What General Motors offers is a benefits-forward environment designed to support your well-being at work and at home. From day one, GM integrates Total Rewards resources to help you grow professionally and personally. The culture centers on inclusion and belonging, with a clear commitment to safety and responsible leadership as part of its broader vision for a safer, cleaner, and more equitable future.
The role sits in the General Motors Finance Group in Warren, Michigan, and offers a hybrid work arrangement. You will collaborate across Controllership, Finance, IT, and operations, building partnerships that strengthen controls, drive efficiency, and enhance reporting. GM’s leadership emphasizes accountability, continuous learning, and a respectful, inclusive workplace where every teammate contributes to the company’s mission.
Responsibilities
- Manage and supervise general ledger activity, including posting journal entries and reconciliations in line with US GAAP.
- Identify and resolve accounting risks, issues, and process gaps through thorough assessment.
- Review new warranty coverages and create related financial models.
- Develop and analyze actuarial warranty forecasting models to support planning.
- Assist with quarterly reserve adequacy studies by analyzing claims data.
- Evaluate warranty reserve balances using appropriate actuarial techniques.
- Contribute to annual warranty accrual rate setting activities.
- Provide data, analysis, and ad hoc support to Finance, Product Development, Quality, and Engineering teams.
- Execute internal controls, SOX compliance activities, and established financial procedures.
- Support financial reporting, including consolidated results, SEC documents, and management reporting.
- Assist with audit requests and resolve open items promptly.
- Improve accounting practices, policies, processes, and controls; leverage technology to strengthen controls and reporting.
- Present financial results to stakeholders and leadership with clarity and precision.
- Support special projects and other ad hoc business requests as needed.
- Foster strong partnerships across Controllership, Finance, IT, and operations while modeling GM safety values.
- Promote GM’s culture of inclusion and belonging in day-to-day work.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years in accounting or finance roles.
- Experience with enterprise accounting systems such as SAP or Oracle Hyperion.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of US GAAP and current financial reporting standards.
- Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Adaptability to evolving business needs and organizational change.
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Location and work arrangement
This is a hybrid role based in Warren, MI. The successful candidate will report to General Motors Global Headquarters in Warren, MI at least three days per week, with frequency determined by business needs.
Relocation and sponsorship
Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
GM does not provide immigration sponsorship for this role now or in the future. If you will require sponsorship to work in the United States, this position may not be suitable for your application.
About GM
GM envisions a world with zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion. The company embraces the responsibility to lead transformative change that improves safety, sustainability, and equity for all.
Why join us
GM encourages daily choices that drive meaningful impact through actions and culture. The company seeks to ensure every employee feels they belong to one General Motors team, fostering collaboration across functions and disciplines.
Benefits overview
From day one, GM prioritizes well-being at work and home. Learn about how GM supports a rewarding career and personal growth by exploring Total Rewards resources.
Non-discrimination and accommodations
GM is committed to a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and is inclusive. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, or maternity status.
GM also offers accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, you can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting 1-800-865-7580, including the job title and requisition number in your message.
