Accounting Manager I

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for an Accounting Manager I to join our Finance team in Cypress, CA. The Accounting Manager I will support the Assistant Controller with a wide variety of functions which include operational and data analysis, transactional processing, annual audit support and the continued implementation of financial and compliance controls. They will serve as a key resource for the organization and provide daily financial oversight to ensure that the integrity of the financial records is complete, accurate and comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, general ledger accountability, financial reporting, and other special projects as assigned.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assist in the preparation and oversight of the retail, wholesale, leasing, and voluntary protection products portfolios by ensuring accurate preparation and posting of journal entries and reviewing the work product of direct reports.
• Responsible for managing the integrity of the data used for monthly account reconciliations, daily cash reconciliations, daily account activity and providing support to internal and external auditors.
• Assists in the development of processes and tools to analyze, reconcile and record activity timely.
• Assist the Assistant Controller with the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for YMFC-US & YMFC-CA and any related YMC reporting.
• Assist the Global Reporting team with the preparation of Parent’s annual financial statements and related footnotes.
• Special projects and other duties as required.

Decision-Making Responsibility:

• Position will be directed as to the tasks to be completed from the Assistant Controller and Controller.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or equivalent required, CPA preferred.
• Minimum 5-8 years of financial services/captive finance related experience and/or combination of experience and education; preferably with a large multi-national company.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) a plus.
• Excellent technical/data mining abilities, proficient in Excel, Access and Business Objects is a plus.
• SAP or MS Dynamic 365 knowledge preferred.
• Ability to work on a team and collaborate with stakeholders and work independently with a high degree of accuracy.
• Self-motivated, strong verbal and written communication skills and critical thinking skills.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Yamaha, we understand that talent comes in various forms, as such we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

What’s in it for you:

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Fertility Benefits
• 37.5-hour workweek
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)
• Long-Term Disability
• Student Debt Repayment Benefits
• Ability to borrow Yamaha product

Pay:

$71,000 to $135,000

Yamaha intends to offer the selected candidate base pay dependent on job-related experience. Base pay is part of Yamaha’s Total Reward program, our Talent Acquisition Team will share more details as candidates progress.

Reports to: Department Manager

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.