Accounting Manager

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Company: AISIN Texas

Department: Corporate Management, Accounting

Location: Cibolo, TX

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager oversees the General Accounting, Production Cost Management, and Cost Accounting functions for AISIN Texas. Reporting to the Corporate Management General Manager, this position is responsible for financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, standard costing, inventory accounting, fixed asset management, manufacturing budget control, and expense management. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial data, supports reporting to the parent company, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and partners with operational leaders to improve financial performance, cost control, and operational efficiency.    

Position Responsibilities

The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position:

• Lead and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including reviewing, analyzing, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statements, account reconciliations, and reporting activities.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, depreciation, capital investment activity, and physical inventory results to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with company policies.
• Direct manufacturing budget control activities, including monitoring actual performance against budget, analyzing variances, identifying risks and opportunities, and providing recommendations to support operational and financial objectives.
• Prepare, review, and report financial results, forecasts, and management reports to corporate leadership and the parent company in accordance with established reporting requirements and deadlines.
• Oversee product costing, standard costing, inventory valuation, and cost accounting activities to ensure accurate product costs, inventory balances, and manufacturing performance analysis.
• Supervise, coach, train, and develop Accounting, Cost Accounting, and Production Cost Management team members while fostering cross-functional collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support internal and external audits, strengthen internal controls, lead process improvement initiatives, and perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.                

Required Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting and finance experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory, leadership, or management experience required, preferably leading accounting, finance, cost accounting, or production cost management staff.
• Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, month-end close, cost accounting, inventory accounting, budgeting, fixed assets, and financial analysis.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and manufacturing accounting principles.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and team development skills with the ability to manage, coach, and develop accounting professionals.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and financial analysis capabilities with a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and sound business judgment.
• Ability to analyze financial and operational performance, identify risks and opportunities, develop cost-saving initiatives, and provide recommendations that support business objectives and operational efficiency.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of management, operations personnel, and overseas parent company stakeholders.
• Ability to support internal and external audits, strengthen internal controls, and lead accounting process improvement initiatives.

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience preferred.
• Experience in an automotive manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience reporting financial results to corporate leadership or an overseas parent company preferred.
• Experience with standard costing, product costing, inventory valuation, manufacturing variance analysis, and budget control preferred.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects or continuous improvement initiatives preferred.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field preferred.

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related business field required.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Approximately 0 %
• Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs. 

Work Environment Requirements

With reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
• Must perform job duties onsite, when necessary, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits).
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality.
• Must be able to operate as an effective team member.
• Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies.

Attendance/Work Hour Requirements

• Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.
• Must be willing and available to work weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs.