Entry-Level Finance Controllership Rotational Program

generalmotors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

GM benefits

Job summary

General Motors seeks highly motivated candidates for its Finance - Accounting Analyst Rotational Program in the Warren/Detroit, MI area. You will develop broad financial and accounting skills while collaborating with GM’s global organizations to analyze data and present recommendations to senior executives.

Analysts rotate about every 12 months across accounting functions, with opportunities to pursue CPA-related coursework and a path toward joining the Controllership team after program

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related fields.
• Graduating with a Bachelor's between December 2026 and June 2027 or CPA pathway with 150 hours by June 2027.
• Available to start full time in June 2027.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through Controllership/Accounting functions and build broad financial and accounting skills.
• Collaborate with GM's diverse organizations to assemble data, perform analyses, and present recommendations to senior leaders.
• Rotate approximately every 12 months to different accounting functions and aim to join the Controllership team after program completion.

Skills

Problem Solving

Drive for Results

Decision Quality

Interpersonal Savvy

Strategic Agility

Managerial Courage

Innovative Thinking

Advanced Excel

Financial Modeling

Valuation Skills

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Economics

Pursuing CPA / CPA coursework

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

The Role:

At GM, our culture is to have a "One Team" approach, where we collaborate cross functionally to achieve enterprise-wide results. This program will give you the opportunity to work with a diverse group of teams to accomplish our larger goals. In this role you will support and coordinate with multiple facets of the General Motors global portfolio by crafting and implementing timely business solutions. As a member of our team, you will play a key role in solving meaningful and important issues facing our company!

The Team:

Controllership, Audit, and/or Tax. Rotations will provide candidates with the work experience necessary towards acquiring a CPA license and may include consolidating and reporting company results, analyzing transactions for appropriate accounting treatment, and serving as a strategic business partner to increase transparency, improve efficiency, shorten decision cycle times, and reinforce financial integrity and accountability.

What You’ll Do:

The Finance - Accounting Analyst Rotational Program, consists of rotations within our Accounting Controllership organization. During your program you will develop broad financial and accounting skills producing the next generation of Finance and Accounting leaders at General Motors. As an analyst you will collaborate with GM’s globally diverse organizations to assemble data, perform analyses, and present recommendations to senior GM executives.

This is a rotational program that offers assignments in high visibility areas of our Controllership (Accounting) function. Analysts rotate on average every 12 months to different accounting functions. Upon completion of the program, you will work with our leaders to join our broader Controllership team.

Your rotation program typically consists of at least one (1) project requiring sophisticated data gathering, analytical capability, and presentation skills.

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in one of the following area: Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related fields
• Graduating with a Bachelor’s degree between December 2026 and June 2027 OR if you are currently pursuing your CPA: will complete a Bachelor’s degree + additional CPA required course work or Master’s degree (total 150 hours) between December 2026 and June 2027
• Available to start full time in June 2027

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Currently pursuing a CPA is preferred
• Demonstrates leadership in field of study, extra-curricular activities, or service organizations
• Strong Analytical Skills

Functional/Technical Skills

• Problem Solving, Drive for Results, Decision Quality, Interpersonal Savvy, Strategic Agility, Managerial Courage and Innovative Thinking
• Knowledge of corporate finance principles including ability to analyze balance sheets, incomes statement and cash flow and capital structure analysis, etc.
• Familiarity with basic accounting principles or advanced accounting principles for Accounting roles
• Sophisticated Excel skills and strong modeling and financial valuation skills

Teamwork and Leadership Skills

• Can collaborate with a diverse team including cross-functional partners
• Solves problems and develops new methods of analysis to streamline decision-making
• Dives into data and corrects inconsistencies, finding and understanding root causes and drivers
• High level of integrity, accountability, and trust with ability to deal with ambiguity and take initiative
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet goals in a fast-paced environment

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., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

Work Arrangement

Hybrid:

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren or Detroit, MI three times per week, at minimum.

To help facilitate administration of relocation benefits if you are selected, please apply using the permanent address you would move from.

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.
• This job may be eligible for relocation benefits

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

Accommodations

General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.