Credit Manager - Evergreen FS - Bloomington, IL

City:
Bloomington

State: IL

Are you passionate about agriculture and looking to grow your career with a leading agricultural solutions provider? Evergreen FS is seeking talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference in the lives of farmers and communities we serve. If you're dedicated, innovative, and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

• Under the direction of the VP of Finance, responsible for providing Ag Finance leadership, credit administration, and profitable marketing of credit programs as a sales tool.
• Provides leadership and coordination of activities to employees engaged in credit processes and the marketing of credit
• Manage all aspects of Ag Finance and related programs to ensure compliance with Evergreen FS Inc. internal policies. Position and establish Ag Finance as an effective sales and marketing tool.
• Develop and administer company Credit policy and procedures and ensure compliance by all employees.
• Document, enhance and implement processes and procedures to assess credit worthiness of potential customers, monitor existing customers, ensure timely collection of revenues, and minimize bad debt losses.
• Recommend and implement proper internal credit controls and procedures to limit company credit exposure and to maximize System Credit Administration Goals.
• Provide leadership and training on sound credit practices, Ag Finance marketing programs and assist sales force in using finance to target customers/prospects to sell products and services.
• Routinely provide all necessary reporting to keep management and sales force abreast of delinquent accounts and credit exposure.
• Determines work procedures for credit and collections. Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency.
• Coordinates activities of other employees in related credit activities.
• Stay updated on legal and regulatory changes related to credit management.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Normally requires a bachelor’s degree in Ag Business, Accounting, Finance, or the equivalent thereof, and at least 3 years of accounting or finance related area to demonstrate financial leadership, organization, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding and experience in credit administration, financial analysis, decision making, risk analysis, cost/benefit analysis, internal controls and audit strategy, compliance, and collection procedures along with Agri-Finance marketing.
• Demonstrated leadership and team building skills and the ability to get work done through others and independently.
• Proven professional communication, customer service, persuasion, and presentation skills.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, peers, and customers.
• Demonstrated organization, planning, problem-solving skills, and ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Proven computer skills and the ability to use the computer to enhance business processes.
• Demonstrated core competencies including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work hours beyond those considered normal.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a difference in agriculture and our communities.

Evergreen FS is a trusted provider of agricultural products, services, and solutions servicing DeWitt, Livingston, Macon, McLean, and Woodford Counties in Illinois. With a commitment to excellence and sustainability, we help farmers maximize their productivity while preserving the environment for future generations.

We are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well‑being of our employees through a fully funded pension, a cornerstone benefit that ensures security for the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a variety of supplemental plans like…