Accounting Initiatives Consultant

Toyota•Plano, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is seeking a passionate and highly motivated Accounting Initiatives Consultant to join their Accounting Department. This role is primarily responsible for applying technical accounting expertise, contributing to process improvements, and serving as a reliable resource for both recurring tasks and ad hoc financial initiatives. The consultant will support month-end close, financial reporting, and accounting projects, reporting to the TFSB National Manager of Accounting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field
CPA license
7+ years of progressive Accounting & Reporting experience
Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP)

Nice To Haves

MBA or an advanced degree
Excellent prioritization and management skills
Proven ability in the identification, assessment and contingency planning and managing for risk factors
Experience with project work or change management in a finance/accounting setting
Proficiency in ERP systems (i.e. SAP, Oracle, or equivalent systems)
Proficient in MS Excel (i.e. pivot tables, VLOOKUP’s, etc.)
Skilled at delivering executive-level messaging
Proven consultative, conflict resolution, negotiation, and facilitation skills to gain consensus and ensure delivery of initiatives
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Participate in and/or lead finance transformation initiatives, process automation, or system integration.
Collaborate cross-functionally on business improvement and efficiency (Kaizen) projects.
Develop documentation, SOPs, and internal controls related to assigned areas.
Provide financial insights and data analysis to support strategic decision-making.
Independently identify process improvements.
Communicate overall status of project to leadership and wider project/Factory team(s).
Identify, document, and resolve risks and roadblocks.
Partner with the Domain Factory Owner (DFO) to manage and prioritize project backlog, provide requirements to the technical team, and identify and include stakeholders.
Prepare and review quarterly reporting deliverables (Annual Filings and inter-office reporting to Japan).
Support ad hoc reporting needs that meet Business, US GAAP, IFRS, Bank Regulatory, Japan or other standard requirements.
Prepare and review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and adjustments.
Ensure timely and accurate month-end close in accordance with IFRS/GAAP and internal deadlines.
Support intercompany reconciliations.
Produce and analyze financial reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance.
Liaise with internal stakeholders to investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies.
Ensure business continuity by quickly ramping up on processes and delivering expected outputs.
Remove impediments or guide the team to remove impediments by finding the right resources.
Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis on problem-solving.
Facilitate discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution and get the work done in a positive manner.
Provide all support to the team using a servant leadership style whenever possible and lead by example.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
Company match for 401k Savings Plan
Annual retirement contribution from Toyota
Paid holidays and paid time off
Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
Professional growth and development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)