Credit & Collections Manager

Role DescriptionThe Credit and Collections manager has oversight of the credit, billing, collection, and cash application functions for Ardagh Glass Packaging – North America.Responsibilities• Plan, evaluate, implement, and continuously improve all aspects of credit, billing, collection, and cash application functions and processes• Drive KPI improvements, reduction in non-compliance, and process efficiency• Ensure professional relationships are established and maintained with both internal and external customers• Work with internal leadership to respond to credit and collection concerns with existing and potential customers• Direct interaction with selected customers in resolving receivables delinquencies• Participate in internal and external audits, SOX compliance, and evidencing month-end tasks• Conduct a risk assessment for new customers; approve and extend credit within the Local Authority Matrix (LAM)Minimum Skills / Qualifications• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field• Five (5) years of relative experience in business-to-business transactions• Five (5) years of experience managing and developing others• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables and v-lookups)Preferred Skills / Qualifications• Prior experience working for a manufacturing company• Prior experience with SAP• Experience with UAT and system implementations/upgrades• NACM certificationAbout Ardagh GroupArdagh Glass Packaging is a global leader in glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then, we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of over $9 billion.Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa, and North America.• Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favorite beverages from?• Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?• Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible. We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated. Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!Benefits Offered• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)• Life insurance• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and an employer retirement contribution• Paid holidays, floating days and vacation• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)• Tuition reimbursement program• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups• Benefits available from day 1 of employment• Flexible and hybrid working hoursArdagh Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local law.Ardagh Group complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Contact Clare McHugh (clare.mchugh@ardaghgroup.com) if a reasonable accommodation is needed.