GM Defense - Accounting Manager
GM Defense - Accounting Manager
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GM Defense Accounting Manager
Job Description
The primary responsibilities of this position are to develop and oversee the financial reporting and Government accounting processes for GMs governmental contracting business unit GM Defense. This position requires an understanding of internal and external reporting requirements and applicable technical accounting guidance associated with Government contracts. A U.S. citizen with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a controllership leadership role for a federal Government defense contractor is a must. Work involves a high level of independent judgment decision-making attention to detail and initiative as well as frequent coordination and communication with others across broader finance and operations in General Motors. Given the start-up nature of this business this role will be key to the design and implementation of Government compliant accounting and reporting processes systems controls and staffing requiring strong project management skills.
Responsibilities
- Maintain Accounting systems as Accounting Manager for Government contracts
- Maintain understanding of ability to apply and operationalize accounting and financial reporting standards (GAAP) and SEC rules
- Support Government Accounting and Compliance leader to ensure compliance with Government Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARs)
- Support outside audits with outside independent auditors and regulatory agencies (DCAA) oversee preparation of required reporting and disclosures associated with accounting record keeping
- Monitor all aspects of the GM Defense ecosystem from production distribution sale service and warranty to connected services support for operationalizing appropriate accounting and reporting recognition
- Provide monthly and quarterly financial statement reviews of actual performance including extensive balance sheet reviews
- Ownership of accounting review including ensuring compliance with Senior Management Delegation of Authority on all material contracts and services
- Develop and maintain strong internal controls and SOX compliance
- Identify interpret and analyze potential accounting risks and issues
- Develop and maintain process flow documentation
- Proactively find opportunity for improvementsand lead change
- Hire train coach develop and evaluate employees
- Model GMs desired behaviors including safety
- Actively promote GMs culture of diversity equity and inclusion
Qualifications Basic Required
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience a technical accounting role with a government defense contractor
- Bachelors degree with major in accounting
- CPA (certified public accountant)
- 7-10 years of relevant work experience in accounting/finance
- Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
- Familiarity with accounting processes including consolidation financial reporting etc.
- Ability to execute variety of accounting activities including processes to track costs operational/transactional accounting activities prepare financial reporting for GMs consolidated 10-Q/10-K reporting and standalone financial statements financial controls etc.
- Demonstrated ability to operate in high pressure situations independently
- Proven ability to operate and collaborate cross functionally
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated commitment to teamwork and partnerships
- Strong oral and written communications skills
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of corporate/unit policies and procedures
- Highly proficient personal computer skills and technology driven
- Demonstrated problem solving and analytical abilities where problems are complex
- Ability to prioritize assignments/projects and multi-task within restricted time constraints
- Embrace and manage change
- Enhancing organizational effectiveness
Qualifications Preferred
- Big 4 accounting experience
- Government contract accounting experience Cost accounting standards and FAR/DFARs knowledge Experience/ knowledge of Hyperion Financial Systems
- Experience with SAP ERP implementation
Required Competencies:
Dealing with ambiguity building relationships focus on results ability to influence without control
Additional Job Description
Location: This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of (Atlanta Austin Detroit Warren Milford or Mountain View) you are expected to report to that location three times a week at minimum.
Compensation:
The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws.
The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position as well as geography of the selected candidate.
- The salary range for this role is $110000 - $172100. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
- Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance job level and individual performance.
- 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.
Relocation: This role may be eligible for relocation benefits
Immigration:
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. H-1B OPT STEM OPT CPT TN J-1 etc.)
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
