Manage a team responsible for the work completed within the Regional Accounting Service Center (RASC). Achieve accurate, timely and efficient accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies in respective work sections. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. Minimum
- Any combination of education and advanced accounting or finance experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree
- Self-motivated
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Excellent facilitation skills
- Ability to demonstrate sound business judgment and the ability to work successfully with all associates
- Demonstrated ability to create an environment to receive open and honest communication
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team
- Ability to effectively deal with ambiguity
- Strong knowledge of company policies and procedures related to process and accounting controls
- Highly organized and able to multi-task

Desired
- Master's Degree accounting, finance, or business
- Bachelor's Degree accounting, finance, or business
- Any experience working in the Oracle Accounting system
- Any experience in accounting center or shared service center role
- Any experience with corporate accounting, division accounting or auditing
- 5+ years of experience in advanced accounting or finance role within Kroger
- CPA Certified Public Accountant
- Understanding of Kroger Accounting systems- Determine best practices and procedures for consolidation of accounting functions into work section
- Manage headcount and wage dollars against budget
- Implement new/revised accounting policies and processing procedures for the purpose of improvements
- Lead and advise team on proper handling of exceptions
- Assist corporate and divisions in evaluation of financial results and problem solving
- Review/guide projects related to the work area
- Manage department overtime
- Recommend associates for promotion/transfer decisions
- Assist in the formulation of formal and concise audit responses
- Perform proper account balance detail/service level agreement on a periodic and quarterly basis
- Provide accurate, timely and efficient customer service
- Interview/hire qualified Administrative Support Personnel
- Provide open and honest communication with associates
- Develop training schedule and plans to ensure all associates receive knowledge to be successful in role
- Foster a fair, honest, and trusting environment for all associates
- Maintain confidentiality of conversations and documents
- Use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflicts
- Travel independently to other divisions for training and meetings
- 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