General Manager- Operations Finance

Hino Motors Manufacturing is an OEM that assembles trucks in West Virginia, automotive components in Arkansas, and operates a parts distribution center in California.

We are currently seeking a full-time Operations Finance General Manager reporting directly to the Vice President of Accounting & Finance. This position will initially heavily focus on our Toyota business. The Operations Finance General Manager will function as a business partner to plant management in AR & WV to effectively manage and control the business through strong financial leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

The Operations Finance General Manager is responsible to develop financial target metrics/KPIs and work as part of the plant leadership team to drive achievement of those objectives through strategic cost management activities, perform cost accounting and inventory management, and lead plant period-end financial close including profitability analysis.

Financial Strategic Planning and Cost Management

• Develop financial target metrics/KPIs as part of plant leadership team
• Prepare, analyze and report business plan / budget for all product lines
• Implement cost management system for capital and operating expenses to ensure costs remain within budget constraints
• Identify, analyze, and assist implementation of strategic opportunities to operate the business more cost effectively (e.g. in-source v. out-source, vendor selection. energy tax incentives, etc.)
• Lead cost reduction initiatives based on data analysis with functional department owners

Cost Accounting and Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate bill of materials content and pricing in ERP
• Maintain perpetual inventory subsidiary ledger reconciled to general ledger
• Lead physical inventory count with plant production control
• Identify and report potential excess and obsolete inventory risks
• Drive collaborative efforts between production, production control, and accounting

Financial Reporting and Profitability Analysis

• Complete accurate monthly financial close within three business days
• Prepare and report monthly PL analysis including variance analysis with actionable profit improvement recommendations
• Prepare and report monthly financial KPI reporting including material costs, labor costs, and overhead costs

Internal Controls / SOX Compliance and General Accounting Operations

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger and sub-ledger accounts in accordance with US GAAP
• Ensure timely and accurate payments to raw material and non-raw material vendors
• Monitor and implement plant SOX internal controls including segregation of duties (in conjunction with corporate policies) to ensure reporting integrity, safeguard company assets, and identify risks
• Prepare and file Arkansas state sales and use tax and property tax returns

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required
• CPA or CMA strongly preferred
• 15 years of accounting experience with at least 5 in a supervisory role; manufacturing experience required (automotive preferred)

Skills Required:

• Knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management and US GAAP
• Ability to effectively respond to questions from management and staff
• Develop effective cross-functional working relationships
• Strong organizational and data management
• Knowledge of accounting software packages
• Intermediate Excel skills required
• Strong written and verbal skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines

Travel Requirements: Up to 25%

Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc. (HMMUSA) requires all new hires to submit and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check prior to beginning employment.

All new hires must provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.A. HMMUSA uses E-Verify.

Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc. (HMMUSA) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HMMUSA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.