GM Defense Accounting Senior Analyst

Description
Work Arrangement
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.
The Role
This position is part of the GM Controllership team supporting GM Defense LLC (GMD), GM's wholly owned subsidiary defense and government-facing business unit. The primary responsibilities of this position include performing technical accounting analysis on emerging transactions and supporting the design and implementation of financial reporting and government contracting processes, systems and controls for GMD. This position requires an understanding of FAR compliant business practices, accounting guidance applicable to the Aerospace and Defense industry and internal and external controls associated with government contracting. This role will serve as a strategic business partner to shape compliant business processes, increase clarity, improve efficiency, shorten decision cycle times, and reinforce financial integrity and accountability.
What You'll Do

• Perform technical accounting analysis on emerging transactions and contracts, document technical accounting memos and present conclusions to leadership
• Identify and operationalize applicable accounting and financial reporting standards (US GAAP and related industry accounting guidance), SEC regulations, and government contracting standards (FAR/DFARS including CAS)
• Evaluate current accounting practices and policies and drive continuous improvement while optimizing GMD's SAP ERP solution
• Identify, interpret, and analyze potential accounting risks and issues
• Support the design, testing and implementation of GM Defense accounting and reporting processes, systems, and controls
• Ensure business transactions and implemented processes conform to SOX control frameworks as well as CAS and FAR/DFAR requirements
• Identify and execute internal controls, SOX compliance and financial procedures
• Ensure designed financial reporting processes focus on accuracy, timeliness, and conformity with professional accounting standards and best practices in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• U.S. citizenship required pursuant to government contract
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business
• 7+ years of professional experience in accounting, finance, and/or related business function
• Prior experience in Aerospace & Defense industry, government contract accounting experience, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and FAR/DFARs knowledge is a must
• Experience with various types of government contracts including FAR covered contracts
• Ability to work with a high level of independent judgment and initiative, while being able to rapidly take on and assimilate work from existing team members when required
• Ability to research, understand, interpret, and apply accounting and financial reporting standards (GAAP)
• Willing to take on additional responsibilities, attend training, and learn new technical skills
• Ability to collaborate with business, IT, and data analysis resources to capture, prioritize and document solution requirements, and drive measurable results

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA)
• Public accounting firm experience
• Experience using SAP for government contract accounting
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Complex problem solving and analytical abilities
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to take a strategic, transformational point of view
• Self-motivated, yet functions well in a team environment
• Passion for innovation, automation, and technology
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated commitment to teamwork and partnerships
• Understanding of (or interest in learning) data structure, data interfaces and systems landscape
• Collaborates accounting information flow with other staffs and business units for optimal decisions
• Initiative to improve and modernize processes, reporting and controls
• Ability to perform technical accounting analysis, document, and communicate conclusions with business implications to other GMD functions including business leadership.

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 compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.

• The salary range for this role is $85,100 - $135,900. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this 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:

• Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
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