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Roderick Blair

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Seeking a Finance, multi-tasking position with a focus on Credit Manager and part of a fast-pace environment. Looking for an exciting company promoting individual growth and team development where the core objectives include continual training, mentoring, and teamwork to achieve company goals.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Credit and Collections Manager

SIMMS, INC.
10.2023 - 05.2025
  • Responsible for overseeing cash receipt processing.
  • Weekly reporting of invoicing totals/aging totals/cash receipts/invoice adjustments
  • Monitor and report on deviation from credit standards.
  • Proper recording and application of cash, management of outstanding invoices, and direct interfacing with customers on collection matters and dispute resolution.
  • Make recommendations to improve the quality of invoicing and collection procedures.
  • Conduct credit checks on all customers, establish and manage limits
  • Support Management by providing timely and accurate payment and account standing information.
  • Assure that the company’s standard template regarding invoice sample is in place for every customer
  • Meets accounts receivable operational standards by contributing information the strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying system improvements.
  • Meets accounts receivable financial standards by providing annual accounts receivable budget information; monitoring expenditures; identifying variances; implementing corrective actions.
  • Collects accounts by contacting customers referred by clerks; investigating circumstances of non-payment; negotiating and resolving conflicts; expediting payment.
  • Supports financial planning by forecasting cash.
  • Updates receivables by coordinating and monitoring daily sales, order processing and bank remittance transactions.
  • Maintains financial security by adhering to internal accounting controls.
  • Maintains accounting ledgers by posting daily and weekly account transactions.
  • Protects organizations value by keeping information confidential.
  • Reduced delinquency rates by closely monitoring customer accounts and promptly addressing overdue payments.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to establish appropriate credit limits, supporting revenue growth while minimizing risk exposure.

Assistant Credit Manager

Epson America, Inc.
05.2022 - 02.2023
  • Responsible for leading an efficient credit and collection operation while effectively managing customer credit risk within North America. Provides proactive guidance and oversight of Regional Credit managers in Latin America.
  • Collaborates with/Key Customers include Major Customers, EAI Sales Team, Senior Management in North America and Latin America.
  • Provides direct leadership of the Credit and Collections operations in North America.
  • Provides proactive guidance and oversight of Regional Credit managers in Latin America.
  • Manages corporate credit and collections department to ensure adherence to EAI guidelines.
  • Serves as primary liaison between Credit Department and Sr. Management, SEC and Auditors.
  • Develop effective relationships with all internal customers. Provide pertinent value-added information on a timely basis to Sales and Finance Management.
  • Assesses and approves credit exposures of up to $1 million in North America. Makes formal recommendations for Credit lines above $1 million in North America.
  • Assesses and provides recommendations for credit lines greater than $500,000 in Latin America.
  • Manages account exposure for major customer accounts shared by multiple subsidiaries.
  • Manages Corporate Accounts Receivables to ensure outstanding invoices are collected and reconciled in a timely manner.
  • Authorizes collection agency activity on accounts up to $100,000.
  • Recommends collection litigation.
  • Negotiates settlements on problem receivables and authorizes Bad Debt write-offs to $25,000.
  • Develops and reviews relevant month end management reports for EAI and SEC.
  • Oversees regular credit meetings between with Sales/Sales Operations, Sr. Management and Latin Regional Credit Managers.
  • Responsible for hiring, motivating, evaluating, developing group/department personnel.
  • Provides coaching and mentoring to team members.
  • Advises management and provides recommendations on personnel and problem issues (that require escalation).
  • Builds strong relationships with peers and Senior Managers to best meet company goals and objectives.
  • Manages and leverages relationships with vendors for a specific product/service (best price, best product, etc).
  • Maintains professional relationships with peers in other corporations and outside organizations.
  • Operates within budgetary constraints, participates in the development of annual budget forecasts; participates in updating and reconciling operating and budget plans as required.
  • Develops and maintains written departmental standards and procedures.
  • Directly contributes to development of tactical and annual operating plans, defining goals and objectives for the group.

Senior Credit and Collections Manager

Jakks Pacific
07.2021 - 02.2022
  • Oversee the daily operations of the credit and collections team.
  • Monitor the timely release of orders on credit hold.
  • Review existing accounts, credit limits, credit reports and trade references.
  • Ensure outstanding balances are collected timely to improve cash flow and minimize overdue accounts.
  • Monitor and negotiate the collection of delinquent accounts and identify accounts that must be placed for collection with a 3rd party agency.
  • Assist in the investigation and resolution of customer chargebacks.
  • Collaborate with other teams to minimize chargebacks.
  • Conduct meetings with the collections team, sales, and operations as necessary to resolve customer issues.
  • Manage and support team members through coaching, training and setting goals.
  • Identify opportunities to improve policies and procedures.
  • Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly AR reports.
  • Other projects as assigned by Director of Credit & Collections.

