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SUMMARY

Supports the Finance Manager - Incentives team and the Corporate Finance Director in developing and implementing Subaru of America (SOA)’s Incentives Business Plan. This role manages and serves as the primary resource for overseeing and completing the monthly financial close process for the Incentives unit. Responsibilities include developing annual Incentives budgets and forecasts, performing complex financial modeling of program costs, and preparing monthly incentive proposals and supporting presentations for SOA Executive Management and Subaru Liaison Management to secure approval for SOA National and Regional incentive programs. Additionally, the role involves coordinating with the Finance Manager – Incentives to develop key performance indicator (KPI) and dashboard reports for SOA senior management.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the development and preparation of Subaru of America’s (SOA’s) Incentive Business Plan including presentation of critical key performance indicators (KPIs) and related assumptions. Plan development includes complex financial modeling of Subaru Motor Finance (SMF) lease and loan program unit cost assumptions for interest costs, rate subvention, residual value costs, program penetrations, carline mix, and sensitivity/what-if analysis.

• Prepares monthly incentive proposal and financial projections for presentation to SOA Sales, Distribution, and Marketing management and Subaru Corporation (SBR), including measurement against Incentive Business Plan targets and other economic factors (interest rates, penetration performance, etc.); models include variance analysis from prior models and actual results.

• Manages Incentive Accounting team’s monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close including direct supervision of Staff Accountant for the completion of incentive-related journal entries, wholesale vehicle accruals, account reconciliations, and variance analysis through Oracle G/L, OneStream, and other financial application tools.

• Provides knowledge and insight in the area of Incentive Finance/Accounting by serving as a trusted point of contact for both Incentive staff resources and other SOA business areas for escalated and/or complex accounting matters.

• Oversees cost modeling of other SOA vehicle sales incentives including Retailer Monthly Bonus, Fleet, Service Loaner Program, Certified Pre-Owned (CPO), vehicle coupons, Owner Loyalty, Love Promise Community & Customer Award (LPCCA), and various other retailer support and tactical incentive spend programs. Communicates with Sales/Distribution management on potential programs and related costs and advises Regions on funds spent.

• Manages financial oversight and cost control over of administrative areas’ incentives including third-party Auto Hook funding, Retailer/Salesforce award trips, and VIP program, and serving as a point of contact for key third-party contract arrangements with key vendors including JD Power, ALG, and One10.

• Collaborates with Finance Manager – Incentives and other SOA resources in the development and presentation of Incentive program updates at quarterly SMF Business Review and Regional Vice President (RVP) Review Meetings. Responds to National Retail Advisory Board (NRAB) meeting initiatives when needed. Gathers data, prepares analyses, and creates presentation materials that will utilized by Finance Manager – Incentives.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees completion and distribution of monthly KPI and Regional Discretionary Fund incentive cost tracking reports to the SOA Regional Sales management.

• Contributes to the development and maintenance of Dashboard/KPI reporting of incentive trends through Qlik analytics and other software tools to senior management.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.

• Advanced degree (e.g., Master of Business Administration) and/or CPA certification or candidacy preferred.

• In-depth knowledge of consumer financial products, the automotive industry, and the effects of interest rates and vehicle residual value assumptions on various incentive programs that support company sales.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal abilities.

• Strong accounting expertise and a thorough understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and annual audit requirements.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Financial Suite tools and a solid understanding of financial database concepts.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 4-Year College Degree (BA, BS) and 6-8 years' experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Hybrid Role: Remote work 2 days per week (After 90 Days Onboarding)

COMPENSATION: The recruiting base salary range for this full-time position is $89400 - $120000 / year. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. (Internal Job Grade: M1) In addition to competitive salary, Subaru offers an amazing benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

• Pension, Profit Sharing, and 401K Match Offerings

• 15 Vacation days, 9 Company Holidays, 5 Floating Holidays, and 5 Sick days.

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Vehicle Discount Programs

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