Manager, Technical Accounting

Company: Hyundai Capital America
Location: Irvine
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Description Who We Are: Through our service brands Hyundai Motor Finance, Genesis Finance*, and Kia Motors Finance, we provide financial products tailored to meet the needs of Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia dealerships nationwide, including dealer inventory and facility financing. And, through these dealerships, we provide indirect vehicle financing and leasing solutions to over 1.7 million retail customers. Employee Value Prop and Culture: Our employees contribute every day to a culture that is fast-paced, dynamic, energized, agile, and collaborative. From our various engagement programs to the unique design of our offices, we strive to foster a connected, fun, positive and rewarding company culture where employees feel appreciated for their contributions, proud of their company, and thrive to be passionately invested in HCA's success. Global One Company: Many countries. One identity. Hyundai Capital has offices across the world, including China, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Russia, Brazil and Korea. Our work environments are designed with specific themes in mind to achieve a consistent global identity that reflects our values: light, collaboration, elements of nature and symmetry. General Summary: This Manager position will contribute to the implementation of new Company initiatives for the Accounting and Tax Department. The position will be a primary SME for accounting and tax matters related to each assigned initiative. The candidate for the position must take ownership of their assigned project area and be able to lead medium to large scale projects with limited or no supervision. Additionally, the candidate must have superior time management skills to enable them to manage flexible and often changing deadlines and work flow structure. This position will collaborate with other team members as well as counterparties in other departments while maintaining excellent internal controls and a high level of service to all stakeholders. This position will also support the department governance program. This includes but is not limited to supporting and assisting with planning, internal controls, technical accounting research as needed, and policies and procedures documentation. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as the accounting and tax subject matter expert for the Department on assigned Company initiatives; this includes partnering both within the department and with other departments to achieve timely and accurate technical guidance, testing, issue resolution and training other members of the Accounting and Tax department. Researches and documents assigned technical accounting topics, completes analysis and forms information into potential solutions including presentation to Controller. Assists with the documentation of new desktop procedures, General Ledger mapping, and all other ad hoc requests regarding assigned Company initiatives.
• Supports the department planning activities and internal control program. Maintains and documents policies and procedures including working with counterparts within the department to complete annual P&P updates.
• Perform assigned month-end close tasks; provide internal and external audit support; all other duties as assigned. Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Possesses advanced analytical, technical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong understanding and application of U.S. GAAP (applying accounting principles to daily work) and the ability to perform research on proper accounting principles per U.S. GAAP as needed.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Good working knowledge in using Oracle ERP and in creating OBIEE and Brio inquiries.
• Highly self-motivated. Qualifications
  • 5+ years in accounting or finance experience
  • Application of U.S. GAAP at prior employment preferred
  • Prior experience in auto captive finance or financial services industry preferred
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting Physical Requirements and Working Condition: Employees in this class are subject to extended periods of sitting, standing and walking, vision to monitor and moderate noise levels. Work is performed in an office environment. Hyundai Capital America is committed to the health and safety of our workplace. If hired, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

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