Manage and coordinate the procurement and utilization of incentives and credits for the Kroger enterprise. Assist in the evaluation and negotiation of agreements and incentive packages to reduce capital costs and real estate taxes. Oversee the company's tax incentive compliance portfolio, including engagement with co-sourcing firm to monetize the future benefits for the enterprise. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.Minimum
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, real estate or business administration
5+ years of experience in finance, tax incentives, public accounting, real estate, law or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of incentive programs offered in various jurisdictions
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as after-tax discounted cash flows, internal rate of return
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 communication skills
Ability to maintain professionalism
Strong attention to detail
Outstanding organization skills
Desired
CPA and/or MBA
Any experience with economic development negotiation and compliance tax credits and incentives within the public or private sector
Advocate the value and use of incentives and credits throughout the enterprise
Serve as a resource to the enterprise of types of incentives and credits available in various jurisdictions
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
Conduct research to assist in identifying federal, state or local incentives opportunities (e.g., sales tax sharing, property tax abatement, tax incremental financing, grants, etc.)
Prepare various financial analyses outlining the economic impacts for projects and value proposition for each project and collaborate with department and division executives
Assist in presenting projects and attending state and local city council meetings
Manage multiple department workstreams for data collection /retention required for federal, state and local compliance reporting
Manage technology database to document pursuit projects
Support compliance out-sourcing for tax incentives including transitioning future projects
Complete initial review of compliance reporting for tax incentive portfolio
Travel independently up to 10%
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
