Senior Technical Accountant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Why Technical Accounting at GM Financial?

The Technical Accounting team at GM Financial is dedicated to delivering expertise to support accounting for new products, accounting standards changes and fast-changing developments in our business. This role offers a high degree of learning opportunities, including gaining a strong understanding of GM Financials' robust business. Due to the dynamic business environment, agility, being self-driven with a personal desire to grow, accuracy with an attention to detail, as well as the ability to foster and maintain strong partnerships, are crucial for this role.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love collaborating with others, and are ready to grow your career, this is the right role for you.

At GM Financial, our team members define and shape our culture - an environment that welcomes new ideas, fosters integrity and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work - we thrive.

Our Purpose: We pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters.

Hybrid model opportunity in Detroit, MI or Fort Worth, TX: Potential to work 3 days remote and 2 day onsite.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role, you will:

• Proactively monitor the development of new and emerging US GAAP and SEC accounting guidance including assessing the current and future implications, developing implementation plans and training & communicating with the business units, countries and functional departments that are impacted
• Participate in the identification, research, and communication of accounting implications in relation to new business transactions and ventures or other non-routine events with the impacted business units, countries or functional departments
• Prepare technical accounting memos for complex or non-standard transactions, including lease accounting (ASC 842), revenue recognition (ASC 606), financing transactions, impairment reviews, and consolidation assessments
• Support North America, International Operations and Corporate Controller staff and regional/business finance staff on accounting questions and technical accounting guidance interpretation
• Support the continuous creation, review and update of global accounting policies, as well as working closely with GMF controllership function, in reviewing existing policies to determine those requiring update, clarification, expansion, or modification
• Support training of appropriate personnel globally on accounting rules and policies
• Undertake special projects and support Global Finance and Controllership initiatives, as needed
• Lead and identify process improvement initiatives for the Technical Accounting team

• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, including developing excellent presentation skills
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people, within the Controller's group and globally in-country - as well as at all levels (subordinates and superiors)
• Possess a continuous improvement and problem solving mindset
• Ability to participate in the research and documentation of complex accounting issues
• Experience with a multinational corporation working with multiple locations,
• Experience in automotive finance
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Oracle, etc

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance required
• 5-7 years public accounting or SEC public company experience required

• CPA Certification Upon Hire required