Manufacturing Financial Leader

Responsible for managing plant assets through the coordination and development of annual budgets, and analyzing performance against established budgets.

Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy.

Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles.

Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names.

As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit.

With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter.

That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life.

We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow.

If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you.

Apply today to become part of our Kroger family! Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree accounting or finance with 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
- Thorough knowledge of accounting practices
- Pay level based on plant complexity, including number of production departments and number of division customers supported (pay level 9)
- Able to foster collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
- Ability to comprehend complex oral and written instructions
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong attention to detail, with a high degree of accuracy and precision

Desired
- Experience in manufacturing and/or union environment
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Excel and Hyperion Essbase
- Experience working in cost accounting, budgeting and forecasting- Be a financial leader at the plant for the site leader and staff
- Act as the primary point of contact for the Regional Account Service Center (RASC), General Office (G.O.) and plant personnel on all financial matters
- Review company financial records and ensure they are accurate and within policy
- Perform period, quarterly, and yearly closing functions, including journal approvals and reviews to ensure accuracy and conduct financial analyses, including a period recap to G.O
- Prepare reports on a period, quarterly and annual basis for the group controller and federal, state, and local agencies
- Prepare period profit estimates and annual budgets for departments and analyze business a...