Senior Financial Analyst - Capital Management Controllership
General Motors, Warren, MI, United States
The Role
The Capital Management & Special Projects Controller Group team is looking for an innovative, forward-thinking, detail-oriented analyst to join their team. The Capital Management & Special Project Sr Finance Analyst is responsible for understanding GM’s end-to-end fixed asset processes including investment, operations, systems, financials, and the related control environment. The role requires a high level of independent judgment and initiative, decision making and serving as a strategic business partner across the enterprise to bring timely and insighted decisions.
What You’ll Do
Analysis and reporting of month-end 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
Navigate and understand various systems impacting fixed assets including SAP, eTools, ITD transformation, Global Ledger, FINCORE, GCARS, etc.
Oversight, review, reconciliation, and consolidation of all EV Strategic initiatives associated with PP&E, including cash flow implications
Oversee, analyze and review the General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) statutory audit processes, collaborating with the Statutory CoE, tax and GM's external auditors
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
Assist with special projects and adhoc requests
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
Responsible Behavior
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) (preferred)
Public accounting firm experience (preferred)
5+ years of relevant experience (preferred)
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
Desired Qualifications
Develop a detailed understanding of GM’s processes and systems to identify control gaps and any opportunities to streamline processes and controls
Assist with internal and external financial reporting, including analyzing consolidated results, drafting SEC documents and management review reports
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
Support strategic initiatives and transformation activities focused on empowering our all‑electric future
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 meet business objectives
Initiate and support enhancements that improve the quality and speed of the monthly close process
Resolve complex accounting issues impacting strategic business initiatives and identify potential accounting risks
Complete special assignments outside of core job responsibilities
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
Immigration
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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The Capital Management & Special Projects Controller Group team is looking for an innovative, forward-thinking, detail-oriented analyst to join their team. The Capital Management & Special Project Sr Finance Analyst is responsible for understanding GM’s end-to-end fixed asset processes including investment, operations, systems, financials, and the related control environment. The role requires a high level of independent judgment and initiative, decision making and serving as a strategic business partner across the enterprise to bring timely and insighted decisions.
What You’ll Do
Analysis and reporting of month-end 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
Navigate and understand various systems impacting fixed assets including SAP, eTools, ITD transformation, Global Ledger, FINCORE, GCARS, etc.
Oversight, review, reconciliation, and consolidation of all EV Strategic initiatives associated with PP&E, including cash flow implications
Oversee, analyze and review the General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) statutory audit processes, collaborating with the Statutory CoE, tax and GM's external auditors
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
Assist with special projects and adhoc requests
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
Responsible Behavior
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) (preferred)
Public accounting firm experience (preferred)
5+ years of relevant experience (preferred)
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
Desired Qualifications
Develop a detailed understanding of GM’s processes and systems to identify control gaps and any opportunities to streamline processes and controls
Assist with internal and external financial reporting, including analyzing consolidated results, drafting SEC documents and management review reports
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
Support strategic initiatives and transformation activities focused on empowering our all‑electric future
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 meet business objectives
Initiate and support enhancements that improve the quality and speed of the monthly close process
Resolve complex accounting issues impacting strategic business initiatives and identify potential accounting risks
Complete special assignments outside of core job responsibilities
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
Immigration
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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