Manage the financial budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analysis processes for the department across the enterprise. Be the primary Finance point of contact to the enterprise and leadership within the department for a specific department. Ensure financial alignment exists between the department and supermarket divisions. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
Responsibilities- Serve as the primary point of contact for financial leadership within the department and Accounting/Finance
- Participate as an active member of the department leadership team in strategy development, operations management and ownership of results
- Compile financial reports and various analytics to drive success for the long-term plan developed for a department
- Advise the department leadership of implications of past and forecasted results on division’s financial plan and Restock Kroger
- Prepare the financial information which will be presented by department leadership to various audiences
- Design financial best practices that can be leveraged across multiple divisions
- Oversee and manage the Progress Report Process within Essbase for a department to ensure proper execution, reporting accuracy and business alignment
- Prepare department budgets accurately, ensure timely information is available to divisions
- Guide and instruct the department on proper handling of financial transactions and ensure accounting policies/procedures are being followed
- Identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement, lead updates and redesigns to existing templates; compile financial models for new lines of businesses, store formats or acquisitions
- Present financial models and analytics to Capital Committee on investment opportunities within the department
- Develop new financial processes aligned to strategic initiatives to drive success
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties, complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
- Travel to meet with executive leaders, internal/external partners, and other stakeholders
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree
- 5+ years of accounting/finance management experience including reporting, budgeting or forecasting
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work successfully across all organizational levels
- Strong time management skills
- Proven experience effectively leading a team
Desired
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Any previous accounting/finance related positions (i.e., assistant controller or controller)
- Any prior Kroger division experience
- CPA certification and/or MBA
What you’ll receive from us:
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
- A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
- Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
- Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
- Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
- Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
- Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of accounting or finance management experience, including reporting, budgeting, or forecasting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work successfully across all organizational levels
- Strong time management skills
- Proven experience effectively leading a team
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Previous accounting or finance positions, such as assistant controller or controller
- Prior Kroger division experience
- CPA certification and/or MBA
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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