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Position Summary

Responsible for directing financial planning and analysis, accounting, financial and management reporting, and business support for areas of responsibility including vehicles, parts, telematics, warranty, market development, capital, and general and administrative costs. Serves as a trusted business advisor to executive management and business leadership. Drives and manages change and continuous improvement in profit, processes, systems, and people.

Major Responsibilities

• Financial Planning and Analysis - Leads annual business plan, quarterly projection, and mid-range plan processes. Presents plans, risks, and opportunities to Subaru of America (SOA) executive management and Subaru Corporation (SBR) North America business planning and liasions. Responsible for overall coordination, accuracy, and timeliness of the planning process.

• Accounting - Directs and ensures that financial controlling, accounting, and reporting is accurate, timely, and in compliance with policies and IFRS and GAAP accounting standards. Maintains and improves internal controls in compliance with SOX (Sarbanes Oxley) and the COSO Internal Control framework.

• Financial Reporting - Ensures the accuracy and timeliness of quarterly financial consolidation and reporting packages to Corporate parent (SBR) and auditors. Responsible for standalone audit financial statements and disclosures.

• Drives continuous improvement of organization processes, IT system development and automation, and the development and empowerment of people.

• Partners with cross-functional business leaders on strategy, implementation, and execution; provides data-driven decision support and identifies profit improvement and cost savings opportunities. Supports and advises leadership on legal matters, efficiencies, insurance coverage, and contracts.

• Audit- Manages relationship with external and internal auditors; complies with accounting, audit, and internal control requirements for group and standalone audits.

• Develops the skillset, leadership competencies and career path for the retention and advancement of future leadership. Identifies training and upskilling required for future role and business needs; coordinates with HR to execute training programs and organizational changes.

• Maintains responsibility for project leadership including process and reporting transformation initiatives and roadmap and execution for IT system implementations including One Stream development and Oracle 11i replacement. Serves as a catalyst for continuous improvement.

Additional Responsibilities

• Identifies and drives actions to positively impact the engagement and morale of the Accounting group.

• Develops talent pipeline for recruiting accounting talent in a competitive market.

• Enterprise Risk Management - Advises Subaru Annual Opportunity Review (SOAR) team and business partners on risk and opportunity management, business resiliency measures, and best practices.

Required Skills and Personal Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and MBA or MS are required.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Powerpoint).

• Knowledge of financial systems, Business Intelligence (BI), Enterprise Performance Management system (EPM); Oracle ERP and One Stream EPM are preferred.

• Advanced skills in business planning and forecasting techniques.

• Expert knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), and COSO Internal Control Framework.

• Ability to work at a detailed level understanding nuances of processes, transations, financials, and systems as well as strategic thinking.

• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, leadership, project, and change management skills are required.

Education/Experience Requirements: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and MBA or MS with 12+ years of related experience

Work Environment

• Hybrid Role: Remote work 2 days per week (After 90 Days Onboarding)

• Travel Required: 5%

Compensation: The recruiting base salary range for this full-time position is $151300 - $205,000 / year. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. (D2) In addition to competitive salary, Subaru offers an amazing benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

• Pension, Profit Sharing, and 401K Match Offerings

• 15 Vacation days, 9 Company Holidays, 5 Floating Holidays, and 5 Sick days

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Vehicle Discount Programs

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