Job Description

Why Valmont
 

We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

A Brief Summary of This Position: 
This role oversees the credit granting process, ensuring consistent application of credit policies and conducting regular credit reviews to balance sales and bad debt. It requires expertise in manufacturing and commercial credit, including financial statement analysis, trade references, and payment history, to set credit limits that optimize sales while minimizing risk. The incumbent will manage customer accounts, including manufacturing backlog, A/R balance, and credit limits.

Essential Functions:

• Reports to the Director of Credit and Collections, overseeing five direct reports.

• Requires up to 5% travel (domestic/international).

• Monitors customer accounts, adjusting credit terms, limits, and shipping schedules as needed.

• Collects past-due balances and monitors market conditions.

• Investigate prospective customer financial status and recommend credit approvals or rejections.

• Maintains customer credit files in the ERP system.

• Establishes and updates credit limits and special terms.

• Review collection reports to assess the effectiveness of current collection policies.

• Collaborates with teams to resolve customer disputes affecting payments.

• Prepares regular reports for the Director.

• Assists in credit policy formulation.

The Credit Manager manages credit risk, collections, and customer accounts, supporting various divisions including Utility, Lighting, and Structures in Canada. Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently. The role directly influences receivable turnover and profitability, requiring a high level of financial analysis to mitigate risk and ensure timely order flow.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree with 8+ years, or 10+ years of relevant experience.

• Previous credit or accounting experience.

• Strong numeric, analytical, and communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance or Accounting.

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Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

• 401k retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off

• Employer paid life insurance

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

• Work Life Support

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.