Senior Controller – Audit-Ready Reconciliations Lead

General Motors Company; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in San Buenaventura, CA seeks a Senior Controller who treats reconciliation as detective work, not drudgery. This temporary role answers 7 years of effort with $134,000 - $179,000 per year and outlines a clear pathway for advancement.

You will lead inventory reconciliation, audit prep, internal controls, and contract/invoice review, while mentoring senior teammates and driving data-driven decisions in a fast-paced finance function.

Qualifications

• Around 5+ years of hands-on experience in a finance role.
• Knowledge of CA-specific regulations relevant to finance work.
• A portfolio that speaks louder than any line on your resume.
• Storytelling instincts that turn data into a decision.
• Demonstrated capacity to mentor or support senior teammates.
• Flexibility to adapt your approach as business needs evolve.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile the inventory ledger to a physical count.
• Turn a sprawling spreadsheet into a controlled, auditable workbook.
• Lead the GM audit preparation and serve as primary contact for external auditors.
• Review contracts and invoices for accuracy before payment release.
• Stand up internal controls that survive a surprise audit.
• Chase down unreconciled items until the subledger ties to the GL.

Skills

5+ years finance experience

Mentoring

Storytelling with data

Adaptability

Decision support

Education

Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting

Job description

General Motors in San Buenaventura, CA seeks a Senior Controller who treats reconciliation as detective work, not drudgery. This temporary role answers 7 years of effort with $134,000 - $179,000 per year and outlines a clear pathway for advancement.

You will lead inventory reconciliation, audit prep, internal controls, and contract/invoice review, while mentoring senior teammates and driving data-driven decisions in a fast-paced finance function.