Opportunity
Ann Sacks’ Sr. Finance Manager brings clarity and strategic insight to every financial decision. As the head of the finance department, this role advises the VP & General Manager and key leaders, ensuring alignment with Kohler Co.’s policies and structure, while upholding the highest standards of integrity and transparency.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Advise
the management of the business 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.
Responsible for keeping the financial records in accordance with U.S. GAAP,
tax, legal and Kohler Co. requirements. These requirements are to be
consistently applied from period to period. Maintain the business’s Chart of
Accounts in a manner compatible with Kohler Co. requirements. Maintain a timely
documented balance sheet reconciliation process.
Responsible for coordinating the annual budgeting, financial planning and
capital planning processes for the business and owner of the end product.
Responsible for the monthly/Quarterly financial projection submission. Key
player in the strategic planning and other business planning processes.
Responsible for the financial information reporting for the business. 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. management 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 development of the supporting staff. This role includes
providing knowledge transfer, coaching, constructive feedback and candid
appraisal. 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 performing of an annual physical
inventory audit. Maintain a perpetual inventory process for fixed assets.
Overall responsibility for the product and service costing methodologies for
the business including standard cost processes where appropriate. The primary
focus of these methodologies is the enhance understanding of margin and overall
profitability of business segments.
Responsible for continuously improving the business’ 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. Proactively leverage new tools & systems to drive
efficiencies across the entire business.
Responsible for the maintenance, integration and enhancement of the business
information systems (IT Dept.).
Maintain the highest level of honesty and integrity. Expect and promote that
same level of honesty and integrity in the supporting staff.
Actively participate in K&B Luxury Brands & Wellness finance team meetings,
and Corporate lead Enterprise Initiatives.