Honda Motors

Accountant Sr. Principal (100437)

Honda Motors$112K — $167K *
Legal & Accounting
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
  • CPA required; advanced degree or additional technical accounting credentials preferred
  • 12+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, preferably in distribution, manufacturing, automotive, or multi-entity environments
  • 8+ years of public accounting, technical accounting, consolidation, and/or financial reporting experience, including 1+ year of manager-level or equivalent project leadership experience
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating with a global parent company and cross-functional leadership on complex accounting matters

Responsibilities

  • Research and interpret technical accounting guidance under IFRS and U.S. GAAP, preparing accounting position papers
  • Evaluate contracts and new business arrangements for financial-reporting impact and appropriate treatment
  • Improve technical accounting processes, controls, and enhance knowledge sharing across business units
  • Coordinate accounting compliance and provide management approved accounting positions to impacted entities
  • Assist in NA consolidation financial close activities, reviewing reporting results and preparing analyses

Benefits

  • Remote eligible up to 20%
  • Work at the Torrance main campus location
  • Opportunity to lead the implementation of new accounting standards
  • Access to training and development resources for career advancement
  • Engage in cross-functional partnerships that enhance professional networking
Full Job Description
Legal Entity: American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Business Unit: BU Finance
Department: DEP Consolidation and Tech Accounting

Division: DIV Corp Accounting and Reporting
Work Location: Torrance - Main Campus Location
Shift: 1st
Workstyle: Remote Eligible up to 20%
Career Level: 6
Job Grade: Exempt-IC1
Salary Range: $112,000.00 - $167,900.00

Job Purpose

Serve as the senior individual-contributor CPA and technical accounting subject matter expert for North America consolidation and financial reporting, ensuring accurate and consistent application of IFRS and U.S. GAAP, evaluating complex contracts and new business arrangements including due diligence, and advising NA entities and leadership on accounting conclusions, reporting impacts, controls, compliance matters, and review NA entities financials as assigned.

Key Accountabilities

  • Research, interpret, document, and communicate technical accounting guidance under IFRS and U.S. GAAP;
    prepare accounting position papers, lead and support implementation of new accounting standards
  • Evaluate contracts, alliances, due diligence, and new business arrangements for financial-reporting impact and
    appropriate accounting treatment; partner with Business, Tax, Legal, and other stakeholders during negotiations
    and implementation
  • Improve technical accounting processes, templates, controls, and knowledge sharing; provide technical
    guidance, education, training to other Honda business units; create user-friendly technical materials and tools
    for none accounting users, covering cross-functional departments, business units, and NA entities to promote
    greater awareness and understanding in application on various transactions.
  • Assist the team by coordinating accounting compliance, update in HM Accounting Policy, and provide
    management approved accounting positions with impacted NA entities, HM-C, internal stakeholders, and
    external auditors; confirm conclusions are supported, timely, and consistently applied.
  • Assist in NA consolidation financial close and activities as assigned by Department Lead, including review of
    assigned entities' reporting results, intercompany/non-core transactions, CJEs prep/review, and preparation of
    analyses for subsidiaries, and relevant NA entities as needed; assist in coaching, and review support within the
    team and external accounting teams as needed or directed by Department Lead without direct people-
    management accountability


Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
  • CPA required; advanced degree or additional technical accounting credentials preferred
  • Minimum Experience - 12+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, preferably in distribution, manufacturing, automotive, or multi-entity environments
  • Eight plus years of public accounting, technical accounting, consolidation, and/or financial reporting
    experience with at least 1 year of manager-level or equivalent project leadership experience
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating with a global parent company, subsidiaries, affiliates, and
    cross-functional leadership on complex accounting matters
  • Experience evaluating contracts, alliances, acquisitions/new business models, due diligence, or
    other complex arrangements for accounting and reporting implications preferred

Other Job-Specific
Skills
  • Deep knowledge of IFRS and U.S. GAAP, including ability to research, interpret, document, and
    communicate practical accounting conclusions
  • Ability to lead implementation of new accounting standards and translate technical requirements into
    sustainable processes, controls, and reporting outputs
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills, with ability to influence
    executives and cross-functional partners through expert advice rather than direct authority
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; ability to develop clear analyses,
    reconciliations, presentations, and position papers
  • Strong business acumen, service mindset, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple
    deadlines during close, forecast, audit, and special-project cycles

About Honda Motors

Honda Motors is a leading manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles, and power equipment. The company was founded in 1948 by Soichiro Honda and has since grown to become one of the largest automotive companies in the world. Honda Motors is known for its innovative designs and commitment to sustainability, with a focus on developing environmentally friendly vehicles. The company operates in over 30 countries and has a strong presence in the United States, Japan, and Europe.
Learn more about Honda Motors
Size
204,035 employees
Market Cap
$41.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$414.5 billion
Founded
1948
5 Year Trend
+0.8%
Revenue
$13,004.8 billion
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