AVP Assistant Controller - GM Financial Bank

GM Financial; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Tuition assistance

GM employee auto discount

Training and development

Job summary

GM Financial, a leading auto finance subsidiary of General Motors, invites experienced accounting professionals to join our hybrid team. You will oversee the general ledger, ensure accurate close processes, and support regulatory reporting while collaborating with internal and external auditors.

A strong emphasis on cash, intercompany, and consolidations guides daily operations. Ideal candidates bring 7–10 years of accounting in automated environments, deep GAAP knowledge, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 7–10 years accounting experience in an automated environment.
• Experience with financial reporting and consolidation processes.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the global chart of accounts in general ledger systems.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close with tight deadlines.
• Prepare and review journal entries and financial reports.
• Support regulatory and SEC reporting and audits.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects.

Skills

Oracle

FFIEC Call Reporting

GAAP expertise

Excel

Consolidation and reporting

Leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Financial reporting tools

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SQL

Access

Job description

Why GM Financial?

GM Financial is the wholly owned captive finance subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, U.S. We are a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, South America, and the Asia Pacific region. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail financing and lease programs to meet the needs of each customer. We also offer commercial lending products to dealers to help them finance and grow their businesses.

Job Description

Why GM Financial?

GM Financial is the wholly owned captive finance subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, U.S. We are a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, South America, and the Asia Pacific region. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail financing and lease programs to meet the needs of each customer. We also offer commercial lending products to dealers to help them finance and grow their businesses.

At GM Financial, our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes new ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.

Our Purpose: We pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters.

This position will be posted until filled.

Responsibilities

About the Role:

The AVP Associate Controller is responsible for maintaining the chart of accounts for general ledger reporting, integrity of general ledger reporting, and statutory reporting with an emphasis on cash, intercompany, equity transactions and consolidations, among other core accounting operations. This position will oversee the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close with the parent company under very tight deadlines. The AVP Associate Controller is responsible for operational systems support to include daily sub-ledger/core deposit and loan system analysis and integrity of sub-ledger/core systems related to general ledger transactions. The AVP Associate Controller is also the point of contact for internal departments, external parties, and internal and external auditors. The ability to solve problems, pay attention to detail and meet tight deadlines are skills essential for success in this position.

In This Role You Will

• Develop a good working relationship with the parent company’s accounting department.
• Oversee and maintain the global chart of accounts in various systems (general ledger and/or treasury management system).
• Conduct and/or participate in meetings with different teams throughout the organization to develop an understanding of projects impacting the general ledger system or treasury management system and the associated impact to the department.
• Make recommendations and implement process and procedure improvements.
• Prepare, review, and approve journal entries.
• Participate in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
• Ensure accounting deadlines are met.
• Assist with the preparation of the monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports.
• Manage the daily loan, cash accounting and deposit reconciliation processes.
• Monitor and resolve system issues.
• Support internal management reporting, regulatory reporting, SEC reporting and quarterly/ year-end audits.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations as well as periodic financial reports and audit schedules.
• Prepare and review monthly/quarterly/annual statutory regulatory findings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Conform with all company policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Qualifications

What makes You an ideal candidate?

• Knowledge of Oracle.
• Knowledge of FFIEC Call Reporting.
• Working knowledge of automated accounting systems.
• Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Advanced knowledge of reconciliations, financial reporting and analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel.
• Working knowledge of consolidation and financial reporting processes.
• Working knowledge in analysis and presentation of data.
• Working knowledge in developing and executing test scripts and document findings.
• Ability to effectively lead, organize and supervise.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to transform business, technical and functional requirements into test scripts.
• Advanced skills in creating ad hoc queries and reporting.
• Detailed oriented
• Experience with financial reporting tools and database query tools.
• Leadership skills
• Ability to analyze monthly financial statements and complex transactions.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Advanced software applications (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Internet, Email)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Additional Knowledge And Skills

Working effectively within an AI enabled environment:

• Ability to use AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to support daily work
• Skills in evaluating AI outputs for accuracy, compliance, and bias
• Experience integrating AI into workflows to improve efficiency or insights
• Familiarity with AI assisted research, summarization, and content generation
• Understanding of responsible AI use, including ethics and data protection

Work Experience & Education

• 7-10 years in accounting in an automated environment
• 5 years banking experience at a supervisory level
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required

What We Offer: Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays.

Our Culture:Our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.

Compensation: Competitive pay and bonus eligibility.

Work Life Balance:Flexible hybrid work environment, 3-days a week in office.

NOTE:We are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship for this position

This position is not open to agency submissions

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