Financial Accounting Analyst / Senior Analyst
General Motors

Detroit, Michigan

Posted in Automotive


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Job Info


About GM

There's never been a more exciting time to work for General Motors.

To achieve our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, we need people to join us who are passionate about creating safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around. This bold vision won't happen overnight, but just as we transformed how the world moved in the last century, we are committed to transforming how we move today and in the future.

Why Work for Us

Our culture is focused on building inclusive teams, where differences and unique perspectives are embraced so you can contribute to your fullest potential as you pursue your career. Our locations feature a variety of work environments, including open work spaces and virtual connection platforms to inspire productivity and flexible collaboration. And we are proud to support our employees volunteer interests, and make it a priority to join together in efforts that give back to our communities.

Job Description

Controllership is a multi-faceted team managing Corporate Accounting, Consolidations & SEC Reporting, Financial Assurance, Technical Accounting, Design / Build / Sell, Aftersales, Systems, Analytics and Modernization with operations around the globe. We are committed to working together to leverage our diversity in a rewarding work environment and create opportunities for our people.

Controllership's mission is to serve as a Strategic Business Partner, bringing timely and insightful decisions to all strategic and tactical matters as they related to SEC requirements, accounting, audit/SOX compliance and financial analyses, leveraging financial systems and processes that increase visibility, improve efficiency, shorten decision cycle times, and reinforce financial integrity and accountability.

Responsibilities

  • Work with cross-functional Finance teams with support and flexibility to develop your career
  • Rotate between functional areas to gain a broad range of valuable experience
  • Develop a detailed understanding of GM's processes and systems in order to identify both control gaps and any opportunities to streamline processes and controls.
  • Solve problems and develop new/enhanced control procedures to streamline existing processes
  • Develop analytics and tools to provide insights into the results for business units and regions
  • Recommend types of automations, analytics, and data processing approaches to apply to meet business objectives
  • Initiate and support enhancements that improve the quality and speed of the close
  • Work with a high level of independent judgment and initiative, while being able to rapidly take on and assimilate work from existing team members when required
  • Perform General Ledger functions; assure accuracy, timeliness, and conformity with professional accounting standards and best practices in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
  • Gain exposure and experience working on a variety of complex accounting issues impacting strategic business initiatives
  • Identify, interpret and analyze potential accounting risks and issues
  • Support strong control environment to ensure accurate and timely review of monthly results
  • Assist with internal and external financial reporting - including analyzing consolidated results, drafting SEC documents and management review reports, ensuring quality, and administering strict timeline
  • Research and interpret new accounting standards and brainstorm how each apply to GM as well as comply with external 10-Q/10-K reporting requirements
  • Completes special assignments as required

Additional Job Description

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business
  • 2-3+ years of related accounting experience
  • MBA or Masters of Science degree in business field (preferred)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) (preferred)
  • Public accounting firm experience (preferred)
  • Knowledge and experience working with global ledger systems and business processes
  • Demonstrated ability to work and lead with minimal supervision on unstructured assignments and identify process improvements
  • Identify, interpret and analyze potential accounting risks and issues
  • Understanding of and ability to apply accounting and financial reporting standards (GAAP)
  • Willing to take on additional responsibilities, attend training, and learn new technical skills
  • Ability to collaborate with business, IT, and data analysis resources to capture, prioritize and document solution requirements, and drive measurable results

Desired Skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Complex problem solving and analytical abilities
  • Ability to take a strategic, transformational point of view on the position
  • Passion for innovation, automation, and technology
  • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated commitment to teamwork and partnerships
  • Understanding of (or interest in learning) data structure, data interfaces and how data flows from source systems to the consolidation system to the forecasting systems
  • Experience with (or interest in learning) HFM, SAP, Power BI, KNIME, and/or Robotics Process Automation

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.


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