Finance Manager

General Summary

Kia provides team members with competitive benefits including premium paid medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) plan matching of 100% up to 6% of the salary deferral, and paid time off. Kia also offers company lease and purchase programs, company-wide holiday shutdown, paid volunteer hours, and premium lifestyle amenities at our corporate campus in Irvine, California.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Priorities – 40%

  • Program Review and Expense Reconciliation
  • Financial Reporting and Analysis
  • Month-End and Year-End Close
  • Audits
  • Department Support

• Personally Performed Duties

  • Create and update reports to be used for expense tracking and presentation to senior finance management.
  • Prepare weekly/monthly variance summaries (Actual vs Budget vs Forecast) with concise drivers, risks, and recommended actions.
  • Manage accrual process by gathering inputs, validate support, submit/record accruals, and track reversals.
  • Maintain budget pacing and forecast accuracy, identify emerging overruns/underspends early, and propose mitigations.
  • Ensure proper recognition of expenses and income has taken place so that the financials can be closed timely every month.
  • Conduct program audits to ensure that program results are documented, and performance/goals are achieved as stated on request.
  • Work closely with assigned Departments providing required support so they can better understand financial impact of program spending.
  • Manage activities of up to two direct reports to facilitate the actions stated above across multiple business units.
  • Organize and lead quarterly and annual Business Plan review meetings with Business Units.

Qualifications/Education

• Qualifications

  • BS in Finance/Accounting, or equivalent experience.
  • MBA preferred.

• Job Requirement

  • 5+ years in Management role overseeing corporate budgets.
  • Automotive Industry experience preferred.
  • Experience managing one or more direct reports.
  • Experience with SAP is strongly preferred.
  • Experience communicating and coordinating with multiple departments.
  • Experience working with Marketing/Advertising spend preferred but not required.

Specialized Skills and Knowledge Required

• Skills

  • Advanced Excel skills – experience with v-lookup functions and pivot tables
  • Excellent communication skills – Oral and written.
  • Ability to lead and conduct meetings to drive alignment and decision-making.
  • Demonstrated analytical skills that allow for interpretation of Finance related matters.
  • Ability to work with multiple data sets to identify financial trends and behaviors.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion, especially with regards to sensitive or confidential personnel or organizational matters.

Competencies

• Care for People

• Chase Excellence Every Day

• Dare to Push Boundaries

• Empower People to Act

• Move Further Together

Pay Range

$89,936.24 - $121,409

Equal Employment Opportunity

KUS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, including pregnancy and childbirth and related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, legally protected physical disability or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. KUS complies with applicable law governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which KUS has offices.