Manager, Finance Hospitality

Manager, Finance Hospitality

Work Mode: Hybrid

Location:Hybrid - Kohler WI

Opportunity

Primary responsibility for managing the general accounting staff and the financial concerns of Destination Kohler. This responsibility includes effective supervision of the General Accounting staff related to the day-to-day activities of the Group. Executes the role in alignment with Kohler Co. policies, procedures and matrixed organization structure. Must maintain the highest level of integrity and candor to all key management levels of the business.

Specific Responsibilities

• Advise the management of the businesses and Kohler Co. from a financial perspective. Interpret and communicate in a straightforward manner. Analyze and quantify business activities and decisions in financial terms using Kohler Co. methodologies. Train and leverage support staff in these roles.
• Function as a contributing member of the operating teams of the businesses supported.
• Responsible for keeping financial records in accordance with US GAAP, tax, legal and Kohler Co. requirements. These requirements are to be consistently applied from period to period. Maintain the business chart of accounts in a manner compatible with Kohler Co. requirements. Maintain a timely documented balance sheet reconciliation process.
• Support the businesses' development projects. Project scope may vary from market viability, acquisition analysis, feasibility studies, competitive positioning, establishing sales and profit objectives. In close partnership with the assigned project director, accurately project and report on the financial impact of all projects.
• Assist in coordinating the annual budgeting, financial planning and capital planning processes for the business and owner of the end product. Responsible for the monthly financial projection submission. Assist in the strategic planning and other business planning processes.
• Responsible for the financial information reporting for the businesses. This reporting is to be in accordance with Kohler reporting formats and design attributes. The financial information is to be made available to the business and Kohler Co. on a timely basis. Responsible for maintaining consistent presentation of information and comparative data. Responsible for bridging comparative results when changes occur in the reporting.
• Responsible for the Cash Management of the business including customer collections, vendor payments and general cash requirements.
• Responsible for the development of supporting staff. This role includes providing knowledge transfer, coaching, constructive feedback and candid appraisal. It is expected that Managers and Controllers will train potential replacements, financial managers, and key financial process owners. Likewise, dealing with incompatible associates on a timely basis is also expected.
• Responsible for maintaining and enhancing the system of internal controls for the business. Use feedback from internal and external auditors to identify internal control weaknesses. Direct the performance of physical inventory audits as needed. Maintain a perpetual inventory process for fixed assets.
• Assist in the product and service costing methodologies for the businesses. The primary focus of these methodologies is to enhance understanding of margin and overall profitability of business segments.
• Responsible for continuously improving the businesses' financial processes from a quality and productivity perspective. Use benchmarking and best practice information to gain perspective. Use of disciplined continuous improvement techniques is encouraged.
• Responsible for the maintenance, integration and enhancement of the accounting, inventory and point of sale systems of the business.
• Responsible for the monthly financial projections and the analysis of the income statement, cash flow, and balance sheet for the businesses supported.
• Maintain the highest level of honesty and integrity. Expect and promote that same level of honesty and integrity in the supporting staff.
• Act as an assistant to the Group Controller on any number of tasks.
• Provide strategic insight into the direction, design, report capabilities and development of systems and specifications.
• Review and/or prepare all relevant tax details for corporate filings in conjunction with Kohler Co. tax department.
• Prepare reports and maintain relationships with municipal, provincial and federal authorities as needed or directed.

Skills/Requirements

• College degree in the field of Accounting or Finance. A minimum of 5 years' experience in related positions.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The salary range for this position is $107,650 - $137,150. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

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