Accounting Finance Analyst - Kohler Ventures

Work Mode: Hybrid

Location: Hybrid, 3 days/week onsite in either Kohler, WI or New York City, NY (Midtown Manhattan)

Opportunity

Kohler Ventures is an independent company wholly owned by Kohler Co., global leader in the manufacture of kitchen and bath products, tile and home interiors, and an international host to award-winning hospitality and world-class golf destinations. Our mission is to build new digital businesses that empower consumers to lead healthier lives. We explore how familiar experiences can be enhanced and innovations developed through the integration of leading-edge technology, science, and design. Come join us as we build a best-in-class global multi-disciplinary team across artificial intelligence, machine learning, design, advanced software and hardware engineering, strategy, venture investments, sales, marketing, and partnerships. Our locations are Palo Alto, CA US, New York City, NY US, Kohler, WI US, Seoul, Korea, and Tel Aviv, Israel.

Kohler Ventures seeks a highly motivated Finance Analyst (internal job title) to join our Finance team. The position reports to Sr. Manager Finance - Kohler Ventures and will be responsible for a wide range of accounting activities, including operating the month-end close process, managing the general ledger, posting journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and providing audit and financial reporting support. This role will focus on efficiency and accuracy while driving process control rigor. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and proactively drive business results.

In your role as Finance Analyst at Kohler Ventures you will:

Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations for cash, prepaids, fixed assets, AP, and overall maintenance of general ledger accounts
Track and maintain fixed assets schedules
Produce accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring compliance with company policies
Design and implement system processes to increase close efficiencies
Provide monthly variance analysis to provide insights into the business and support decision making
Implement and maintain internal controls to ensure financial integrity
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues and improve processes
Assist with internal and external audits, providing necessary information for auditor requests
Perform ad hoc analysis and assist with special projects as needed

Skills/Requirements

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance
4+ years of accounting experience at private or public companies, preferably in the wellness and tech industries
Demonstrated experience managing month end close processes within 5-7 business days
Strong knowledge of US GAAP with experience researching, understanding, and communicating technical accounting issues and recommendations
Advanced proficiency in SAP S/4HANA including managing GL account and cost center structures, creating custom reports, and managing the asset accounting module
Strong attention to detail, communication, and high degree of analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven experience with developing scalable, efficient, and controlled processes
Availability to work outside of business hours as needed to be able to collaborate with global teams, vendors and suppliers.
Minimal travel as needed both domestic and international

Preferred Qualitifications:

CPA certification preferred
Prior experience in a start-up or organization experiencing fast growth is a plus
Hands-on experience with recording intercompany transactions and multi-entity consolidations involving 3+ subsidiaries

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