OverviewWho we're looking forToyota Financial Services Accounting Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated
Manager, Retail Loan & Lease Accounting Projects.The primary responsibility of this role is to lead day-to-day project management for the Accounting department, acting 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, the person in this role will support the Accounting Department's objective to streamline business processes, prioritize critical initiatives, and provide actionable insights to the Accounting Executive team.
What you'll be doingIn this role, you will be the heartbeat of our project operations, ensuring that our most critical accounting initiatives move from concept to production with precision. Success means you have successfully aligned cross-functional teams, optimized our reporting workflows, and empowered our leadership to make data-driven decisions through clear, prioritized project planning.
- Lead strategic projects by owning the day-to-day project management lifecycle, partnering with Domains and business teams to establish clear timelines, capacity plans, and actionable milestones.
- Translate complex accounting and reporting needs into clear requirements that technical teams can turn into production-ready solutions.
- Drive prioritization with Accounting and Domain leadership so resources stay focused on the initiatives with the greatest business impact.
- Champion process improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and leverage automation across the department.
- Facilitate cross-functional meetings that build alignment, transparency, and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
What you bring- Bachelor's degree.
- 5+ years of relevant, progressive experience managing complex projects and reporting requirements.
- Project management expertise with experience guiding work from intake and planning through final delivery.
- A strong knowledge of IFRS or GAAP accounting principles.
- Demonstrated leadership ability with experience guiding teams, supporting decision-making, and communicating effectively with senior leadership.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical details into clear business language for executive stakeholders.
- An analytical mindset and a proactive approach to solving problems related to data, reporting, and process improvement.
Added bonus if you have- Advanced degree or a Master's degree.
- CPA certification.
- A Project Management (PMP) certification.
- Accounting operations and strategic project management experience
- Experience with reporting tools such as Tableau that helps you deliver insights faster and more effectively.
What we'll bringDuring your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
- A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
- Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
- Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
- Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute (if applicable)
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
- Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
- Relocation assistance (if applicable)
