GM Defense - Accounting Manager

Job Description

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 GM's 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 improvements and lead change
• Hire, train, coach, develop and evaluate employees
• Model GM's desired behaviors including safety
• Actively promote GM's culture of diversity, equity and inclusion

Qualifications - Basic Required

Qualifications - Preferred

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.

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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