Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Why Join Us

Our Client is the largest employee-owned grocery chain in the United States, employing over 220,000 associates. There is a reason we're considered a Great Place to Work Legend and have been named to Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work for List for 23 consecutive years. It's very satisfying to work for – and to be an owner in – a company that is passionately devoted to customers, to associates, to the environment, and to the communities we serve. It's equally rewarding to be part of a company widely recognized as a leader in the supermarket industry. We maintain that reputation by hiring people who have their own passion for excellence. Every Super Market is a multi-million dollar enterprise that offers rewarding career paths and exciting earnings potential. Each of our more than 1,200 stores is staffed with an average of 145 associates, providing extensive employment opportunities. Nearly 15,000 support associates work behind the scenes to support our stores, in our distribution centers, and our manufacturing plants and at our corporate headquarters in Lakeland, Florida, and in the seven states in which we operate.
Primary Responsibilities:
Our Business Analysis & Reporting department is looking for a Finance Manager to join our Benefits Support team. This position will lead and manage a team focused on providing financial reporting and business advisory services for the Benefits Administration department to enable and support information-based decision making. The Finance Manager of Benefits Support will manage the accounting and financial reporting of the Company’s health insurance, benefits insurance and stockholder services activity. This position also manages the preparation of the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings for the Proxy Statement, Form 11-K and various other filings. This position will act as the financial point of contact for Benefits Administration leadership typically at the Director and VP level. This role includes:

• leading and managing financial support activities for Benefits Administration including overseeing financial reporting and business advisory services related to the Company’s health insurance, benefits insurance and stockholder services
• managing the financial review and analysis of Stockholder’s Equity and its components filed with the SEC
• overseeing the preparation of the annual Proxy Statement filed with the SEC
• managing the financial reporting of the Company’s retirement plans including the preparation of the 401(k) and ESOP financial statements
• managing Operating Cost Plan and Three-Year Plan forecasting by working with directors and managers in Benefits Administration

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or another analytical discipline or equivalent experience
• At least eight (8) years of relevant business experience or six (6) years of relevant business experience, including two (2) years of public accounting experience or management level experience
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and consulting skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for various levels throughout the organization
• Demonstrates professionalism and ability to handle confidential information
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage a fluctuating workload and tight deadlines by working extended hours and/or weekends during critical time periods

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Accounting or another analytical discipline or MBA with concentration in Accounting or Finance
• At least twelve (12) years of relevant business experience, including five (5) years of associate supervision experience
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant

Location Expectations:

15735

Lakeland FL

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $7,410.00 - $11,120.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location