Credit and Collections Manager

Pelican Products
09.2019 - 05.2021
  • Manage, train, evaluate and mentor the Accounts Receivable team ensuring customer accounts remain current and invoices and disputes are resolved timely.
  • Resolve escalated customer calls and keeps accurate and complete notes of all customer correspondence (both verbal and written) in customer master in SAP.
  • Responsible for credit evaluation portion of on-boarding of new customers through procuring and analyzing all necessary credit reports in order to recommend appropriate terms and credit limits.
  • Ensures all required documentation (i.e., credit application, credit reports, resale certificate, vendor agreements/contracts, if applicable) is on file.
  • Responsible for review of customer Vendor Agreements/Contracts related to payment terms, invoice requirements, other T & Cs, discounts, and allowances as part of on-boarding process for new customers as well as on-going review of existing customers.
  • Together with Sr. Manager Accounting Operations & Cash Mgmt, facilitates cross-departmental meetings (general or customer specific) to discuss unresolved customer disputes and other collection-related issues.
  • Assist with maintaining shared deduction tracking report.
  • Review and approve Credit memo and Write-off requests.
  • Conduct weekly one-on-one meetings with team to perform account reviews, aid in removing road blocks and provide guidance in collection of accounts receivable.
  • Oversees cash application to ensure accurate and timely posting of cash transactions.
  • Ensure Sr. Manager is aware of all collection risks with customer accounts and provides an updated status of collection measures on an on-going basis.
  • Perform month-end statement reconciliation review with clerks to ensure aged balances meet monthly and year-end goals.
  • Review and approve all Credit Memo and Write-off requests.
  • Prepare monthly AR Aging management reporting. Develops KPI’s (Days Sales Outstanding, Collections Effectiveness, and Closing Aged Debt).
  • Develop and maintain SOP procedures related to Accounts Receivable processes.
  • Provide supporting documentation for the external audit and tax return preparation.
  • Responsible for implementation and training of staff in all safety guidelines and procedures.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by Sr. Manager.
  • Follow company policies and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or applicable employment agreement. Follow safety guidelines and procedures in accordance to the job.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
  • Participated in industry conferences and networking events to stay current on best practices and emerging trends in the credit and collections field.
  • Optimized risk assessment procedures for more accurate evaluations of potential clients'' creditworthiness.
  • Established clear performance goals for the team that aligned with organizational objectives, driving success through focused effort and accountability.
  • Maintained strong relationships with external partners such as collection agencies, legal counsel, and industry organizations to support effective debt recovery efforts.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to establish appropriate credit limits, supporting revenue growth while minimizing risk exposure.

Credit Manager

Delta Galil Premium Brands
05.2010 - 08.2019
  • Credit Manager Credit Department brands 7For All Mankind and Splendid & Ella Moss.
  • Responsible for supervising the credit department personnel and monitor daily collection follow up process.
  • Accountable for the entire credit granting process, including the consistent application of a credit policy.
  • Periodic credit reviews of existing customers, and the assessment of the credit worthiness.
  • Optimizing the combination of company sales and bad debt losses.
  • Review all requests for credit and approve as appropriate according to the in-house credit policies.
  • Communicate approval or non-approval to the appropriate managers.
  • Supervise the day-to-day activities of the Credit department and ensure all standards.
  • Bi-weekly aging audits for each credit analyst to assure maximum follow up.
  • Monthly preformat reports, tracking monthly financial collection goals.
  • A member of NACM Quarterly Credit meetings.
  • Once a month slow pay reports provide to sales.
  • Review and preparation accounts for outside collection placement.
  • Bad debt write off and review for uncollectable accounts.
  • Prepare month end reporting, Debtor Report, Borrowing Base.
  • Monthly review that the credit department is achieving AR collections, charge back and goals.
  • Regular review and update of Credit, Collection and AR Department policies and procedures.
  • Review with Controller and Sales Management teams monthly handling and reconciliation of markdown and co-op approvals.
  • Organize and structure AR related internal and external audits.
  • Coordinate month in reporting required for month in reports that are forwarded to the Controller.
  • Improved credit risk management by implementing effective underwriting policies and procedures.
  • Evaluated complex customer profiles using financial statements, credit reports, and industry data to make informed lending decisions.
  • Participated in internal audits to ensure adherence to corporate guidelines and regulatory requirements related to credit management activities.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through professional communication and timely resolution of credit issues.
  • Managed the entire end-to-end credit approval process from application review through contract negotiation and final execution.
  • Performed semi-annual account credit limit reviews and credit increase review requests from financial service and sales teams.
  • Work cross-functionally with sales, management, and other departments to maintain effective operations.
  • Obtained and reviewed credit reports, credit references, credit insurance and financial statements to establish credit limits for new accounts.
  • Investigated and evaluated customers for creditworthiness and potential risk factors.
  • Referred delinquent accounts to collections department or outside resources.
  • Consistently achieved monthly collection targets by prioritizing accounts based on risk level and potential impact on cash flow.
  • Negotiated settlements and payment terms with customers and delivered customized payment plans.

