Credit and Collections Manager
Brooks Automation US LLC

Overview

Brooks Automation is a growing, fast-paced technology leader of Automation Solutions, which support the dynamic and expanding Semiconductor and Life Sciences Lab markets. At Brooks, new ideas, technologies, and ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer-focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and collaborate with one another to achieve new heights.

Brooks is looking for a Credit and Collections Manager as we accelerate our growth journey.

This role will manage the Credit and Accounts Receivable processes, including month-end close, and assist the Treasury / AR Manager with quarter-end analysis as required. Manage and develop a small team to ensure timely, efficient, and effective process invoicing through accounts receivable. Utilize your collaboration and critical thinking skills to resolve problems; and collaborate across functions to initiate process improvements and solutions in order to scale for business growth and acquisitions.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead the Collections team to ensure timely credit evaluation, order hold management, account reconciliation, payment commitment, write-offs, and general account management.
  
• Manage daily credit and collections activities.
  
• Monitor credit and collections practices to ensure bad debt risk mitigation in full compliance with applicable policies.
  
• Deliver regular management reporting on account credit and collections activities, including problem accounts, bad debt reserve, settlements, and write-offs.
  
• Assign and monitor individual and team performance goals, and drive accountability for Credit and Collections KPIs. Ensure integrity and proper importation of A/R and Billing data into the GL.
  
• Assist in development of AR forecasts/goals and identify weekly targets to reach monthly collection goals.
  
• Build cross functional relationships with global controllers, sales, and customer service.
  
• Identify improvement opportunities and contribute to development and execution of new policies, processes, and procedures.
  
• Support company-level projects as required.
  

• BS/BA in a related field and minimum of 5 years of experience in a Credit / Collections role.
  
• Experience managing a Credit / Collections team.
  
• Experience managing to Credit / Collections metrics.
  
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements to drive industry leading DSO (Day Sales Outstanding).
  

• Competitive Compensation & Annual Bonus Incentive
  
• Heavily Subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision Premiums
  
• Income Protection - Fully-paid Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
  
• 401(k) Matching
  
• Flexible Time Off / Paid Time Off
  
• Company-wide Shut Down between Christmas and New Years
  
• Telemedicine
  
• Employee Referral Program
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Employee Well-Being Programs
  
• Adoption Assistance
  
• Tuition Assistance
  
• Student Loan Program
  
• Group Legal Assistance