The Corporate Credit Manager for Kodiak Building Partners will be responsible for the oversight and maintenance of credit and collection policies, procedures, and best practices across all Kodiak operating units. This person will work closely with corporate Accounting and Finance to ensure accurate and timely execution of consolidated financial reporting which includes bad debt reserve analysis, monthly collection target setting, and AOP forecasting.

The Corporate Credit Manager will uphold external vendor partnerships on all Credit & AR related tools and resources available to the Kodiak Credit Department. This person will aid in the onboarding, training, and development of internal and external team members to foster a culture of continuous improvement, satisfy all cash flow goals, and mitigate delinquent receivables and potential bad debt loss.

This is a full-time, in-person position. Relocation packages available.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Distribute monthly AR reporting packages following each Accounting closing cycle
• Finalize bad debt reserve reconciliations and execute customer specific adjustments as needed
• Analyze trends in past due receivables and monitor at-risk customers to mitigate delinquencies and potential bad debt loss
• Find ways to reduce DSO while helping the company maximize profitable sales
• Collaborate with business leaders and analyze market and industry trends to set accurate monthly collection targets
• Approve extended payment terms or high-dollar credit limits outside standard authority limits
• Develop, drive, and improve internal policies, procedures and best practices
• Review and edit content in shared resource center to equip team with templates, SOPs, guidelines, and other pertinent documents
• Conduct routine roundtable discussions and present on financials, educational opportunities, and other corporate announcements
• Plan and execute an in-person credit conference with entire team & local leadership
• Onboard new business acquisition and educate new credit team members of policies, best practices, reporting expectations, and available tools & resources
• Track usage of all external vendor partnerships and identify opportunities to grow volume
• Work closely with Kodiak’s lien and bond service provider to secure and maintain lien rights
• Negotiate volume, pricing, and strategic outlook with all external vendor partners
• Utilize IT to create enhancements within ERP environment and external vendor web-portals
• Mitigate instances of credit card fraud and seek ways to reduce credit card expenditures
• Find ways to improve back-office functions and partner with Kodiak’s Continuous Improvement team for various project launches
• Conduct quarterly performance review activities for direct reports
• Ensure compliance and the highest integrity of the company’s results

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATE:

EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of experience in credit and collections preferred
• 5+ years of management experience preferred
• Relevant industry experience, building materials distribution or construction preferred
• Lien and Bond knowledge and experience required
• NACM Career Designation (CBA, CBF, CCE) preferred
• Familiarity with business credit bureaus and related resources required
• Proficient use of MS Office Suite, specifically Excel required
• Basic accounting and finance knowledge required

CHARACTERISTICS:

• Team player and self-motivated
• Detail oriented
• Ability to prioritize and meet strict deadlines
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and negotiating skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong credit community presence with desire to attend industry groups and conference events

About Kodiak Building Partners

Kodiak Building Partners acquires and partners with local leaders in the building materials industry, empowering them to maintain their autonomy while benefiting from national resources. Our companies are locally managed and community-focused, delivering top-tier service, innovation, and growth across the U.S. Together, we’re building stronger communities, one partnership at a time. At Kodiak, we empower local leaders with a culture of trust, autonomy, and collaboration. We support growth through learning, inclusion, and work-life balance, while maintaining the independence of each business. Together, we’re building stronger communities.

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