Credit Supervisor (Remote)

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Cengage Learning Management Services is a shared service center providing support and services for business units within Cengage Learning. Services and support include credit, collections and cash application functions for multiple business units.

The Credit Supervisor oversees a team of business-to-business Credit Analysts providing direction and leading the activities of the staff, in conjunction with the Credit Manager. They will actively handle the Credit/Collections team and support team members' growth through training, mentoring, coaching, target setting and performance review by being responsible for day-to-day operations related to account collections & dispute issues. This role provides and ensures that a high level of internal/external customer service is maintained within the assigned area of responsibility. Additionally, this role will be tasked with supervising and resolving fraud issues by collaborating across departments to support accurate and timely outcomes.

Candidates will have strong management and customer service skills, knowledge of SAP, and a track record of success in Accounts Receivable/Collections/Fraud Prevention. This role leads a small team and ensures internal controls are followed. It works with multiple departments to support accurate and timely collections on outstanding balances. It also helps resolve disputed issues quickly. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, process-driven, and experienced in account collection functions in a dynamic environment.

What you'll do here:

• Supervise and work closely with Credit team members on a day-to-day basis to improve productivity, troubleshoot sophisticated issues, and provide direction relating to special circumstance inquiries.

• Provide ongoing training, support, and coaching to Credit personnel (both on and offshore) including preparing and communicating regular performance evaluations and annual reviews with colleagues.

• Prepare reports and other documentation needed to supervise account activity.

• Ensure that work is properly distributed among staff. Assesses workload, prioritizes tasks, and redistributes work, as vital.

• Assist team in helping to perform sophisticated account reconciliations, including research of unapplied cash/credits and deductions related to returns or other causes.

• Handle escalated customer calls where appropriate to resolve customer account issues.

• Support month-end close activities, including releasing of held orders, account reconciliations, and bad debt calculations.

• Maintain and improve internal controls related to collections and dispute escalation processes.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve billing disputes, cash reconciliation, fraud prevention, and support financial reporting needs.

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of collection procedures and systems.

• Assist with audit preparation and respond to internal and external audit requests.

Skills you will need here:

Basic (Required)

• Ability to handle high volume/high pace work environment optimally

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience in mentoring, coaching and providing functional leadership

• PC literacy required-proficient in Microsoft Office products including Excel

• Ability to communicate and work cross-functionally with team members inside and outside the Order to Cash function

Preferred:

• Prior experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or a related field preferred.

• 4+ years of relevant Collections experience

• Experience with ERP system, SAP

• Experience leading and mentoring team members is preferred.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

Cengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.

Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at [email protected].

About Cengage Group

Cengage, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Compensation

At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy.

The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location.  Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.

In this position,  you will be eligible to participate in the company’s discretionary incentive bonus program.  This position's bonus target amount, which is not guaranteed and is dependent on individual performance and overall company results among other factors, is provided below.