Responsible for supporting division finance manager in the preparation of all accounting and finance responsibilities at division level, such as closing week support, prepare various financial analyses, prepare business plan schedules and templates supporting periodic forecasting, and manage third party inventory services. Ensure 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.
Responsibilities- Support communication with division executives, department heads and regional chief financial officer on financial performance relative to sales, store operating expenses and division costs, with a focus on controllable costs
- Assist with the preparation of division’s annual business plan and periodic financial forecasts
- Assist with the preparation and communication of district and store incentive plans and by store budgets
- Support the closing of the division’s books with detailed review of key financial line details, including sales, shrink, controllable expenses, administrative and other income expenses
- Support district and store leaders by answering financial questions, performing new hire/training, assisting with T&E compliance and administration, and participating in division and district meetings
- Manage third-party inventory count service relationship
- Assist with the maintenance of all key financial reporting for division
- Evaluate division financial statements for inconsistencies with generally accepted accounting principles and corporate accounting policies within the designated areas; communicate exceptions to division finance manager and the Accounting Center/corporate
- Partner with division and Accounting Centers to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
- Maintain control environment that supports complete/accurate financial reporting, including support/execution of division controls identified as key purposes of Sarbanes-Oxley
- Review local checks and local payables requests and reconciliations
- Travel up to 10% within the division
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
- Bachelor's Degree
- 2+ years of experience in accounting/finance
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work with relational databases and/or data visualization software (Essbase, Tableau, PowerBi)
- Knowledge and experience of applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects
- Master's Degree
- CPA Certified Public Accountant
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree
- 2+ years of experience in accounting/finance
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work with relational databases and/or data visualization software (Essbase, Tableau, Power BI)
- Knowledge and experience applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
- Willingness/ability to travel up to 10%
- Master's Degree
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
Kroger Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kroger and has not been reviewed or approved by Kroger.
-
Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage in many union divisions has been protected or improved in recent contracts, with some regions avoiding proposed cuts and others expanding spousal coverage and strengthening short‑term disability. Mental‑health resources and 24/7 access are also emphasized, supported by third‑party recognition in recent years.
-
Retirement Support — Retirement options include a company 401(k) with a match and, in many union roles, access to pension or variable annuity plans that have been stabilized through recent agreements. Match levels and pension participation vary by division and role, so specifics require local confirmation.
-
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Education assistance through “Feed Your Future” offers substantial tuition support for both part‑ and full‑time associates, alongside free financial coaching. Perks such as associate discounts and periodic Boost membership offers add incremental value to total rewards.
Kroger Insights
What We Do
At Kroger, we believe no matter who you are or how you like to shop, everyone deserves affordable, easy-to-enjoy, fresh food. This idea is embodied in our simple tagline—Fresh for Everyone™. Kroger ranks as one of the world’s largest retailers. We are nearly half a million associates across 2,800 stores in 35 states operating two dozen grocery retail brands and 34 manufacturing and 44 distribution locations, all dedicated to living our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. Together, we serve more than 11 million customers daily in our stores and online through convenient e-commerce options like pickup, ship and delivery, serving America through food inspiration and uplift. Customers love Our Brands, including the popular Kroger®, Private Selection® and Simple Truth® brands. Our own manufacturing plants produce many of Our Brands products, including breads, dairy products, meat and thousands of grocery items. We also believe in and are committed to doing our part to create #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.
