Specialist, Cost Management

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Huntsville, AL, USA
In-Office
85K-108K Annually
Junior
Automotive
The Role
Supports plant financial performance through cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, inventory audits, monthly close activities, and cost improvement initiatives. Partners with manufacturing, accounting, and international teams to identify cost drivers, risks, and improvement opportunities. Creates financial templates, cost targets, standardized work, and manuals while supporting PDCA activities, team development, and cross-training. The role may require work outside typical hours and domestic or international travel.
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Why We Want You

We believe that sharing common values and bringing together ideas from all people of a community triggers more engagement, creativity and performance. By inspiring each other and fostering an inclusive, friendly environment that helps us thrive as individuals we create a unique and cooperative work sphere.

We value diversity and inclusion and care for everybody that supports us with his and her skills.

Find your future with us and join our team!

 Supporting plant financial performance through cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Partners with manufacturing and functional leadership to understand cost drivers, identify financial risks and improvement opportunities, and provide actionable insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.
What You do

  • Establish strong team member relations, at all levels and provide support for people development, coaching and mentoring with a focus on teamwork and inclusion
  • Collaborate with international team members from Mazda and Toyota or, other customers
  • Responsible for creating actual vs. budget templates and analysis
  • Prepare and analyze transaction reports
  • Prepare monthly inventory audits post SOP
  • Responsible for supporting cost improvement management activities
  • Responsible for tracking and visualizing manufacturing actual vs. budget cost
  • Study budget cost and lead PDCA activities
  • Collaborate with all accounting functions and manufacturing departments
  • Complete monthly close activities related to costs
  • Create cost targets for variable accounts
  • Cross train other specialists as needed
  • Support establishing the foundation of accounting and finance department such as policy setting and creating templates
  • Create standardized work and manuals for the operation and job above
  • Ability to work outside of typical business hours and travel as needed (domestically and internationally)

What You Bring

  • CPA or CMA Recommended
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Experience with MS Excel
  • Good communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Great analytical skills

What Will Set You Apart

  • 2 years of Accounting or Production/Industrial Engineering experience
  • Experience with PeopleSoft Financials or SAP/ERP
  • Experience and knowledge of accounting regulations (GAAP)
  • Excel experience (formulas, look-ups, tables)
  • Experience with MS Word, Power Point, Outlook, Access Database

What We Offer


At Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA Inc., we offer the opportunity to end each day with a smile and a sense of pride in the work that you do. Our innovative, inclusive environment allows every single one of our team members the chance to learn from others and do something that matters – from building vehicles that lead in quality & value to making a true difference in Mazda Toyota Manufacturing and our hometown North Alabama community.

A few highlights include:

  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness plans
  • 401K Savings Plan featuring a company match.
  • Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
  • Vehicle Discount Program
  • Child Care Assistance Program
  • Relocation Assistance (if applicable)

Hiring Range Salary:

$84,581.12 - $108,270.98
  • We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience  to determine your personal compensation in the market range.
  • Our compensation structure consists of an annual salary and a yearly discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.

Skills Required

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel
  • Good communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong analytical skills
  • CPA or CMA certification
  • Two years of accounting or production/industrial engineering experience
  • Experience with PeopleSoft Financials or SAP/ERP systems
  • Knowledge of accounting regulations, including GAAP
  • Excel experience with formulas, lookups, and tables
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access Database
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The Company
HQ: Huntsville, Alabama
1,379 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Our world-class parent companies launched MTM in early 2018, and we’ve covered some impressive ground at lightning speed. At our sparkling $2.311 billion North Alabama facility, the MTM team builds the highest-value vehicles that our customers trust and love, the Corolla Cross and the CX-50. We embrace innovation through continuous improvement to achieve industry-leading competitiveness in our work. All the while, we stay focused on building even more than incredible cars. We foster an inclusive environment with unlimited growth opportunities in a culture of teamwork and appreciation. We serve our hometown North Alabama communities through thoughtful partnerships and stewardship.

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