Accounting Manager - Capital Management Controller
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Job Description The Role 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, we strive to increase visibility, improve efficiency, shorten decision cycle times, and reinforce financial integrity and accountability. Ideal candidates are dynamic accounting professionals focused on learning, personal growth and development and are interested in gaining knowledge and expertise in the Capital Management space, covering a wide range of topics including end-to-end fixed asset processes (includes investment, operations, systems, financials, and the related control environment), joint ventures, statutory audits and ad hoc projects What You'll Do Coordinate, monitor and analyze results related to capital and PP&E balances including global PP&E, capital accruals and associated P&L impacts.
Support and collaborate with Global Business Solutions (GBS) fixed asset team to ensure compliance with APM requirements, effective controls and accurate reporting. Collaborate closely with Global Capital Management Finance to ensure alignment of capital investments and any required disclosures Assure accuracy, timeliness, and conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) Resolve complex accounting issues impacting strategic business initiatives and identify potential accounting risks, including cash flow implications Review internal and external financial reporting, including analyzing consolidated results, drafting SEC documents and management review reports Lead the General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) statutory audit processes, collaborating with the Statutory CoE, tax and GM's external auditors.
Initiate and support enhancements that improve the quality and speed of the monthly close process Navigate and understand various systems impacting fixed assets including eSAP, eTools, ITD transformation, Global Ledger, FINCORE, OneStream, etc.
Utilize new technologies and solutions to create more robust controls, process efficiencies and impactful reporting packages Presentation of financial results to other members of the organization including leadership Lead or assist with special projects and ad hoc requests outside of core job responsibilities Develop strong relationships with business partners, support requests/inquiries including Controllership, Finance, IT and various other operational partners Maintain controls and work with Financial Assurance and external auditors to support audit requirements, streamline existing business processes and develop new/enhanced control procedures Model GM’s desired behaviors including safety Actively promote GM’s culture of inclusion Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business or related field Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) (required) Public accounting firm experience (preferred) Prior month-end close experience Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance Strong written and oral communication skills Ability to understand and apply accounting and financial reporting standards (US GAAP) Ability to prioritize assignments/projects, take on additional responsibilities and deliver within restricted time constraints Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated commitment to teamwork and partnerships Focus on learning and personal development Ability to embrace and manage change 10+ years of relevant work experience in accounting/finance 5+ Years Accounting Leadership Experience Desired Qualifications Excellent written and oral communication skills Complex problem solving and analytical abilities Ability to take a strategic, transformational point of view Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated commitment to teamwork and partnerships Ability to interpret GM Accounting Policy and US GAAP and apply to transactions Location: Hybrid.
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the - Global HQ Warren Mi three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business] Relocation: This role is NOT eligible for relocation benefits GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.
DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.) 



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