Specialist, Cost Management

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare and wellness

401K Savings Plan featuring a company

Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Vehicle Discount Program

Relocation Assistance (if applicable)

Job summary

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA Inc. is seeking a Cost Analyst/Accountant to support plant financial performance through cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis. You will partner with manufacturing and functional leadership to understand cost drivers and provide actionable insights for decisions.

Responsibilities include preparing actual vs. budget templates, monthly close activities, inventory audits and cost target setting.

Qualifications

• CPA or CMA recommended.
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Experience with MS Excel and financial analysis.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Establish strong team member relations with a focus on teamwork and inclusion.
• Collaborate with Mazda and Toyota teams on cost drivers and budgets.
• Create actual vs. budget templates and perform variance analysis.
• Prepare and analyze transaction reports and monthly close activities.
• Prepare inventory audits post SOP and support cost improvement initiatives.
• Track and visualize manufacturing actual vs. budget cost and lead PDCA activities.
• Support accounting functions and create standard work and templates.

Skills

MS Excel

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Great analytical skills

Education

CPA or CMA Recommended

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

PeopleSoft Financials or SAP/ERP

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Access Database

Job description

Why We Want You

We believe that sharing common values and bringing together ideas from all people of a community triggers more engagement, creativity and performance. By inspiring each other and fostering an inclusive, friendly environment that helps us thrive as individuals we create a unique and cooperative work sphere.

We value diversity and inclusion and care for everybody that supports us with his and her skills.

Find your future with us and join our team!

Supporting plant financial performance through cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Partners with manufacturing and functional leadership to understand cost drivers, identify financial risks and improvement opportunities, and provide actionable insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.

What You do

• Establish strong team member relations, at all levels and provide support for people development, coaching and mentoring with a focus on teamwork and inclusion
• Collaborate with international team members from Mazda and Toyota or, other customers
• Responsible for creating actual vs. budget templates and analysis
• Prepare and analyze transaction reports
• Prepare monthly inventory audits post SOP
• Responsible for supporting cost improvement management activities
• Responsible for tracking and visualizing manufacturing actual vs. budget cost
• Study budget cost and lead PDCA activities
• Collaborate with all accounting functions and manufacturing departments
• Complete monthly close activities related to costs
• Create cost targets for variable accounts
• Cross train other specialists as needed
• Support establishing the foundation of accounting and finance department such as policy setting and creating templates
• Create standardized work and manuals for the operation and job above
• Ability to work outside of typical business hours and travel as needed (domestically and internationally)

What You Bring

• CPA or CMA Recommended
• High School Diploma/GED
• Experience with MS Excel
• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Great analytical skills

What Will Set You Apart

• 2 years of Accounting or Production/Industrial Engineering experience
• Experience with PeopleSoft Financials or SAP/ERP
• Experience and knowledge of accounting regulations (GAAP)
• Excel experience (formulas, look-ups, tables)
• Experience with MS Word, Power Point, Outlook, Access Database

What We Offer

At Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA Inc., we offer the opportunity to end each day with a smile and a sense of pride in the work that you do. Our innovative, inclusive environment allows every single one of our team members the chance to learn from others and do something that matters – from building vehicles that lead in quality & value to making a true difference in Mazda Toyota Manufacturing and our hometown North Alabama community.

A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive healthcare and wellness plans
• 401K Savings Plan featuring a company match.
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Vehicle Discount Program
• Child Care Assistance Program
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)

Hiring Range Salary:

$84,581.12 - $108,270.98

• We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your personal compensation in the market range.
• Our compensation structure consists of an annual salary and a yearly discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.