Assistant Director of Public Reporting and Accounting Policy
About The Position
American Honda Finance Corporation is currently seeking a Assistant Director of Public Reporting and Accounting Policy (AKA Technical Accounting Specialist II) for our Accounting and Reporting division. This position will report to the Manager of Public Reporting and Accounting Policy and will perform technical accounting research under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP). This position will interact with all levels of AHFC/AHM/HM/HCFI finance and business personnel, including executive management, to evaluate technical accounting issues and concisely and effectively communicate the financial statement impact of applying new accounting guidance and/or existing accounting guidance to new and/or evolving business processes. This position with also interact with the external auditors to present and defend AHFC’s interpretation of new/existing accounting standards. This position will also perform public reporting research to ensure compliance with evolving SEC reporting regulations. This position will also interact with SEC counsel to negotiate disclosures and applicable updates for current quarter 10-Q/10K. This position will also be a key contributor in the preparation / compilation of 10-Q/Ks
Requirements
- BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (required)
- Active CPA license (required)
- 8 10+ years accounting and financial reporting experience (required)
- If 8+ years, public accounting and private industry experience combined, of which 6+ years spent in public accounting
- If 10+ years, public accounting and private industry experience combined, of which 4+ years spend in public accounting
- 5+ years of SEC reporting and regulations research experience (required)
- Expert knowledge of financial reporting and application of US GAAP/IFRS (required)
- Strong analytical skills (required)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to translate complex accounting and reporting requirements into layman’s terms for non-accounting personnel (required)
Nice To Haves
- Strong knowledge of financial services industry (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Monitor new business developments for AHFC entities, including alliances / strategic partnerships with or investment in third parties, and revenue streams
- Monitor and research Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations to ensure compliance with evolving SEC rules and disclosure requirements.
- Monitor and evaluate the potential effects of accounting standard setting activities by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) on AHFC and HCFI
- Support Consolidation Group in performing oversight of various preparers of financial information and ensuring accounting and reporting compliance under IFRS and US GAAP
Benefits
- 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)
- Company 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
- Advancement Opportunities
- Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
- Training and Development Programs
- Lifestyle Account
- Childcare Reimbursement Account
- Elder Care Support
- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
- Wellbeing Program
- Community Service and Engagement Programs
- Product Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
