Accounts Receivable Lead

The Accounts Receivable Lead will be responsible for all aspects of credit and collections management of a North American trade receivables portfolio.

Main functions involve the extension of credit consistent with generally accepted practices and supervision of collection activities across the assigned customer base.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervision and performance related to collection activities domestic and / or best cost resources to ensure timely receipt of open receivables.
• Direct interface in dispute resolution process to ensure timely problem resolution. As required work with functional owners on problem solution and escalate to upper management when required.
• Analyze problem root cause data and work with functional areas to develop and implement corrective policies, procedures, and controls to eliminate the causes that prevent timely invoice collections.
• Supports the sales function, with executive management concurrence, through the offering and management of nonstandard terms as may be required to meet market conditions.
• Assist management in forecasting and reporting portfolio receivables in accordance with reporting requirements.
• Development of good working relationships with Vertiv sales (internal and REP offices), customers and other Vertiv internal departments.
• Initiate extension of credit on behalf of the company within approval authority (or obtains additional approvals based on recommendation) in accordance with generally accepted practices which maximize sales opportunities while minimizing risk inclusive of obtaining all pertinent due diligence information, analysis of financial statements, utilization of Dun & Bradstreet tools, public records and other financial information necessary to render and astute decision.
• Miscellaneous duties and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field desired
• Must have prior experience in a manufacturing environment and 5+ years of experience in Industrial Credit and Collections
• A comprehensive knowledge of Receivables Management and the ability to forecast, analyze and communicate effectively.
• Must have excellent people, organization and management skills and an understanding of general business principles in export markets.
• Must have the initiative / drive to make continuous change and raise the level of credit management expertise to continually increasing levels.
• ERP Systems experience, preferably Oracle.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

None

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

None

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS : Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments.

With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.