Cost Accounting Specialist

Yazaki North America; Canton Charter Township (MI); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Safe collaborative environment

Diverse teams

Global resources

Supportive leadership

Professional growth

Competitive benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

Yazaki North America is seeking a Cost Accounting Specialist to join the TPNO team, with options to work in Canton, MI or La Vergne, TN. The role focuses on manufacturing cost performance, program profitability, and plant execution through variance analysis and data-driven insights.

You will develop Power BI dashboards and collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, and Purchasing to drive profitability improvements and digitalize processes.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering, or closely related field.
• Broad understanding of business principles with exposure to purchasing operations, supplier management, material cost drivers, and procurement processes.
• 2+ years of experience in Automotive or Manufacturing industry; global environment preferred.

Mansioni

• Material Variance Analysis: analyze material cost variances and support profitability improvements.
• Financial Analysis for RFQ: validate material cost assumptions, supplier quotes, and sourcing strategies; identify risks and opportunities.
• Financial Analysis During Program Development: monitor material costs, track open actions, liaise with Purchasing/PM/Sales/Engineering.
• Financial Analysis After Start of Production: compare planned vs actual costs, investigate variances, support corrective actions.
• Mass Production Profitability Improvement: monitor cost trends, support cost reduction, track savings initiatives.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, automated reports, and financial tools; drive standardization and efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Coordination & Cost Planning Support: coordinate with Purchasing, Sales, PM, Engineering, and Manufacturing.

Conoscenze

Material variance analysis

Business understanding & procurement

Automotive/manufacturing experience

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering, or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Yazaki is looking for a Cost Accounting Specialist to join our TPNO team. This position can either be at our location in Canton, MI or La Vergne, TN

The Cost Accounting Specialist will be responsible for project financial analysis aligned with Global Project Management processes and rules, with strong focus on manufacturing cost performance, operational efficiency, and plant execution; set clear targets for each division/department, coordinate roadmap implementation with responsible stakeholders, and track results for program review meetings; and facilitate Business Unit profitability improvement by leveraging manufacturing cost analysis, process optimization, and data-driven insights, while driving continuous improvement, innovation, and digitalization of tools and processes. This individual will also work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, and Purchasing to coordinate and implement plant-focused profitability improvement actions.

What you will be doing:

• Material Variance Analysis:
• Analyze and track material cost variances, identify cost drivers, and support actions to improve program profitability. Collaborate with Purchasing and cross-functional teams to resolve material cost issues.
• Financial Analysis for RFQ
• Support RFQ profitability analysis by validating material cost assumptions, supplier quotes, and sourcing strategies. Identify risks and opportunities to achieve target profitability.
• Financial Analysis During Program Development Phase
• Monitor material cost changes during development, track open actions, and follow up with Purchasing, Program Management, Sales, and Engineering to maintain financial targets.
• Financial Analysis After Start of Production
• Compare planned versus actual material costs, investigate variances, support corrective actions, and identify opportunities for cost recovery and profitability improvement.
• Mass Production Profitability Improvement
• Monitor material cost trends and financial KPIs, support cost reduction activities, and track savings initiatives to improve overall program profitability.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, automated reports, and financial tools. Support standardization and process improvements to increase efficiency and visibility.
• Cross-Functional Coordination & Cost Planning Support
• Coordinate and follow up with Purchasing, Sales, Program Management, Engineering, and Manufacturing on cost-related topics. Support Cost Planning Specialists with financial analysis, reporting, presentations, and business cases. Provide support to Manufacturing Cost Planning Specialists when required.
• Additional Responsibilities
• Support special projects, ad hoc analyses, management requests, and scenario modeling. Contribute to cross-functional initiatives that support business performance and profitability.

What you will bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or closely related field
• Broad understanding of business principles with strong exposure to purchasing operations, supplier management, material cost drivers, and procurement processes.
• Preferred: Minimum of 2 years of experience in Automotive or Manufacturing industry, preferably in a global environment.

What we can provide you:

• A safe collaborative learning work environment that stimulates creativity and exploration
• Diverse teams of experts
• Resources from around the globe
• Supportive leadership and team members to help you do your best work
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including incentive compensation, 401K match, tuition assistance and a generous holiday schedule