Collaborate with internal stakeholders for the development of Economic Development related business strategies for major capital projects. Responsible for ensuring alignment and communication on the department’s financial goals, business plans and key strategic initiatives, while ensuring compliance with all accounting and company policies/procedures. Manage the company’s tax incentive portfolio to monetize the future tax benefits for the enterprise. Lead the New Market Tax Credits (NMTC) development program. Evaluate and execute transactions by pursuing and securing incentives, including statutory and negotiated for the portfolio. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
Responsibilities- Identify and secure financial offsets in support of company capital investment strategy
- Review various financial analyses outlining the economic impacts for projects and value proposition for each project and collaborate with department and division executives
- Present projects and attend State and Local City council meetings
- Maintain control for capital projects and financial offsets
- Evaluate and implement federal, state and local Tax Incentive techniques to ensure financial decision making for the company
- Manage Economic Development technology solutions while continuing to identify and support enhancements
- Manage NMTC portfolio transactions that have been completed and new projects closed monthly
- Underwrite and evaluate NMTC opportunities for internal and external projects including sourcing Federal Tax credit allocation and closing project deals
- Facilitate close communication with Regional Real Estate Directors, Corporate Logistics, Manufacturing, and local divisions to identify projected and upcoming projects to secure federal/state and local financial offsets resulting in project approval
- Manage multiple department workstreams for data collection /retention required for Federal, State and Local compliance reporting
- Manage the company’s comprehensive tax incentive portfolio, including the development of automation strategies, to streamline the data collection and retention process
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
- Travel to divisions and various sites to aid in the development of storing strategies
Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, real estate or business
- 10+ years of experience in finance, tax incentives, public accounting, real estate, law or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as after-tax discounted cash flows, internal rate of return
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Oracle
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
- Ability to prioritize/multi-task while providing accurate/on-time results
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information
- Excellent oral/written communication skills, including presenting to senior level executives
- Strong attention to detail
Desired
- Master's Degree or law degree,
- Any experience with Economic Development negotiation and compliance tax credits and incentives within the public or private sector
- CPA Certified Public Accountant
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 in accounting, finance, real estate or business
- 10+ years of experience in finance, tax incentives, public accounting, real estate, law or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to calculate after-tax discounted cash flows and internal rate of return
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Oracle
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task while providing accurate, on-time results
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presenting to senior level executives
- Strong attention to detail
- Master's degree or law degree
- Experience with economic development negotiation and compliance tax credits and incentives
- 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.
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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.
