Assistant Manager Modeling

Honda South Carolina Manufacturing; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Regional bonus

Manager lease car program

Industry-leading benefits

Paid time off and disability

401K with company match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

American Honda Finance Corporation is seeking an Assistant Manager of Modeling for its Technical Accounting & Modeling division in Torrance. You will lead modeling teams to establish credit loss allowances and residual value reserves under US GAAP and IFRS, ensuring methodological rigor and SOX controls while supporting financial reporting and forecasting.

The role requires 3+ years supervisory experience and 5+ years in analysis/forecasting of credit losses and residual values, with advanced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, mathematics, data science, or related field.
• 3+ years supervisory experience.
• 5+ years in analysis/forecasting of credit losses or consumer finance receivables.
• 5+ years in analysis/forecasting of residual values or lease end-of-term performance.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (SAP, Business Objects, Oracle).
• Proficiency in programming languages (Python, R, SAS) and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).
• Knowledge of USGAAP, CECL, and IFRS accounting standards related to credit loss allowances and lease accounting.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to direct reports on modeling inputs and outputs for appropriate reserves.
• Continuously improve modeling methodologies and processing of inputs.
• Develop and cross-train associates in the department.
• Review and approve direct reports' Journal Entries and reconciliations.
• Perform General Ledger analytics and monthly balance sheet/income statement analyses.
• Provide project support as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, mathematics, data science, or related field

CFA, CPA, CMA, MBA (preferred)

Tools

Excel

SAP

Business Objects

Oracle

Python

R

SAS

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Legal Entity: American Honda Finance Corp.

Business Unit: American Honda Finance Corp

Department: Technical Accounting & Modeling

Division: Finance & Administration Division

Work Location: Torrance - Main Campus Location

Shift: 1st

Workstyle: Remote Eligible up to 20%

Career Level: 5

Job Grade: Exempt-4

Salary Range: $96,800.00 - $145,200.00

Job Purpose

EX4 Assistant Manager Modeling

American Honda Finance Corporation is currently seeking an Assistant Manager of Modeling for our Technical Accounting & Modeling division. This position Leads the Modeling Teams in establishing and governing Credit Loss Allowances and Residual Value Loss Reserves, per USGAAP and IFRS accounting standards under internal SOX controls, providing oversight of modeling methodologies, assumptions, and reserve analyses; communicates results and trends to management, Japan staff, auditors, and executive committees; and delivers analytical support for financial reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide guidance to direct reports on modeling inputs and outputs which result in a reserve that are appropriate for the Company


• Continuous improvement of modeling methodologies and processing of inputs.


• Development and Cross Training of associates in the department


• Review and approve direct reports' Journal Entries, Reconciliations, Footnotes


• General Ledger Analytics - Approve monthly analytics for Balance Sheet and Income Statement Accounts.


• Project Support as needed

Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

We are looking for qualified people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, open minds, and a disciplined work ethic. To bring the future to Honda as an Assistant Manager, you must have:

Minimum Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, mathematics, data science, or a related business field required.


• Preferred certifications: CFA, CPA, CMA, MBA

Minimum Experience

• 3-Years Supervisory Experience


• 5-Years in Analysis and/or Forecasting of Credit Losses or Consumer Finance Receivables


• 5-Years in Analysis and/or Forecasting of Residual Values or Lease End-of-Term Performance


• Accounting Background Preferred


• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Word, PowerPoint) ERP systems (SAP, Business Objects, Oracle).


• Proficiency in programming languages (Python, R, SAS) and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).

Other Job Specific Skills

• Progressively develop and refine new forms of data analytics to capture potential risks, track and identify trends, and communicate effectively to management, credit loss committees, and cross-functional teams.


• Present to large audiences with broad experience levels.


• Ability to design and develop financial models based on specific accounting and reporting requirements.


• Highly detailed analytics to understand, interpret, and effectively communicate results of financial models and data analytics.


• Knowledge of USGAAP, CECL, and IFRS Accounting and Reporting Standards related to Credit Loss Allowances and Lease Accounting

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

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.