Jeffrey Egler
About Jeffrey Egler
Jeffrey Egler is a Manager of Tax at Kennametal Inc., where he has worked since 2014. He has extensive experience in treasury operations and tax management, having previously held roles at Kennametal and SUPERVALU.
Work at Kennametal
Jeffrey Egler has been employed at Kennametal Inc. since 2001. He initially served as a Treasury Analyst from 2001 to 2007, followed by a role as Manager of Treasury Operations from 2007 to 2014. Since 2014, he has held the position of Manager, Tax. His tenure at Kennametal spans over two decades, during which he has contributed to various financial operations and tax management strategies.
Education and Expertise
Jeffrey Egler studied at Hempfield Area from 1976 to 1980. He later attended St. Vincent College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from 1990 to 1994. He holds a Certified Value Stream Mapping Green Belt, signifying his expertise in process improvement methodologies. His educational background supports his extensive experience in financial management and tax operations.
Background
Before joining Kennametal, Jeffrey Egler worked at SUPERVALU as an Accounts Payable Supervisor from 1989 to 1997. His career in finance began with roles that built a strong foundation in treasury and accounting functions. His experience spans over three decades in various financial capacities, enhancing his skills in tax management and process improvement.
Achievements
During his career, Jeffrey Egler led a project focused on Personal Property and Real Estate return and Tax Exemption management outsourcing. He created annual savings of $36,000 through an Alabama Personal Property Tax abatement submission. Additionally, he successfully reduced a Massachusetts Sales/Use tax audit assessment by $11,000, demonstrating his effectiveness in tax strategy and compliance.
Skills and Proficiencies
Jeffrey Egler possesses proven skills in managing banking relationships, debt and investment portfolios, and covenant compliance. He is experienced in implementing SAP Treasury and Cash management systems. His proficiency extends to using OneSource, SOVOS GTD, CCH, Oracle Hyperion, and Bloomberg systems for treasury process improvements. He is also skilled in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and policy and procedure development.