Jobs · Accounting · Illinois

Credit Supervisor

C.H. Robinson · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
Accounting$74k–$116k/yrFull-time

In this role you will be focused on supporting and guiding credit operations while fostering a culture of collaboration and development. You will lead a team of credit professionals, ensuring effective credit evaluations, and balancing risk management with business growth objectives. The Supervisor will assist in implementing credit policies, monitoring portfolio performance, and supporting cross-functional initiatives to achieve financial and operational goals. This role is ideal for someone with foundational credit and leadership experience who is eager to grow into a senior leadership position.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in evaluating creditworthiness and establishing credit limits to minimize financial risk while supporting business objectives
  • Manage daily operations by assigning tasks, monitoring progress, maintaining schedules, and providing clear, day-to-day direction to ensure team priorities and objectives are met
  • Partner with sales, finance, and operations teams to address credit challenges and support customer relationships
  • Support the implementation of efficient credit processes, leveraging tools and methodologies to drive continuous improvement
  • Act as an escalation point for operational challenges and policy exceptions, providing thoughtful resolutions
  • Contribute to preparing credit performance reports and sharing insights with leadership to support decision-making
  • Assist in the application and refinement of credit policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance
  • Supervise, mentor, and support credit team members to foster professional growth, ensure high performance, and encourage team development through continuous improvement and learning
  • Support the annual merit and equity programs for assigned team to align compensation with performance results
  • Outline employee role accountabilities and expectations; manage performance to drive the right behaviors and improve results; provide real-time coaching, development activities, and stretch assignments; support employees with problem resolution
  • Participate in the recruitment, selection, promotion, and alignment of qualified and diverse talent
  • Encourage employee feedback through formal and informal channels; work with next-level manager to acknowledge and act on feedback to drive a trusting culture of open two-way communication, inclusivity, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  • Gather data and provide input to support the creation of financial performance goals, including a revenue and expense budget, for the supervised team

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 3 years of financial reporting, operations, finance, and/or credit experience
  • Ability to travel up to 5% (domestically and internationally)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous supervisory experience
  • Exposure to process improvement methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma
  • Experience using financial software, ERP systems, or credit rating tools
  • Ability to manage and lead a team effectively
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders and resolve conflicts
  • Ability to motivate and encourage change, achieving positive results in a large, dispersed organization
  • Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

Pay

The base pay range for this role is $73,600.00 - $116,400.00. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.

Benefits

  • Three medical plans which include prescription drug coverage
  • Enhanced fertility benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
  • Dental and Vision coverage
  • Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Paid observed holidays
  • 2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) for U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) for all other employees in the U.S. and Canada
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off to volunteer in your community
  • Charitable Giving Match Program
  • 401(k) with 6% company matching
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

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