Cost Accountant Principal

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Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it's a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of "power" that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize "the joy and freedom of mobility" by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a "zero environmental footprint."

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda's, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

About this Position:

System Project Lead/Administrator for Mass Production Cost which includes multiple systems knowledge and development required to support Mass Production activity and ensure accurate cost for payment to all OEM suppliers for all model activity

Design, identify, communicate, and implement a plan for completing the MP projects on time and achieving cost and investment targets. Lead and manage major purchasing and supply chain strategic projects and initiatives, including managing Mass Production Cost systems, developing content, providing direction, and support in the development for MPC associates. Prepare and present project reports to both internal and external management members to show project status vs targets. Lead the development and execution of countermeasures for items that do not meet project targets. Collaborates across centers, business units, divisions and departments to create presentation content and complete MPC projects. This role with interact with all levels of management within PSCC, Accounting & IT. Role requires strong organizational and communication (both verbal and written) skills.

Mentor and develop department project cost leaders and assist and guide them to solve problems.

Responsibilities include:

1. Lead System Project Lead/Administrator (SME) for Mass Production Cost Unit:

• Manage, develop, lead & evaluate open developments, work with business and development teams to complete required system changes, proposing countermeasures to ensure accuracy.
• Lead representative in project team meetings, theme activity, and evaluations. Conduct periodic reviews, analysis date, countermeasure activity, and report status to Department and BU management to confirm system status
• Lead and develop plan to ensure end users are involved in testing activities and are trained on new processes

2. Lead, develop, and manage Mass Production Load Budget Events (OR, PR, FC1, FC2 & FC3) into CART2 & managing Monthly Cost Events loads / Daily Cost Load for Monthly roll-up. This includes scheduling the Budget/Monthly actual events so MPC associates can review / maintenance the data accordingly. Summarize activity and report any gap to target to Procurement Leadership

3. Oversight of the development and maintenance of MPC department training documents. Devise methods and procedures, establish and develop training plans for associates & follow-up to confirm effectiveness.

• Mentor associates, support and empower the team members to improve their capabilities and achieve stretch goals
• Develop and conduct periodic performance and skill assessment reviews with the team

4. Manage and execute the Annual Billback process, supporting Billback issues as they arise

• Annually in February, lead the activity to accurately set the billbacks for all HSP parts including HSC plant.
• Support Dual source billback issues

Who we are seeking:

Required Work Experience:

• 8+ years of relevant experience in Cost Management or Project Management is preferred

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business preferred or equivalent relevant experience

Desired skills:

• Understanding of CART, GPCS, E-Quote, Essbase, Bill of Materials
• Understanding of Mass Production Cost reporting function
• Strong analytical skills (logical thought process, reasonability, timeliness)
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Macros
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to communicate with multiple levels of management.
• Knowledge of General Accounting Principles along with knowledge of general cost accounting & financial reporting.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, ability to analyze data and make sound judgements.

Additional Position Factors:

• OT as required during weekdays & possible some weekends
• On-site work style (80% in office/20% out of office)
• Open Office environment
• Travel as needed (<10%)

What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued learning
• Training and Development Programs

Additional Offerings:

• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs
• Free Drinks Onsite

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.