when required
• Resolve intercompany issues related to accounts receivable
• Implement and assist with projects to be more efficient for the accounts receivable and credit team

Requirements Qualifications & Experience

• MBA, or Accounting Professional would be an asset
• CCP (Certified Credit Professional)
• 7+ years of relevant business experience in managerial capacity
• Comprehensive knowledge in credit and collection and strong analytical skills.
• Dynamic, innovative thinker with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Strong people management, motivational and coaching skills.
• Strong communication and leadership skills and ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Prior experience in managing accounts receivable portfolio of a large schedule
• Prior experience in managing a dynamic team in North America
• Open and flexible to adapt to changes.
• Team player with excellent customer focus.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Excellent computer skills and proven ability to function in a highly computerized environment.
• Working knowledge of export sales and Letter of Credit
• Industry experience is an asset
• Pleasant personality, team spirit and can-do attitude will fit in well to our team.

Benefits IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at HR@ipexna.com