Kroger Stores Looking for Division Finance Manager at Nashville, TN 37214, United States Full Time

Company Name: Kroger Stores
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary
Responsible for the primary day-to-day accounting/financials. Serve as the liaison for division executives, focused on accounting, reporting, forecasting and budgeting for financial lines owned by retail divisions, including sales, controllable store operating expenses, division administrative expenses and other income and expense. Oversee the division financial analyst, the performance of store inventory and cash audit procedures, ensuring compliance with all accounting and company policies/procedures within the designated areas. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. Essential Job Functions

• Engage division executives, department heads and regional CFO on financial performance relative to sales, store operating expenses and division costs, with a focus on controllable costs
• Prepare annual business plan, in collaboration with regional CFO and respective General Office peers, for division controllable expenses, division administrative expenses, and other income and deductions
• Develop district and store incentive plans and by store budgets
• Model capital projects and execute CARS approval for capital projects < $750k
• Collaborate with regional CFO on capital expenditure forecasting, and data gathering for capital projects; perform PAS retirements in a timely manner; prepare and monitor underperforming store action plans
• Close division’s books each period, including performance of detailed review of key financial line details
• Support district and store leaders by answering financial questions, performing new hire/training, assisting with T&E compliance and administration as appropriate, and participating in division and district meetings
• Evaluate division financial statements for inconsistencies with generally accepted accounting principles and corporate accounting policies within the designated areas
• Maintain control environment that supports complete/accurate financial reporting, including support/execution of division controls identified as key purposes of Sarbanes-Oxley
• Perform accounting responsibilities for division-specific financial transactions
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Travel approximately 10% within division
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of accounting/finance experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in relational databases and/or data visualization software (Essbase, Tableau, PowerBi)
• Knowledge and experience of applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Familiarity with budgeting processes and evaluation of actual results to plan
• Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects
• Ability to manage direct reports through proactive, constructive communication

Desired Previous Experience/Education

• Master’s Degree
• CPA certification
• Ability to independently prepare Return on Investment (ROI)

Education Level: High School Diploma/ GED Required
Required Travel: None
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Regions: South States: Tennessee
Keywords:
Jobs at Kroger: At Kroger, we hire people who have a passion for helping others and who want to build a relationship with our Customers. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Kroger. We look for people who want more, aspire to be more and work hard to achieve their goals. Our focus on keeping the Customer first is what makes us successful. We offer many opportunities not only in our stores, but in Manufacturing, Logistics, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and many other fields.
Company Overview: Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names. At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyonexe2x84xa2 and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spiritxc2xae. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.
Posting Notes: TN || Nashville || 2620 Elm Hill Pike || 37214 || Kroger Stores || None || Finance; Accounting || Employee || Exempt || Full-Time || None