General Motors

GMI Close, Consolidation and Reporting Manager

General Motors • $110K — $130K *
Warren, MI 48089In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
  • CPA designation required.
  • 6+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance.
  • Experience leading month-end close and audit coordination processes.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with executive presence.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a global team of accounting professionals.
  • Own financial reporting for GM International entities.
  • Oversee the monthly and annual close and reporting processes.
  • Prepare and review financial reporting deliverables and regulatory filings.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal control frameworks.
  • Partner with auditors and regional finance teams for audits and compliance.
  • Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting and controllership processes.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model, requiring in-office attendance at Global HQ three times per week.
  • Opportunity to lead a high-performing team in a global setting.
  • Engagement with senior leadership for strategic insights.
  • Exposure to complex, multinational financial environments.
  • Participation in transformation initiatives leveraging advanced technologies.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This role serves as the accounting leader for GM International, with responsibility for controllership oversight, management reporting, internal controls, audit coordination, accounting policy application, and advisory support for key business initiatives. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting judgment, leadership capability, and the ability to partner effectively across Global teams. As it supports global markets in various time zones, there will be meetings and requests in early morning and late evenings.

The ideal candidate is a strong accounting leader with deep expertise in consolidation, analysis and SEC reporting. This individual will demonstrate sound judgment, executive-ready communication skills (including clear, concise presentations to senior leadership), and a strong commitment to team development and cross-functional partnership across global markets.

What You'll Do
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing global team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
  • Own the consolidation and financial reporting activities for GM International entities, including South America, Korea, China, and other GMI markets, ensuring accurate, timely, and transparent financial results.
  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close and reporting processes, including trial balance submissions, intercompany eliminations, consolidation entries, account reconciliations, analytical reviews, and validation of country results.
  • Lead the preparation and review of internal and external financial reporting deliverables, including management reporting, regulatory filings, and SEC reporting support (10-Q and 10-K), providing clear analysis and insights on balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, EBIT, key risks, and business performance.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, SOX requirements, APM guidelines, and internal control frameworks by driving strong governance, effective controls, risk identification, and timely remediation of issues.
  • Partner with internal and external auditors, regional finance teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to support audits, regulatory compliance, and sound business decision-making.
  • Drive continuous improvement across financial reporting and controllership processes by enhancing controls, improving close efficiency, strengthening reporting quality, and resolving complex accounting or compliance matters.
  • Lead the implementation of new accounting standards, financial systems, reporting processes, and strategic Controllership initiatives across GM International.
  • Champion transformation and modernization efforts through automation, advanced analytics, digital tools, and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
  • Delivery of technology-driven efficiencies leveraging multiple tools & technologies, including AI.
  • Present financial results, key issues, risks, and strategic insights to senior leadership and business partners, influencing decisions and advancing organizational objectives.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
  • CPA designation required.
  • 6+ years of progressive accounting and/or finance experience.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GM Accounting Policy, internal controls, SOX compliance, and financial reporting requirements.
  • Experience leading month-end close, consolidation, financial statement review, account reconciliation, and audit coordination processes.
  • Ability to apply accounting guidance to complex, non-routine transactions and support sound business decisions.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and judgment skills, with the ability to identify risks and drive timely resolution.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated executive presence and the ability to communicate complex topics clearly to senior leadership.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and collaborate effectively across global and cross-functional teams.
  • Given GM International's global footprint, this role requires occasional early-morning and late-evening availability to support partners across multiple time zones.


Desired Qualifications
  • Public accounting experience.
  • Experience in a multinational, complex, or matrixed organization. .
  • Experience driving transformation through automation, analytics, process improvement, or financial systems implementation.
  • Experience working across global markets and supporting stakeholders in multiple time zones.


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.)

About General Motors

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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