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General Motors · 6 hours ago

Manager - Global Technical Accounting

Detroit, Michigan, United States of America

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

General Motors is a company focused on leading change towards a better and safer world. They are seeking a Manager for their Global Technical Accounting team to support the Corporate Controller in areas such as technical accounting analysis, new standards, and mergers & acquisitions, while providing opportunities to develop a strong foundational knowledge of accounting.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

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, and consolidation

Lease accounting, including embedded leases

Research and development arrangements and other joint ventures

Securitizations

Derivatives – Embedded/NPNS

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

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

Qualification

CPACAUS GAAP knowledgeTechnical Accounting AnalysisMergers & AcquisitionsProblem solvingInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationOral communicationTeamworkLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or Master's degree with major in accounting, business administration correlated 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