Manager Global Technical Accounting
Company: General Motors
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: September 8, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description
The 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 Description
Basic 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
Compensation:
The expected base compensation for this role is:
($104,700-$163,800). Actual base compensation within the identified
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:
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 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 Overview
The 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 Information
General 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 Statements
GM is 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,
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local laws and ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation
to assist with your job search or application for employment, email
us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com 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
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We are leading the change to make our world better, safer and more
equitable for all through our actions and how we behave. Learn more
about:
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Our Culture
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Our diverse team of employees bring their collective passion for
engineering, technology and design to deliver on our vision of a
world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We are
looking for adventure-seekers and imaginative thought leaders to
help us transform mobility.
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