Job Description
Job Overview:
The Building Center, Inc.
Job Title: Credit/Accounts Receivable Manager
Reports: Chief Financial Officer
FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt
Department: Accounting
Division: Corporate Office
Summary
As the Credit/Accounts Receivable Manager, you will report to the Chief Financial Officer and play a critical role in managing credit operations and accounts receivable functions. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change in the industry, challenge yourself, and influence the company’s financial health. You will collaborate with various departments, provide strategic insights, and ensure best practices in credit and receivables management.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Credit Management:
- Develop and implement credit policies and procedures to ensure timely collections and minimize bad debt exposure.
- Evaluate and approve credit applications for new and existing customers, including setting credit limits.
- Monitor customer creditworthiness and assess credit risk, conducting regular credit reviews.
- Work closely with sales and customer service teams to resolve credit issues and negotiate payment terms.
- Manage the credit hold/release process and maintain accurate credit records.
- Prepare and present credit reports weekly basis and provide analyses to senior management monthly.
Accounts Receivable Management:
- Oversee the accounts receivable process, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing, posting, and reconciliation of payments.
- Monitor accounts receivable aging reports and take appropriate actions to direct and follow up on overdue accounts.
- Coordinate with the collections team to recover outstanding balances and manage dispute resolution.
- Maintain accurate records of customer transactions, including payments, credits, and adjustments.
- Implement and maintain efficient accounts receivable processes and systems to improve cash flow and reduce DSO (Days Sales Outstanding).
- Collaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate and timely month-end closing activities related to accounts receivable.
Construction Lien Process Management:
- Stay up-to-date with construction lien laws and processes across the states where the company operates.
- Ensure adherence to state-specific lien requirements, including managing deadlines and documentation.
- Work with legal and project management teams to handle lien filings, releases, and associated documentation.
- Provide regular training and updates to internal teams on construction lien processes and best practices.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in credit management and accounts receivable, preferably in the construction or building supply industry.
- At least 4 years of experience in leading a team of accounts receivable collection staff.
- Deep understanding of construction lien processes and regulations across multiple states.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate credit risk and design effective credit policies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics and Epicor) and ERP systems, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
- Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Competency Profile
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to address issues effectively and efficiently.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with Division and Department Managers.
- Demonstrates confidence, ambition, and self-motivation, with strong listening and communication skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Performs other duties, as assigned
Compliance
- Prepare and manage compliance documentation as required by banks and regulatory agencies.
- Assist with adherence to local, state, and federal government reporting requirements.
- Ensure compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and other relevant regulations.
- Performs other duties, as assigned
Physical Demands and Requirements
This position requires the employee to sit and/or stand for most of the day. Constant hearing, seeing, talking, communicating, reading, writing, and typing in an indoor environment.
Physical Setting:
- Office Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Benefits:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Benefits
401(k) Employer Match and Profit Sharing
Group Term & Voluntary Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Founded in Charlotte in 1977, The Building Center, Inc. has grown from a single location into one of the largest privately held lumber and building materials dealers in the United States. Nearly five decades later, we remain family-owned and family-driven, guided by the same commitment we started with: to be our customers’ most valued building partner.
With more than 200 trucks on the road and a strong network of divisions strategically located throughout the Carolinas, we deliver consistent, reliable service to builders across the region. Our divisions include:
- South Carolina: Easley, Columbia, Holly Hill, Georgetown, Newberry
- North Carolina: Rock Hill, Boone, Monroe, Ocean Isle Beach, Pineville, Gastonia, Greensboro, and Mebane
Our regional strength allows us to purchase and sell branded and commodity products at competitive prices, while tailoring our inventories to match local building practices, architectural trends, and the unique needs of each market. Beyond supplying materials, we provide a full range of manufacturing support—including truss plants in North and Central North Carolina, millwork and door shops in the Triad and Charlotte metros, and custom fabrication in Pineville, where we also craft specialty products like reclaimed lumber flooring, cabinetry, mantles, and siding.
What makes The Building Center truly different is our culture and our people. We believe construction is, at its heart, a people business—built on relationships, trust, and hard work. Our values of service, integrity, and dependability guide us in every interaction, whether we’re serving customers, supporting our communities, or developing our employees.
When you join The Building Center, you become part of a company with deep roots, a bold vision, and a culture where you can grow, contribute, and make a real impact. Together, we’re not just delivering materials—we’re helping to build communities, futures, and lasting success.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation
The Building Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA). If you require an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at (704) 889-8182 or [email protected].
