Global Credit Manager

Corporate Headquarters
1150 Sanctuary Parkway
Suite 100
Alpharetta, GA 30009, USA

You can find Arclin everywhere. Our technologies make homes and transportation safer, help crops flourish, keep water clean, protect first responders and members of the military, and preserve the purity of essential pharmaceuticals. These vital, everyday products can't fail, and we’re here to give the world an extra layer of performance and peace of mind.

With ~4,000 team members across more than 30 global manufacturing facilities, we operate with the scale to make a global impact and the agility to solve complex challenges at the molecular level. Rooted in scientific discovery and innovation, Arclin’s materials redefine performance across industries - from Firepoint®’s patented intumescent technology that helps stall flames and save lives to the iconic Kevlar® and Nomex® brands trusted to protect those who serve, strengthen aerospace and industrial systems, and perform where reliability and safety are top of mind.

As we expand our mission‑critical materials portfolio and shape the next era of performance technologies, we’re looking for people who want to grow, lead, and solve the challenges others can’t. Together, we’ll advance the innovations that keep the world moving. Because at Arclin, our people are truly Vital Beyond Measure.

Position Summary

The Global Credit Manager is responsible for leading the enterprise-wide credit, collections, and accounts receivable (A/R) risk management function across a multi-entity, global organization. This role ensures the effective extension of credit, optimization of cash flow, and mitigation of credit risk, while maintaining strict compliance with SOX controls and audit requirements.

The position operates in a complex, multi-ERP environment, including SAP S/4

HANA and legacy systems, and serves as a key business partner to Sales, Finance, Treasury, and Shared Services to balance revenue growth with disciplined risk management.

Key Responsibilities

Credit Strategy & Risk Management

• Develop and execute a global credit policy framework aligned with corporate risk tolerance, liquidity objectives, and growth strategy.
• Establish and enforce standardized credit risk assessment methodologies, including financial analysis, external credit data, and behavioral payment analytics.
• Approve and monitor customer credit limits, payment terms, and risk exposures across all regions and entities.
• Implement proactive risk monitoring tools and early-warning indicators to identify deteriorating customer financial health.
• Partner with Sales and Commercial teams to evaluate risk-reward tradeoffs for strategic customers.

Accounts Receivable Management

• Advise on global collections strategy, ensuring timely resolution of overdue receivables and reduction of Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
• Partner with shared services on execution of escalation processes, including collections prioritization, dispute resolution, and order blocking.
• Ensure consistent A/R processes including cash application, dispute management, and credit holds across all regions.
• Monitor aging trends, delinquency patterns, and portfolio performance, and implement corrective action plans as needed.
• Lead forecasting inputs related to collections and bad debt reserves.

SOX Compliance, Controls & Audit

• Design, document, and maintain robust SOX-compliant internal controls for credit approval, collections, and A/R accounting processes.
• Ensure adherence to key controls including credit limit approvals, segregation of duties, write-off authorizations, and cash application accuracy.
• Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors to support audits, testing, and remediation efforts.
• Drive continuous improvement of control effectiveness and automation of credit processes.
• Maintain documentation and audit trails to support public company readiness.

ERP Systems & Process Integration (SAP S/4

HANA + Multi-ERP)

• Serve as the business owner for credit and A/R processes within SAP S/4
  
  HANA and related systems.
• Ensure consistent global design and governance of credit management functionality across SAP FI/AR modules.
• Manage integration of credit and collections processes across…