Manager, Corporate Accounting
Job Summary
Overview
Who we are
Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the worlds most admired brands Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. Were looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
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Who were looking for
ToyotasTMNA Corporate AccountingDepartment is looking for a passionate and highly-motivatedManager Corporate Accounting.
The primary responsibility of this role is to oversee and lead the end-to-end accounting reporting and control environment for payroll employee benefits and company car and team member lease programs. This includes ensuring the accurate recognition of compensation-related expenses and liabilities across all areas.
This role leads and develops a team of five team members ensuring the timely and accurate execution of the monthly close process. The position is responsible for managing complex accounting matters including benefits accruals and imputed income related to company related benefits. It also plays a key role in driving digital transformation initiatives leveraging systems and automation to streamline processes enhance data integrity and improve overall efficiency.
In addition the role ensures strong internal controls compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory requirements and alignment between financial reporting and underlying operational data.
Reporting to the Senior Manager Corporate Accounting the person in this role will support the Corporate Accountings departments objective of timely financial close and accurate reporting of financial information.
What youll be doing
Leadership & Team Management
Lead develop and mentor a team of five accounting professionals
Establish clear goals performance expectations and accountability measures
Supervise and review team deliverables and ensure high-quality accurate output
Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes procedures and accounting assumptions on an ongoing basis.
Recommend and assist in process improvements to improve the control environment and increase the utilization of resources (people technology funds)
Foster a culture of respect for people continuous improvement ownership and collaboration
Monthly Close & Financial Reporting
Oversee the timely and accurate execution of the monthly close process
Review and approve journal entries accruals and account reconciliations
Perform detailed flux analysis and investigate variances
Ensure payroll benefits and vehicle-related expenses are properly recorded and reported
Review and approve CONETS and lead the major reserves process
Payroll Accounting
Oversee accounting for payroll transactions including wages bonuses and payroll taxes
Ensure accurate payroll accruals and proper cut-off procedures
Reconcile payroll sub-ledgers to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies
Partner with Payroll Operations for all payroll processing across all US-based entities
Benefits Accounting
Manage accounting for employee benefits including health & welfare and retirement plans
Own and manage the benefits allocation process across entities and cost centers ensuring accuracy consistency and proper support
Perform detailed review of intercompany transactions related to benefits accounting including allocations eliminations and reconciliations
Ensure accurate and timely recording of benefit-related expenses liabilities accruals and intercompany billings across multiple participating affiliates.
Partner with HR Benefits to validate data and resolve issues
Company Car & Team Member Lease Accounting
Oversee accounting for company vehicle and team member lease programs
Ensure proper recording of vehicle-related expenses and employee imputed income
Maintain and review schedules supporting vehicle activity and allocations from Vehicle Services
Controls Compliance & Audit
Maintain and enhance internal controls (SOX)
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements
Support internal and external audits including documentation and walkthroughs
Identify and remediate control gaps or process risks
Digital Transformation & Process Improvement
Drive automation and process optimization initiatives to reduce manual work
Enhance utilization of financial systems (e.g. ERP reconciliation tools)
Standardize processes documentation and controls across the function
Improve data integrity reporting capabilities and overall efficiency
Cross-Functional Partnership
Partner with Payroll Operations HR Benefits FP&A Business Unit Finance Financial Reporting and other stakeholders to ensure alignment
Assist in providing guidance on accounting issues to business groups of the company as needed
Support budgeting and forecasting activities related to payroll and benefits
What you bring
Bachelors degree in Accounting
8 years of accounting experience (in similar field and/or industry)
Mixture of public/private accounting experience
CPA License
Enthusiastic self-starter with ability to tackle multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong US GAAP Knowledge
Strong leadership skills in taking the initiative to lead Kaizen efforts and change management
Broad financial analytical skills
Added bonus if you have
Familiarity with Toyota business operations and accounting processes
Strong pension accounting knowledge
Experience with SAP S4/HANA
Experience using Blackline
What Well Bring
During your interview process our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
A work environment built on teamwork flexibility and respect
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career as well as tuition reimbursement
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
Paid holidays and paid time off
Referral services related to prenatal services adoption childcare schools and more
Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account Health Care FSA Dependent Care FSA)
Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Belonging at Toyota
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10 different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members efforts to dream do and grow without questioning that they belong.
Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race ethnicity national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability religion military or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
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