Lead Business Consultant – Industrial Operations Accounting
Publix ‚Ä¢ Lakeland, Florida ‚Ä¢ Contractor ‚Ä¢ $75,150–$112,750 / year
Posted on Fri, Jul 31, 2026
Primary Responsibilities:
- Creating, maintaining and archival of documentation for strategic Industrial Operations projects, often Quality Decision Process (QDP) projects, which are highly complex and require cross-functional collaboration with various business areas within IO and throughout the company.
- Providing leadership, business analysis and consulting support for the Industrial Operations annual capital plan, a comprehensive, multi-phase initiative that encompasses all stages, from gathering data on proposed projects to obtaining final approval and initiating project creation throughout the year.
- Preparing and delivering recurring and ad-hoc financial and status reports for strategic Industrial Operations projects, including major capital expenditure initiatives.
- Driving cross-functional improvements in Finance and Industrial Operations business areas-related financial operations through strategic leadership, process optimization, documentation, and mentorship across purchasing, payables, and project management functions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or another analytical discipline
- or equivalent combination of formal training/certification and professional work experience that demonstrates the prerequisite competence to perform the duties of this position.
- 5 years relevant business experience
- A valid driver’s license
- Knowledge of accounting, budgeting and cost control principles, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Planning and Organizing skills
- Financial Acumen
- Ability to have a Broad Organizational Perspective
- Detail Orientation
- Strategic Thinking
- Microsoft Word (Intermediate)
- Microsoft Excel (Intermediate)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (Basic)
- Microsoft Access (Basic)
- SAP Finance or Controlling modules or equivalent within other ERP Systems.
- Master’s degree in Accounting or MBA with concentration in Accounting or Finance.
- 7 years relevant business experience
- Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Certified Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis Professional or other certifications specific to the position
- Knowledge of Industrial Operations, Retail and other support business area structures including the various Finance teams supporting those areas.
- Knowledge of Asset Accounting and Expense processes regarding capital vs. expense accounting, Construction In Progress (CIP) accounts, cost settlement, fixed asset evidencing, and related SAP functionality.
- Knowledge of Publix organizational policies and practices.
- Ability to understand and incorporate the Publix Strategy.
- Microsoft Word (Advanced)
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (Intermediate)
- Microsoft Access (Intermediate)
- SAP Project Systems and Fixed Asset modules or equivalent within other ERP systems.
- Business Intelligence (BI), Analysis in Excel, PowerBI
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