Michael Langley
About Michael Langley
Michael Langley serves as the Area Credit Manager at US Foods, where he oversees credit compliance for market-managed accounts in the Metro DC area. With a background in accounting and credit management, he has held various roles in notable companies and has a degree in Business Administration from Shepherd University.
Work at US Foods
Michael Langley serves as the Area Credit Manager at US Foods, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he has independent responsibility for maintaining credit compliance for all market-managed accounts within the area. He oversees credit facilities for the Metro DC area, including markets in Manassas, Roanoke, and West Virginia. Langley is responsible for credit compliance reporting and monitoring payment plans with account-specific reporting. He manages a team of nine, focusing on day-to-day operations and staff development. Additionally, he conducts monthly, quarterly, and annual department-level and staff-level reporting.
Previous Experience in Accounting and Finance
Before joining US Foods, Michael Langley held several positions in accounting and finance. He worked as a Senior Accounting Manager at Westcon for seven months in 2015-2016. Prior to that, he served as Accounts Receivable Manager at Blackboard from 2013 to 2015, where he worked for two years in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Langley also has experience as an Accounts Receivable Manager at immixGroup for five years from 2008 to 2013 in McLean, VA, and as a Collections/Credit Analyst at United Rentals for one year in 1998-1999.
Education and Expertise
Michael Langley studied at Shepherd University, where he achieved a degree in Business Administration from 1990 to 1992. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in credit management and finance. Throughout his career, he has developed skills in credit compliance, performance reporting, and team management, which are essential for his current role at US Foods.
Team Management and Performance Reporting
In his role as Area Credit Manager, Michael Langley handles annual staff performance reporting and creates performance metrics to enhance departmental performance. He focuses on staff development strategies and acts as a liaison to area executive leadership regarding period, quarter, and annual metrics. His responsibilities include linking directly with third-party collection agencies and ensuring compliance with credit policies.