Business Financial Analyst

Toyota North America

About The Position

Overview Who we are Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us. Who We’re Looking For The Toyota de Puerto Rico (TDPR) Accounting and Finance department is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Business Finance Analyst who possesses a strong accounting skillset, a systems-oriented approach, leadership experience, the ability to work effectively with high-volume data, and the capacity to provide management with informative accounting updates and analysis. This position reports directly to the Manager of Finance and Accounting. The primary support and responsibility is to oversee the financial close and ensure financials comply with GAAP. This position also supports process improvement projects and corporate initiatives.

Requirements

BS/BA in accounting, with experience in Accounting or Finance
Experience with SAP, Blackline, and other ERP systems
Strong Analytical skills with attention to detail and completeness
Motivated and dependable self-starter
Strong verbal and written communication skills, Spanish and English
Solid time management skills, ability to handle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and function independently in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Understanding of the automobile industry
CPA

Responsibilities

Oversee and ensure accuracy of accounting and reconciliation for vehicle and parts inventories, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain financial integrity.
Develop, lead, and implement process improvement activities to create efficiencies in accounting and reporting processes.
Explore and analyze potential alternative solutions (such as software or processes) to address manual or time-consuming tasks.
Perform monthly reconciliations of assigned General Ledger accounts, preparing and uploading comprehensive reporting packages into Blackline with precision and timeliness.
Analyze and reconcile intercompany transactions, including purchases and billing, and manage reclassifications to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Approve miscellaneous invoices as needed.
Prepare and file monthly excise, SUT, tire, and oil tax returns via the SURI portal, guaranteeing adherence to all local tax regulations and deadlines.
Ensure proper billing and collection of vehicle, parts, and accessory sales, enforce credit policies, and drive timely collections to optimize cash flow.
Reconcile dealer incentive payments against program guidelines, identify discrepancies, and coordinate corrective actions to maintain program integrity.
Audit weekly supplier disbursements for accuracy and compliance, and execute monthly bank reconciliations to safeguard financial controls.
Lead and deliver special finance projects, including requirements gathering, budgeting, and implementation planning, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Perform advanced research and analysis across key accounts, support SOX and financial audits by ensuring financials are in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and contain appropriate levels of financial and business controls.
Perform any other duties assigned by management, which include special projects.