Specialist, Cost Accounting
YAZAKIAbout the role
Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development, and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.
Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer globally, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 84-year history. Today, we're looking for energetic people with the potential to perform and the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.
Location: Canton, MI, La Vergne, TN, USA, or Monterrey, MX
What we are looking for:
Yazaki is looking for Cost Accountant Specialist to join our TPNO team. This position could be located in either Canton, MI, La Vergne, TN, or Monterrey, MX.
The Cost Accountant is responsible for providing financial analysis and cost management support throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring alignment with Global Project Management processes and financial objectives. This role partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Sales to evaluate program profitability, monitor cost performance, and identify opportunities to improve operational and financial results.
The position plays a key role in driving profitability through manufacturing cost analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and performance tracking. By leveraging data-driven insights, standardized processes, and continuous improvement initiatives, the Cost Accountant supports informed business decisions and enhances overall financial and operational efficiency.
This role is also responsible for developing cost models, analyzing variances, tracking profitability improvement initiatives, and supporting strategic decision-making through scenario analysis and financial forecasting.
What you will be doing:
Manufacturing Cost Analysis
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Analyze and monitor manufacturing costs, including direct labor, overhead, material consumption, and operational efficiency drivers.
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Evaluate cost performance across production processes and identify opportunities to improve profitability and cost control.
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Assess capacity utilization, productivity, and operational performance to determine impacts on program financial results.
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Support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing costing methodologies, models, and tools.
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Partner with Manufacturing and Operations teams to identify cost reduction opportunities and improve financial performance.
Program Quoting & Cost Analysis (RFQ Support)
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Develop cost models, profitability analyses, and business case evaluations for new business opportunities and customer quotations.
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Establish target costs based on manufacturing capabilities, process assumptions, and operational constraints.
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Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and other cross-functional teams to validate cost assumptions and financial targets.
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Identify cost gaps and develop action plans to achieve target profitability objectives.
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Conduct financial risk assessments related to production ramp-up, labor efficiency, process performance, and cost variability.
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Support continuous improvement of quoting processes through standardization, automation, and data-driven benchmarking.
Program Development Financial Support
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Update financial projections and program profitability analyses based on engineering changes, process design modifications, and manufacturing strategy updates.
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Monitor implementation of cost reduction and profitability improvement initiatives throughout program development.
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Track financial risks associated with manufacturing readiness, production efficiency, and operational performance.
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Develop and maintain reporting tools and dashboards that provide visibility into program cost performance and financial trends.
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Partner with project teams to ensure financial objectives remain aligned with program milestones and operational requirements.
Production Cost & Performance Analysis
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Analyze actual versus plan
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