Sr. Finance Manager, Health and Wellness

Kohler Co. • Kohler, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Health and Wellness is new organization of Kohler Co., a leading global manufacturer of kitchen and bath products, decorative products, home interiors, and an international host to award-winning hospitality and world-class golf destinations. Health & Wellness is advancing Kohler Co.’s 150-plus years of legacy of innovation by building solutions that help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives. For more information about Kohler Co. visit kohlercompany.com.
Reporting into the Director – Finance, Health & Wellness, this role is responsible for owning the annual budgeting process, including managing the monthly forecast. You will maintain and enhance the financial reporting structure and work closely with our finance partners to ensure accurate and timely tax reporting and compliance. This role will be pivotal in the analysis of key strategic investments, working with the leadership team on real-time business issues and fundamentally drive better decision making. You will demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, allowing for good discussions and stakeholder management. This role requires travel to our global locations when required, but will be located in Kohler, Wisconsin where you will be onsite 4 days a week.
In your role as Sr. Finance Manager at Kohler Health & Wellness you will:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; an MBA or CPA is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a highly strategic, analytical, and operational role within a rapidly growing company.
• A minimum of 7 years in related positions in finance, including FP&A.
• Strong knowledge of Google Suite, and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); expert Excel modelling skills.
• Experience in accounting and finance in the B2C space.
• Experience creating financial models with sensitivity analysis.
• Working at a senior leadership level with experiences in strategic development.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across cultures, regions and multiple time-zones.
• Exceptional ability to build trust and rapport across all levels of the organization, including executive and senior leadership.
• Proven track record of delivering financial updates in board and leadership meetings, with a strong aptitude for tailoring reports to meet the needs of specific audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively and influence cross-functional teams on a global scale.
• Travel approximately 15%, both domestic and international.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in accounting and finance for business models that combine hardware and consumer subscriptions.
• Experience in accounting finance in the healthtech space, including health devices.
• Experience of international accounting principles, financial regulations, and compliance.
• Experience in a global startup or tech environment is highly desirable.
• Experience in leading change would be advantageous.
• Experience in accounting and finance for business models that combine SaaS / consumer subscriptions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the GM – Kohler Health and GM – Kohler Wellness on all financial related matters; influence decisions, challenge assumptions and identify gaps, creating action plans for mitigation.
• Co-ordinate the forecasting and planning process, including the monthly forecast, the annual financial plan and bi-annual capital plan. Develop and maintain KPIs to assist with the decision-making that aligns with the company’s objectives.
• Partner with the wider finance teams to ensure accurate general ledger in line the company’s month end close deadlines, internal control protocols and local statutory requirements. Responsible for the consolidation and financial statement reporting and presenting to leadership, including the Leadership Board.
• Complete complex accounting projects as assigned, including but not limited to, the evaluation of investment strategies, the financial analysis for the launch of new product lines, assessing the risks and opportunities for internal initiatives to improve date infrastructure and reporting.
• Support the product and service costing methodologies for the business including standard cost processes where appropriate.
• Identify and assess financial risks at a global level and develop effective mitigation strategies. Maintain a strong internal control environment to safeguard financial assets.
• Maintain the highest level of honesty and integrity. Expect and promote that same level of honesty and integrity in the supporting staff. Display the core competencies of the business; Build Trust, Drive Continuous Improvement, Focus on the End Customer, and Set High Standards of Performance.

Benefits

• We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period.
• In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level