Credit Manager Jobs in Wisconsin
Credit Manager jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where manufacturers, financial institutions, and regional distributors anchor a steady hiring market for credit professionals at every level from analyst to director. Well-established Wisconsin employers such as Kohler Co., Associated Bank, and Oshkosh Corporation maintain ongoing credit management needs tied to commercial lending, trade credit, and accounts receivable oversight. Demand is strongest for candidates with experience in B2B credit analysis, collections strategy, and ERP-based portfolio management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. is a full-service business-oriented law firm headquartered in Milwaukee, WI with offices in Chicago, Rockford, Denver, Phoenix, Milwaukee, Madison and Waukesha with a national and international client base.
We have an immediate opening for a full-time Credit and Collections Manager in our Accounting department in our Milwaukee location.
The Credit and Collections Manager oversees the collections department, directing staff and administering the organization’s collection policies. The manager may also develop credit and collections policies, methods, and procedures for senior management’s approval. Core duties include assessing customer collection worthiness, managing the client collections process, and authorizing the extension of costs advances on behalf of the client. The manager proactively decides what action to take on past-due accounts when standard collection procedures have failed and seeks approval from Senior Management on next steps. The manager prepares, or supervises the preparation of, reports on account status. The manager works closely with the CFO, Account Responsible Attorneys and Accounting teams, keeping them informed about client account status and collection status.
Responsibilities vary but include:
- Supervise, train and evaluate the Credit department’s staff and manage department workflow.
- Oversee the Firm’s IOLTA trust account, including reconciliations, and maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and regulations.
- Partner with attorneys, on a case-by-case basis, to resolve aged work-in-process (WIP) and past-due accounts receivable (AR) before they become collection issues.
- Respond to attorney and client inquiries regarding WIP and AR, documenting all contacts in the collection notes module to support follow-up.
- Reconcile client accounts, arrange payment schedules and refunds, and engage and manage collection agencies when appropriate.
- Prepare monthly WIP and AR reports, and report on the status of aging WIP and AR to the CFO.
- Monitor incoming receipts proactively, forecast expected monthly collections and follow up on variances.
- Review the posting of cash receipts to client and/or Firm accounts for accuracy.
- Promote electronic payment adoption and enhance the client payment experience through clear communication and effective use of dashboard tools.
- Support the Controller and CFO in managing banking relationships.
- Identify and implement process improvements across credit, collections, and billing.
- Administer timekeeper numbers and attorney billing rates.
- Orient new attorney and paralegal hires to the credit and billing functions.
- Support billing specialists with account reconciliation and attorney needs.
- Manage special assignments as directed.
- Bachelor’s Degree10+ years of billing and collections experience
- 10+ years of billing and collections experience
- Working knowledge of IOLTA and trust accounting rules
- Knowledge of 3E Elite software, with legal or other service-industry experience preferred
- Process-improvement orientation
- Ability to work effectively with attorneys and senior finance leadership, including the Controller and CFO
- Self-directed, with a demonstrated record of anticipating issues and acting without prompting.
Physical Demands and/or Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to frequently use a keyboard, calculator, and telephone. Frequent sitting, walking, talking, hearing, and occasionally stand, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift (20 lbs.), and an ability to adjust vision for close vision work. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities consistent with applicable law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at recruiting@reinhartlaw.com if you need a reasonable accommodation or other assistance to participate in any aspect of the application process.
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. is a full-service business-oriented law firm headquartered in Milwaukee, WI with offices in Chicago, Rockford, Denver, Phoenix, Milwaukee, Madison and Waukesha with a national and international client base.
We have an immediate opening for a full-time Credit and Collections Manager in our Accounting department in our Milwaukee location.
The Credit and Collections Manager oversees the collections department, directing staff and administering the organization’s collection policies. The manager may also develop credit and collections policies, methods, and procedures for senior management’s approval. Core duties include assessing customer collection worthiness, managing the client collections process, and authorizing the extension of costs advances on behalf of the client. The manager proactively decides what action to take on past-due accounts when standard collection procedures have failed and seeks approval from Senior Management on next steps. The manager prepares, or supervises the preparation of, reports on account status. The manager works closely with the CFO, Account Responsible Attorneys and Accounting teams, keeping them informed about client account status and collection status.
