GM Defense – Accounting Manager

About the role

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.

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
• Own 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

• Bachelor’s degree with major in accounting
• CPA (certified public accountant)
• 7-10 years of relevant work experience in accounting/finance
• Familiarity with accounting processes including consolidation, financial reporting, etc.
• Ability to execute variety of accounting activities including processes to track costs, operational/transactional accounting activities, prepare financial reporting for GM’s consolidated 10-Q/10-K reporting and standalone financial statements, financial controls, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in high pressure situations independently
• Proven ability to operate and collaborate cross functionally
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated commitment to teamwork and partnerships
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of corporate/unit policies and procedures
• Highly proficient personal computer skills and technology driven
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical abilities where problems are complex
• Able to prioritize assignments/projects and multi-task within restricted time constraints
• Embrace and manage change
• Enhancing organizational effectiveness

Preferred Qualifications

• Big 4 accounting experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience a technical accounting role with a government defense contractor
• Government contract accounting experience, Cost accounting standards and FAR/DFARs knowledge
• Experience/ knowledge of Hyperion Financial Systems
• Experience with SAP ERP implementation

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