General Motors

Sr. Manager - GPSC Accounting

General Motors • $120K — $150K *
US-Anywhere
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
  • 10+ years of accounting experience required.
  • Technical accounting experience is a must.
  • CPA or equivalent professional certification is preferred.
  • Significant progressive experience in accounting/controllership roles with strong U.S. GAAP background.
  • Experience with complex technical accounting topics is beneficial.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Own the monthly, quarterly and annual close process for assigned GPSC accounting areas.
  • Lead the assessment and documentation of accounting treatment for complex GPSC initiatives.
  • Partner closely with GPSC Finance and other stakeholders for alignment on accounting conclusions.
  • Maintain a strong controllership environment, ensuring adherence to U.S. GAAP and GM accounting policies.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing team of analysts, setting clear expectations and priorities.
  • Drive process improvement, standardization and modernization across GPSC accounting processes.
  • Support broader controllership and GPSC priorities through special projects and ad-hoc analysis.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility with in-office expectations for those near specified locations.
  • Opportunity to develop and lead a team in a collaborative environment.
  • Involvement in strategic initiatives within a globally recognized company.
  • Exposure to complex commercial arrangements and cross-functional collaborations.
Full Job Description

Job Description

Global Purchasing & Supply Chain (GPSC) plays a critical role in enabling GM’s strategy through resilient supply, competitive material cost, and disciplined capital deployment.

The Senior Manager – GPSC Accounting will provide blended technical accounting and controllership leadership across GPSC, ensuring accurate, reliable and transparent reporting, while partnering with GPSC Finance, GPSC Operations, Technical Accounting, Treasury and other key stakeholders to support complex commercial arrangements and strategic initiatives.

  • Own the monthly, quarterly and annual close process for assigned GPSC accounting areas (e.g., material cost, logistics, banking/resiliency initiatives, complex supplier arrangements), ensuring completeness, accuracy and timeliness of results.

  • Lead the assessment and documentation of accounting treatment for complex GPSC initiatives, including:

    • Long-term sourcing arrangements, commercial restructurings, and supplier support actions.

    • Resiliency investments, tariff and trade-related programs, banking structures, and other strategic GPSC programs.

  • Partner closely with GPSC Finance, GPSC Operations, Corporate Accounting, Global Technical Accounting and Treasury to:

    • Align on accounting conclusions and forecast implications.

    • Provide clear, decision-useful analysis and insight on GPSC results and initiatives.

    • Support earnings preparation, disclosures and key leadership reviews as needed.

  • Maintain a strong controllership environment for GPSC:

    • Ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP, GM accounting policies, Delegation of Authority, and GPSC/Corporate policies.

    • Oversee design and execution of key controls; proactively identify gaps and drive remediation and simplification.

    • Support internal and external audit requests and remediation activities.

  • Lead and develop a high-performing team of senior/lead analysts:

    • Set clear expectations, priorities and development plans.

    • Provide ongoing coaching and technical mentorship.

    • Foster an inclusive, collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and controllership excellence.

  • Drive process improvement, standardization and modernization across GPSC accounting:

    • Simplify and automate recurring processes, leveraging OneStream and other digital tools where possible.

    • Improve quality and efficiency of accruals, reconciliations, analytics and reporting.

    • Embed strong documentation, playbooks and knowledge sharing across the team.

  • Support broader Controllership and GPSC priorities as needed, including rotations, special projects and ad-hoc analysis for senior leadership.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.

  • 10+ Years of Accounting Experience - Required

  • Technical Accounting Experience Required

  • CPA or equivalent professional certification, or equivalent demonstrable technical accounting experience.

  • Significant progressive experience in accounting/controllership roles, including:

    • Strong U.S. GAAP background.

    • Experience with complex technical accounting topics (e.g., revenue/contract accounting, supplier arrangements, guarantees, impairments, contingencies, restructuring or similar).

  • Experience in a corporate controllership, technical accounting, or audit environment; manufacturing or supply chain experience preferred.

  • Demonstrated ability to:

    • Lead and develop experienced senior/lead analysts.

    • Manage a high volume of work with strong prioritization and organizational skills.

    • Translate complex accounting topics into clear, practical guidance for non-accounting stakeholders.

  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a high bar for quality.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting and debating positions with senior leaders and cross-functional partners.

  • High level of integrity, sound judgment, and willingness to challenge the status quo in support of strong controllership.

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.


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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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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