Sr. Credit Analyst

Sony Pictures Television
06.2006 - 03.2011
  • Assist the Director of Credit & Customer Finance in providing financial and collection support for all of the TV businesses, including but not limited to Ad Sales, Domestic Syndication, Pay TV/PPV/VOD, Digital platforms, and Entitlements
  • Responsible for the Accounts Receivable portfolio ($30M) for all SPT businesses through timely and persistent collections
  • Perform thorough credit analysis on all accounts (inclusive of NACM fraud prevention database and Riemer credit groups’ inquiries) and recommend appropriate credit lines to management
  • Prepare management reports for SPTAS (Ad Sales Group), SPT Finance, Sales, and Management as required
  • Manage and reconcile the Cash in Advance (CIA) process by ensuring that pre-payments are received prior to air dates, and by close coordination with SPTAS Traffic
  • Interface closely with Sales personnel as well as external and internal departments in analyzing, tracking, reconciling accounts, and providing support when necessary
  • Maintain proper documentation for all credit files to ensure compliance of the Record Retention, SOX, and departmental policies and procedures
  • Prepare reports for SPTAS and SPT management
  • Prepare accounts receivable and collection status reports, aging reports, revenue analysis, cash forecasts, projections, and other miscellaneous reports as needed
  • Monitor proper allocation of cash receipts and assist the Cash Application group by providing and/or obtaining supporting documentation from appropriate sources. Assist with identification of unapplied cash receipts
  • Provide trade experience to the Riemer credit groups
  • Provide backup support for all areas of SPT Finance as needed
  • Prepare month-end Accounts Receivable management reports for all Domestic Television businesses by conducting analysis on the month-end aging reports, cash receipts, billing trends, Past Due Ratios, and parent company associations

Credit Collections Representative

Coca Cola Bottling
03.2002 - 06.2006
  • Processed daily collections and provided Accounts Receivables support
  • Managed portfolio accounts ranging from $10K - $15K
  • Prepared accounts receivable and collection status reports, aging reports, revenue analysis, cash forecasts, projections, and other miscellaneous reports as needed
  • Interfaced closely with Sales personnel as well as external and internal departments in analyzing, tracking, reconciling accounts, and providing support when necessary
  • Researched and reconciled credit issues, receivables, and open A/R
  • Processed payment and cash applications

Collection Administrator

Impath Lab Technologies
04.2000 - 10.2000
  • Processed collections and Accounts Receivables client invoices for lab services
  • Conducted internal audits twice a month
  • Prepared accounts receivable and collection status reports, aging reports, revenue analysis, and other miscellaneous reports as needed
  • Processed daily reconciliation of account balances, cash, and receivables
  • Conducted monthly external audits on aging reports and cash receivables
  • Processed timely reimbursement of outstanding receivables at a collection level

Assistant Manager, Collections

Perse Technologies
04.1999 - 04.2000
  • Supervised six medical accountants
  • Daily account monitoring of past due and current billings
  • Daily reconciliation of account balances, cash, and receivables
  • Conducted monthly account reviews
  • Prepared aging revenue analysis on a monthly basis

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Finance

Cal State Los Angeles

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George Washington High
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Solid leadership skills
  • Strong multitasking skills
  • Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills
  • Strong follow-through on all projects; ability to bring projects to timely completion
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Meticulous High attention to details Analytical
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration with internal/external clients
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Strong PC skills, especially MS Excel, MS Word and mainframe experience

Timeline

Credit and Collections Manager

SIMMS, INC.
10.2023 - 05.2025

Assistant Credit Manager

Epson America, Inc.
05.2022 - 02.2023

Senior Credit and Collections Manager

Jakks Pacific
07.2021 - 02.2022

Credit and Collections Manager

Pelican Products
09.2019 - 05.2021

Credit Manager

Delta Galil Premium Brands
05.2010 - 08.2019

Sr. Credit Analyst

Sony Pictures Television
06.2006 - 03.2011

Credit Collections Representative

Coca Cola Bottling
03.2002 - 06.2006

Collection Administrator

Impath Lab Technologies
04.2000 - 10.2000

Assistant Manager, Collections

Perse Technologies
04.1999 - 04.2000

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George Washington High

Bachelor of Science - Business Finance

Cal State Los Angeles

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