Becky Effertz
About Becky Effertz
Becky Effertz serves as the Finance Manager for Corporate FP&A at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where she has worked since 2018. With extensive experience in finance roles at both Harley-Davidson and Kohl's Department Stores, she leads financial consolidation and planning strategies for the company.
Work at Harley-Davidson
Becky Effertz has been serving as Finance Manager, Corporate FP&A at Harley-Davidson Motor Company since 2018. In this role, she leads a team responsible for the worldwide financial consolidation of Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and Capital for the company. Effertz owns the Annual and Long Range planning and forecasting strategies, ensuring that financial content is prepared for quarterly Earnings Calls and Board of Directors meetings. Her work includes driving profitable P&L decisions through SG&A and Gross Margin improvements while managing the financial aspects of company-wide headcount, salary, and benefits.
Previous Experience at Kohl's Department Stores
Before her current role at Harley-Davidson, Becky Effertz held several positions at Kohl's Department Stores. She worked as Assistant Finance Manager in Store Operations from 2008 to 2010, followed by a promotion to Finance Manager in Store Operations from 2010 to 2014. Effertz also served as Senior Finance Manager for Business Unit Finance from 2014 to 2016 and as Senior Project Manager for Human Capital Management from 2016 to 2017. Her extensive experience at Kohl's equipped her with a strong foundation in finance management and operational efficiency.
Early Career Background
Becky Effertz began her career in finance as a Staff Accountant at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare from 2002 to 2004. She then transitioned to Jefferson Wells as a Corporate Accountant from 2004 to 2005. Following this, she joined Kohl's Department Stores, where she progressed through various finance roles, including Financial Analyst and Senior Financial Analyst in Store Operations from 2005 to 2008. This early experience laid the groundwork for her future roles in finance management.
Education and Expertise
Becky Effertz studied at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from 1998 to 2002. Her educational background in accounting has been instrumental in her career, enabling her to develop expertise in financial management, forecasting, and strategic planning. Effertz's academic training supports her current responsibilities at Harley-Davidson, where she applies her knowledge to drive financial performance.