Assistant Manager Modeling

Job Purpose

EX4 Assistant Manager Modeling

American Honda Finance Corporation is currently seeking an Assistant Manager of Modeling for our Technical Accounting & Modeling division.   This position Leads the Modeling Teams in establishing and governing Credit Loss Allowances and Residual Value Loss Reserves, per USGAAP and IFRS accounting standards under internal SOX controls, providing oversight of modeling methodologies, assumptions, and reserve analyses; communicates results and trends to management, Japan staff, auditors, and executive committees; and delivers analytical support for financial reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide guidance to direct reports on modeling inputs and outputs which result in a reserve that are appropriate for the Company
• Continuous improvement of modeling methodologies and processing of inputs.
• Development and Cross Training of associates in the department
• Review and approve direct reports' Journal Entries, Reconciliations, Footnotes
• General Ledger Analytics - Approve monthly analytics for Balance Sheet and Income Statement Accounts.
• Project Support as needed

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

We are looking for qualified people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, open minds, and a disciplined work ethic. To bring the future to Honda as an Assistant Manager, you must have: 

Minimum Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, mathematics, data science, or a related business field required.
• Preferred certifications: CFA, CPA, CMA, MBA

Minimum Experience

• 3-Years Supervisory Experience
• 5-Years in Analysis and/or Forecasting of Credit Losses or Consumer Finance Receivables
• 5-Years in Analysis and/or Forecasting of Residual Values or Lease End-of-Term Performance
• Accounting Background Preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Word, PowerPoint) ERP systems (SAP, Business Objects, Oracle).
• Proficiency in programming languages (Python, R, SAS) and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).

Other Job Specific Skills

• Progressively develop and refine new forms of data analytics to capture potential risks, track and identify trends, and communicate effectively to management, credit loss committees, and cross-functional teams.
• Present to large audiences with broad experience levels.
• Ability to design and develop financial models based on specific accounting and reporting requirements.
• Highly detailed analytics to understand, interpret, and effectively communicate results of financial models and data analytics.
• Knowledge of USGAAP, CECL, and IFRS Accounting and Reporting Standards related to Credit Loss Allowances and Lease Accounting