Responsibilities vary but include:
- Supervise, train and evaluate the Credit department’s staff and manage department workflow.
- Oversee the Firm’s IOLTA trust account, including reconciliations, and maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and regulations.
- Partner with attorneys, on a case-by-case basis, to resolve aged work-in-process (WIP) and past-due accounts receivable (AR) before they become collection issues.
- Respond to attorney and client inquiries regarding WIP and AR, documenting all contacts in the collection notes module to support follow-up.
- Reconcile client accounts, arrange payment schedules and refunds, and engage and manage collection agencies when appropriate.
- Prepare monthly WIP and AR reports, and report on the status of aging WIP and AR to the CFO.
- Monitor incoming receipts proactively, forecast expected monthly collections and follow up on variances.
- Review the posting of cash receipts to client and/or Firm accounts for accuracy.
- Promote electronic payment adoption and enhance the client payment experience through clear communication and effective use of dashboard tools.
- Support the Controller and CFO in managing banking relationships.
- Identify and implement process improvements across credit, collections, and billing.
- Administer timekeeper numbers and attorney billing rates.
- Orient new attorney and paralegal hires to the credit and billing functions.
- Support billing specialists with account reconciliation and attorney needs.
- Manage special assignments as directed.
- Bachelor’s Degree10+ years of billing and collections experience
- 10+ years of billing and collections experience
- Working knowledge of IOLTA and trust accounting rules
- Knowledge of 3E Elite software, with legal or other service-industry experience preferred
- Process-improvement orientation
- Ability to work effectively with attorneys and senior finance leadership, including the Controller and CFO
- Self-directed, with a demonstrated record of anticipating issues and acting without prompting.
Physical Demands and/or Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to frequently use a keyboard, calculator, and telephone. Frequent sitting, walking, talking, hearing, and occasionally stand, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift (20 lbs.), and an ability to adjust vision for close vision work. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities consistent with applicable law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at recruiting@reinhartlaw.com if you need a reasonable accommodation or other assistance to participate in any aspect of the application process.
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- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Consumer Goods
- Accounting & Auditing
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in credit manager jobs across Wisconsin.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business from an accredited institution
- Three or more years of credit analysis or commercial credit management experience
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Demonstrated ability to assess creditworthiness and set customer credit limits
- Experience managing collections, dispute resolution, and aging report review
- Professional certification such as Credit Business Associate or Credit Business Fellow preferred
Credit Manager Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a credit manager in Wisconsin?
Most credit manager roles in Wisconsin require a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business, followed by several years in credit analysis or accounts receivable roles. Wisconsin does not issue a state-specific license for credit managers, so credentials from the National Association of Credit Management, such as the Credit Business Associate or Credit Business Fellow designations, carry the most weight with Wisconsin employers. Starting in commercial banking or corporate finance at a Wisconsin manufacturer or bank accelerates the path.
Which companies hire credit managers in Wisconsin?
Employers hiring credit managers in Wisconsin right now include Baker Tilly Canada, Wolter, and Ashley Furniture Industries, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Wisconsin's manufacturing base and regional banking sector make it one of the more consistent states for credit management openings outside of major coastal markets.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most credit manager jobs?
Milwaukee, Arcadia, and Madison account for the largest share of credit manager openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee leads because of its concentration of corporate headquarters, regional banks, and manufacturers, while Madison's state government contractors and tech-adjacent firms generate demand, and Green Bay's paper, packaging, and food-processing industries support a steady volume of commercial credit roles.
Are there remote credit manager jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, and more than many finance roles, because credit management is largely analytical and system-based rather than on-site. About 33% of credit manager openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in corporate finance departments. Collections oversight and credit policy work are the functions most commonly offered remotely, while roles requiring direct customer negotiation or cross-department coordination tend to stay on-site.
How can I get hired as a credit manager in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a credit analyst or accounts receivable specialist role at a Wisconsin manufacturer or regional bank, then building toward a management title. Large Wisconsin employers such as Snap-on and Rexnord have historically brought candidates up through internal finance rotations. Earning a Credit Business Associate designation early signals commitment to the field. Adjacent roles in collections, billing, or commercial lending operations at Wisconsin community banks provide the credit exposure employers look for before promoting to manager.
Where can I find and apply to credit manager jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to credit manager jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Wisconsin employers. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the ones that fit. No signup is required to view openings.
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