Senior Financial Analyst

General Motors (GM); Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors (GM) is seeking a Senior Accounting/Finance professional to serve as a strategic business partner on SEC compliance, GAAP analysis, and SOX controls in a hybrid role based in Warren, MI. The role emphasizes strengthening governance, ledger integrity, and timely financial reporting.

The candidate will lead consolidation analyses, draft technical accounting memos, and collaborate with internal/external auditors to resolve issues promptly, while driving continuous improvements across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA license required or in progress.
• Experience with modern accounting tools and ERP systems.
• Familiarity with SEC reporting and GAAP standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic business partner on SEC, accounting, audit/SOX, and financial analyses.
• Oversee General Ledger accuracy, timeliness, and GAAP conformity.
• Research and document technical accounting memos; identify internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Assist with internal/external financial reporting and first-level reviews of SEC documents.
• Support auditors and drive continuous improvement in accounting processes.
• Draft and interpret new accounting standards and apply to GM reporting requirements.

Skills

Power BI

KNIME

VBA Macro

PowerTools

Project Management

Journal Entry

Account Reconciliation

Month-end Close

Financial Analysis

GAAP knowledge

Internal Controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA License

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job DescriptionDUTIES : Serve as a Strategic Business Partner, bringing timely and insightful decisions to all strategic and tactical matters as they related to SEC requirements, accounting, audit/ SOX compliance, and financial analyses, leveraging financial systems and processes that increase visibility, improve efficiency, shorten decision cycle times, and reinforce financial integrity and accountability. Perform/oversee General Ledger functions: assure accuracy, timeliness, and conformity with professional accounting standards and best practices in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Identifies, interprets, and analyzes potential accounting risks and issues. Research and analyze accounting transactions and contracts, and document technical accounting memos. Identify and execute appropriate internal controls, SOX compliance, and financial procedures. Partner with Finance to determine accounting implications of transactions, and perform analytical analyses to utilize when making all material business decisions. Assist with internal and external financial reporting - including analyzing consolidated results, drafting, and performing first level review of SEC documents and management review reports, ensuring quality, and administering strict timeline. Support requests of internal and external auditors, ensuring open matters are resolved timely. Evaluate current accounting practices and policies and drive continuous improvement. Research, interpret, and draft documentation related to new accounting standards and brainstorm how each applies to GM as well as comply with external 10-Q/10-K reporting requirements. Provide direction to a team of individuals with similar functional responsibility. Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days In-office, 2 days remote - Must be able to report to local office.REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study and Four (4) years of experience in an Accounting or finance-related occupation. Four (4) years of experience with: Modernization tools including Power BI, KNIME, VBA Macro, and PowerTools; SAP-specific systems; and FASB and Technical Accounting Guidance Research. Three (3) years of experience with: Project Management; Journal Entry, Account Reconciliation, and Month-end Close responsibilities; and Understanding of accounting workflow and business function with incline on modernizing/automating the process. Position also requires valid Certified Public Accounting License.#LI-DNIAbout GMOur 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 UsWe 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 OverviewFrom 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 .AccommodationsGeneral 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.