Manager Global Technical Accounting

Company: General Motors
Location: Detroit
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Job DescriptionThe Global Technical Accounting team (GTA) supports the Corporate Controller through several functional areas including Technical Accounting Analysis, New Standards, and Mergers & Acquisitions. -You will have an excellent opportunity to build on technical accounting knowledge and problem-solving skills, gain exposure to complex global business and accounting issues, and will work with senior leadership within the organization and across the international regions. The role provides many opportunities to enhance and develop a strong foundational knowledge of accounting across a broad spectrum of topics and issues, resulting in a well-rounded technical accounting experience that is highly valued in other areas of Corporate Controllership and Finance. -The success manager has a solid foundation of accounting knowledge, strong executive presence, and an eagerness to learn. If you are a self-starter who takes initiative, can manage multiple projects through to completion, and have strong written and oral communication abilities, this is a great opportunity to leverage your skills.You may be assigned a variety of responsibilities depending on experience and interest. The following represents an overview of some of the responsibilities.Technical Accounting Analysis and Complex Contract Reviews

• Responsible for the completion of technical accounting analysis and accounting concurrence memos, working closely with the business/regions in:
  • Revenue recognition
  • Long-lived asset impairments and exit costs obligations
  • Variable Interest Entities
  • Lease accounting, including embedded leases
  • Research and development arrangements and other joint ventures
  • Securitizations
  • Derivatives - Embedded/NPNS -New Standards
    • Monitor and report FASB activities to identify changes in existing guidance that will have an impact on GM's financial statements
    • Participate in FASB outreach, industry groups, and Big 4 roundtable activities; facilitate process for correspondence with the FASB through Comment Letter submission
    • Research, interpret, and document all new accounting standards and how each applies to GM as well as comply with external 10-Q/10-K reporting requirements
    • Partner with regions in the implementation of new accounting standards
    • Team with Accounting Policy to ensure changes in GAAP are appropriately reflected in GM's Accounting Policy Manual -Mergers & Acquisitions
      • Participate in M&A and other business development activities and identifying accounting issues with a global viewpoint and a focus on risk
      • Provide or manage accounting due diligence
      • Provide or manage transaction technical accounting & application analysis
      • Manage or assist in operational accounting integration
      • Function as a valuable communication link for M&A activities
      • Develop or coordinate transaction impact assessments from a financial statement standpoint -Additional Job DescriptionBasic Required:
        • Bachelor's degree or Master's degree with major in accounting, business administration or related field
        • CPA or CA required with at least 7-8 years of public accounting experience or equivalent industry experience in accounting, national practice experience a plus
        • Foundational knowledge of US GAAP
        • Experience researching, concluding and documenting accounting issues
        • Demonstrated ability dealing with complex transactions
        • Ability to consistently meet deadlines
        • Ownership of assigned areas of responsibilities
        • Problem solving and analytical abilities
        • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated commitment to teamwork and partnerships
        • Strong oral and written communication skills
        • Ability to network and collaborate cross-functionally
        • Ability to embrace and manage change
        • Demonstrated leadership skills working with a global team and senior leadership regarding complex accounting, reporting, process, and control issues#LI-remoteAbout 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 aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. 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. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.Benefits OverviewThe goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:--- Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;--- Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;--- Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;--- Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;--- Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;--- Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.Diversity InformationGeneral Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. - -We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. -GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementsGMis an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, "protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. - If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at -or call us at 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.---

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