Accounting Learning and Development Leader - Koch Industries

Do you have a passion for teaching, training, collaborating and helping those around you? Roles across the accounting and finance space are transforming and Koch is committed to fostering growth and development of our employees as we look towards the future. We are in search of an Accounting Learning and Development Leader that will be responsible for working across the Controller organization throughout Koch to create, develop and implement a functional learning journey for those joining an accounting role across Koch.

As the Accounting Learning and Development Leader, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining learning and development programs focused on accounting functions across the Koch organization. You will collaborate and work closely with key stakeholders to assess learning needs, develop curriculum, and deliver training initiatives that align with our business objectives and foster the continuous learning of our accounting professionals. The ideal candidate possesses a strong enthusiasm for adult learning and excels in a proactive, detail-oriented approach, even in a fast-paced setting.

Our Team

As a member of the Controller's organization, you will have the opportunity to design, implement, and maintain learning and development programs focused on accounting functions across the Koch organization. This key role will create value by assessing learning needs, developing curriculum, and delivering training to an organization that is changing and transforming rapidly.

What You Will Do

• Assess the training needs of the accounting team company wide and develop training programs (both virtual and in-person) to address those needs.
• Assess the skills of the future that will be needed and develop learning strategies to close those gaps in our current workforce. Stay current with the latest industry trends and developments in accounting and learning and incorporate into training programs.
• Develop comprehensive learning and development strategies, programs and resources tailored to meet the specific needs of the controller organization
• Collaborate with Principle Based Management (PBM) other internal teams to ensure that training programs align with PBM and leverage other internal learnings that already exist.
• Organize and deliver training programs to accounting professionals, using a variety of methods including in-person training, online training, and on-the-job training.
• Identify and leverage external learning resources and partnerships, when applicable, to ensure learning offers are relevant, strategic, and can create ongoing competitive advantage.
• Project manage and coordinate learning work streams taking place simultaneously
• Evaluate and measure the effectiveness of training programs and make continuous improvements.
• Mentor and coach accounting professionals to support their ongoing growth and development.
• Oversee accounting-related educational programs including CPA, CGMA, and CMA certification policies, educational reimbursement programs, and other continuing education offerings.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience working in accounting processes, principles, and practices.
• Experience in creating, developing or delivering training programs in person and virtually.
• Experience communicating, presenting and facilitating with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic learning creation experience to support the goals of a business

What Will Put You Ahead

• Previous multinational corporation experience
• Experience working with a global team
• Evaluating training program effectiveness through analyzing trends and measurements
• Project management/ coordination experience

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

Koch Industries creates and innovates a wide spectrum of products and services that make life better. Our work spans a vast number of industries across the world, including engineered technology, refining, chemicals and polymers, pulp and paper, glass, electronics and many more. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Koch employs 120,000+ employees across the globe.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.