General Motors

GM Defense Controllership Senior Analyst

General Motors • $88K — $140K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business with 5+ years of relevant experience
  • 5+ years in accounting functions with a focus on technical accounting
  • Active CPA license or CPA eligible
  • Proficient in researching and applying US GAAP principles
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Perform technical accounting analysis on new transactions and contracts
  • Collaborate with business functions to guide complex transaction documentation
  • Lead technical accounting support for GM Defense programs
  • Support new contract activities by reviewing drafts and identifying requirements
  • Assist in ensuring proper revenue recognition per ASC 606 standards
  • Identify and rectify accounting risks, ensuring compliance with SOX and FAR
  • Support system configuration to align with accounting needs.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Tuition assistance programs
  • Employee Assistance Program and life insurance
  • GM vehicle discounts.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This requisition is for a Technical Accountant position within GM Controllership team supporting GM Defense LLC (GMD), GM's wholly owned subsidiary defense and government-facing business unit. The role works closely with functional business partners and within Controllership to help ensure business transactions are both US GAAP and FAR compliant. The position responsibilities require attention to detail, technical analysis, communication, and a level of independent organization and prioritization of responsibilities is expected.

Responsibilities
  • Perform technical accounting analysis on emerging transactions and contracts, document technical accounting white memos and present conclusions to leadership. Communicate accounting determinations to stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with other business functions to research and provide guidance to properly account for and document complex transactions.
  • Lead technical accounting support for assigned GM Defense programs.
  • Support pursuit and new contract activity by monitoring opportunities, reviewing draft contracts, coordinating Controllership approval requirements, documenting approvals, and identifying accounting and operational requirements for execution.
  • Assist in reviewing customer contracts and contract modifications to ensure the appropriate revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606 including system setup requirements.
  • Identify and support correction of potential accounting risks and issues. Operationalize business transactions, in coordination with the greater controllership team, and ensure processes conform to SOX control framework as well as CAS and FAR/DFARS requirements.
  • Review proposed accounting standards or policies to identify potential impacts on the business and assist with the implementation of newly issued accounting standards.
  • Ensure appropriate internal controls are adhered to across the accounting function.
  • Assist with accounting-related special projects and other financial reporting duties as assigned.
  • Support continued system configuration to ensure GMD's project-based SAP system aligns with accounting requirements, including advance payment and logistics-related configuration support. Support month end close and EAC review activities including system support, and post-close variance analysis.
  • Support recurring disclosures and governance activities, including accounting convention and purchasing disclosures, Controller Circular Letter updates and coordination, ISR and GPSC support, and other accounting-related special projects and financial reporting duties as assigned.
  • Support knowledge sharing and training across the business


Qualifications
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business with 5+ years of professional experience in accounting, finance, and/or related business function.
  • 5 + years of experience in accounting functions, ideally technical accounting.
  • Active CPA license or CPA eligible
  • Experience researching, interpreting, and applying US GAAP principles
  • Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills
  • Experience researching and resolving complex accounting issues.
  • Ability to take initiative, work independently, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • A passion for personal accountability, achievement, learning and continual improvement.
  • An ability to build consensus and relationships.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office


Desired Skills
  • Aerospace and Defense / Government contracting experience
  • Experience with FAR, DFARS, CAS, project-based accounting, and contract-based revenue recognition
  • Master's degree in accounting, taxation, or business administration
  • Experience working at a large publicly traded company and / or public company audit experience
  • Knowledge of SAP
  • Self-motivated yet functions well in a team environment


Location: This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of (Atlanta, Austin, Detroit, Warren, Milford or Mountain View), you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum.

  • The salary range for this role is $88,100 - $140,700. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
  • Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
  • Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

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General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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