General Motors

Senior Financial Analyst - Reporting and Analysis

General Motors • $95K — $115K *
Detroit, MI 48228Hybrid
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • CPA preferred for enhanced credibility.
  • 5+ years of relevant accounting/finance experience, particularly in balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial statement interactions.
  • Proven analytical skills for evaluating complex transactions.
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate balance sheet and cash flow implications of significant transactions.
  • Analyze changes in key balance sheet and cash flow items with clear explanations.
  • Prepare and review consolidated financial schedules for reporting.
  • Maintain disclosures for SEC Reporting purposes, including Form 10-K/10-Q support.
  • Facilitate the external audit process with accurate documentation.
  • Leverage financial systems for data analysis and reporting.
  • Lead or participate in special projects to enhance reporting processes.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with in-office requirements at least three times a week.
  • Collaborative partnership across various finance teams.
  • Opportunity to work on process improvement initiatives and system implementations.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Senior Financial Analyst - Controllership Balance Sheet & Cash Flow Reporting

General Motors is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to join our Controllership team, focusing on Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Reporting. This role will be integral in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of GM's consolidated balance sheet and statement of cash flows.

You will partner closely with SEC Reporting, Regional/Functional Controllership, Treasury, Tax, and other Finance teams to understand significant transactions and business drivers, translate them into appropriate balance sheet and cash flow classifications, and support high-quality internal and external reporting.

Responsibilities
  • Evaluate the balance sheet and cash flow considerations of significant or unusual transactions in coordination with Treasury, Tax, SEC Reporting, and Regional/Functional Controllership teams.
  • Analyze period-over-period changes in key balance sheet and cash flow line items, providing clear, concise explanations of drivers.
  • Prepare and review consolidated balance sheet and cash flow schedules and related analytics to support GM's quarterly and annual close and reporting processes.
  • Prepare and maintain support for balance sheet and cash flow disclosures, including internal packages and analytics used by SEC Reporting for Forms 10-K/10-Q, earnings materials, and management reporting.
  • Support the external audit process by providing timely and accurate documentation, rollforwards, and explanations related to balance sheet accounts and cash flow classifications.
  • Utilize financial systems and related Controllership tools for data extraction, analysis, and report generation specific to balance sheet and cash flow.
  • Assist in the research and interpretation of relevant GAAP guidance impacting balance sheet and cash flow presentation (e.g., classifications between operating, investing, and financing activities) and assess impacts on GM's reporting.
  • Participate in and, where appropriate, lead special projects and process improvement initiatives (e.g., system implementations, automation, enhancements to working capital analytics) related to balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • CPA preferred.
  • 5+ years of relevant accounting/finance experience, with proven experience in balance sheet and/or cash flow reporting and analysis.
  • Strong financial statement acumen, including an understanding of GAAP and the interactions between the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex transactions and determine appropriate balance sheet and cash flow classification and presentation.
  • Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and precision in financial data.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is essential.
  • Familiarity with financial consolidations systems is highly desired.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with an ability to translate detailed transactional activity into clear, executive-ready explanations.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and to manage multiple priorities across close, forecasting, and project activities.


Location: Hybrid. This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the - Global HQ Hudson Building, Detroit, 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.

General Motors Careers

Join the dynamic team at General Motors, a global leader in automotive innovation and technology. At General Motors, we offer unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career forward while contributing to a legacy of engineering excellence.

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As part of our global workforce, you will collaborate with talented individuals who are passionate about shaping the future of transportation. General Motors offers a variety of career paths in engineering, design, IT, marketing, and more. With over 155,000 employees worldwide, our network provides expansive opportunities for networking and professional development.

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Start your career journey with a General Motors internship, where you can apply your academic knowledge to real-world projects. Our internships provide a robust foundation in the automotive industry, with mentorship from experienced leaders. Full-time employees enjoy a wealth of benefits, including comprehensive health care, retirement plans, and performance bonuses, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded.

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Learn more about General Motors
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
NASDAQ
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