Digital Controller

Company Name: Kroger General Office
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Exempt
 

 

Position Summary:

Lead and manage all aspects of finance related to Kroger’s Digital business, which is critical for the future of Kroger’s business. Oversee the consolidated reporting and management of various Digital lines of business. Provide detailed analytics and strategic insights to the chief digital officer (CDO) as well as other executives of the company. Supervise two financial analysts and work with various groups and departments across the enterprise to drive financial success. Help project overall vision and strategy for Digital. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Essential Job Functions:

• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Own, manage, and report financial results
• Own, manage, and effectively communicate goals, forecasts, and budgets for all Digital lines of business
• Track and report on capital spending vs. allocations as well as overall impacts of such spending on bottom line results
• Work across all Digital lines of business to ensure all accounting policies are being followed
• Work with Accounting centers and Corporate Accounting to ensure accounting for new lines of business are being set up and documented accordingly in regard to general accounting policies and Kroger accounting policies
• Lead executive level financial reviews and presentations
• Participate in strategic sessions focused on vision of Digital integration with divisions and driving overall results across the company
• Manage analytics related to various merger and acquisitions activity including business modeling
• Work closely with director of Capital Management to manage capital projects and all re-analysis work
• Provide detailed insights and analytics to the CDO as well as other executives on various Digital related initiatives and opportunities
• Work closely with corporate controller, assistant corporate controller and director of Reporting & Analytics on reporting, dashboard, and business plan related items
• Review and approve work of financial analysts being compiled and published
• Serve as a mentor to financial analysts as well as others in the Corporate Accounting department
• Travel to regional accounting centers for meetings, training, and to observe and review e-commerce related business processes
• Participate as active member of Digital executive leadership team (Level 12)
• Lead and facilitate strategic discussions with leaders of various lines of business (Level 12)
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects
• Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate with all levels of an organization
• 5 years of accounting/finance experience (Level 11)
• 7 years of accounting/finance experience (Level 12)
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage a team
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills
• Ability to lead projects and work with contacts outside the department and company

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Accounting position at a regional Accounting Center, Division, or Corporate Office Accounting position
• CPA certification
• MBA

 

Education Level: Bachelor's Required
Required Travel: Up to 25%
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
 Regions: General Office- Cincinnati

States: Indiana; Kentucky; Ohio
Keywords: Accounting, Finance, Digital

 

Jobs at Kroger: At Kroger, we hire people who have a passion for helping others and who want to build a relationship with our Customers. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Kroger. We look for people who want more, aspire to be more and work hard to achieve their goals. Our focus on keeping the Customer first is what makes us successful. As the largest traditional grocery chain in the U.S. and one of the world's largest retailers, we employee more than 443,000 Associates across 35 states and the District of Columbia. We offer many opportunities not only in our stores, but in Manufacturing, Logistics, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and many other fields.

 

Company Overview
Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly 443,000 associates who serve customers in 2,796 retail food stores under a variety of in 35 states and the District of Columbia.  Kroger and its subsidiaries operate an expanding ClickList offering – a personalized, order online, pick up at the store service – in addition to 2,253 pharmacies, 787 convenience stores, 324 fine jewelry stores, 1,439 supermarket fuel centers and 38 food production plants in the United States.  Kroger is recognized as one of America’s most generous companies for its support of more than 100 Feeding America food bank partners, breast cancer research and awareness, the military and their families, and more than 145,000 community organizations including schools. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

 Posting Notes:  OH || Cincinnati || 1014 Vine Street || 45202 || Kroger General Office || [[mfield2]] || Digital/e-Commerce || Employee || Exempt || Full-Time || None