Senior Technical Accountant & Financial Analyst- CPA Job

Date: May 4, 2011

Location: Warren, MI, US

Senior Technical Accountant & Financial Analyst- CPA-FIN0002486
General Motors Senior Technical Accountant (CPA) & Financial Analyst job will be responsible for analyzing quantitative data or complex problems of various types.

The Senior Technical Accountant (CPA) & Financial Analyst job will also participate in financial close process and develop new methods of analysis, select methods of data presentation (charts, diagrams, and graphs).

This position involves a high level of independent judgment, decision-making, accuracy, creativity, and initiative.

As GM's Senior Technical Accountant (CPA) & Financial Analyst job, you will:

* Review complex contracts and prepare whitepapers.
* Research accounting issues and establish appropriate assistance.
* Prepare analysis of financial statements for applicable areas and prepare SEC disclosures.
* Work with external auditors (Deloitte & Touche LLP), General Motors Audit Services (GMAS), Corporate Accounting, Global/GMNA SOX Auditors, GM Tax Staff, NYTO, 3rd party providers (ACS) and Global Financial Shared Service Centers on various accounting projects and other matters.
* Comply with GM Accounting Policy, U.S. GAAP and local GAAP (when applicable); create related accounting policy based on US GAAP.
* Develop common processes, re-engineer and streamline work efforts throughout department and other impacted areas.
* Provide metrics for business decision making.
* Analyze data, evaluate trends and make recommendations.
* Identify, interpret, and analyze potential accounting risks and issues.
* Perform other accounting related tasks (e.g., journal entries, reconciliations, etc.).
* Participate in SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance, Audits and resolution of any matters.
* Provide internal and/or external financial analysis, consultation and decision support.
* Write reports and summaries of findings.
* Develop and presents data to other members of the organization.

Qualifications

Basic Required

· BS Accounting/Finance

· CPA or equivalent (e.g. Chartered Accountant (CA)) - active license holder

· Previous Public Accounting experience or equivalent industry experience (5-10 years)

· Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles)

· Ability to prioritize assignments/projects and multi-task within restricted time constraints

· Demonstrated process improvement skills

· Outstanding change management skills

· Project management skills

· Excellent communication, team building, and planning skills

· Aptitude to resolve issues under tight timeframes and pressure

· Proactive work style; desire to take on additional responsibilities

· Highly proficient PC skills--Word, Excel, Access, Lotus Notes, Hyperion

· Strong oral and written communication skills

Basic Preferred

· MBA or other Masters

· Knowledge of International Financial & Reporting Standards (IFRS)

· Familiarity with a financial system is a strong plus (Hyperion, oracle, HFM, SAP...)

Location:30500 Mound Road Warren, MI

Primary Location
US-MI-Warren

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