Manager of Retail Loan & Lease Accounting Projects

Toyota North America•Plano, TX

23h

About The Position

Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is seeking a passionate and highly motivated Manager, Retail Loan & Lease Accounting Projects for its Accounting Department. The role leads day-to-day project management, serving as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders to drive process improvements and reporting excellence. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Accounting Projects and Reporting, this position supports efforts to streamline business processes, prioritize critical initiatives, and provide actionable insights to the Accounting Executive team. The manager owns the day-to-day lifecycle of strategic accounting projects, guiding initiatives from concept through production. The role aligns cross-functional teams, optimizes reporting workflows, and supports data-driven leadership decisions through clear, prioritized project planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 5 years of relevant, progressive experience managing complex projects and reporting requirements.
Project management expertise guiding work from intake and planning through final delivery.
Strong knowledge of IFRS or GAAP accounting principles.
Demonstrated leadership ability, including guiding teams, supporting decision-making, and communicating effectively with senior leadership.
Strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical details into clear business language for executive stakeholders.
Analytical mindset and a proactive approach to solving problems related to data, reporting, and process improvement.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without Toyota immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or a Master’s degree.
CPA certification.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Accounting operations and strategic project management experience.
Experience with reporting tools such as Tableau.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day project management for strategic projects, partnering with Domains and business teams to establish timelines, capacity plans, and actionable milestones.
Translate complex accounting and reporting needs into clear requirements for technical teams to develop production-ready solutions.
Drive prioritization with Accounting and Domain leadership so resources focus on initiatives with the greatest business impact.
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and use automation across the department.
Facilitate cross-functional meetings to build alignment, transparency, and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.

Benefits

Professional growth and development programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.
Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program, if applicable.
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for the employee’s family.
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan with a company match and an annual retirement contribution, if applicable.
Paid holidays and paid time off.
Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more.
Tax-advantaged accounts, including Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA.
Relocation assistance, if applicable.