Accounting Manager - Product Development

Job Description The Role Controllership’s mission is to serve as a Strategic Business Partner, bringing timely and insightful decisions to all strategic and tactical matters as they related to SEC requirements, accounting, audit/SOX compliance and financial analyses. Leveraging financial systems, we strive to increase visibility, improve efficiency, shorten decision cycle times, and reinforce financial integrity and accountability. Ideal candidates are dynamic accounting professionals focused on learning, personal growth and development and are interested in gaining knowledge and expertise in the Product Development space, covering a wide range of topics including emissions compliance status, contract reviews, vehicle sales agreements and ad hoc projects What You'll Do Coordinate, monitor and analyze results of emissions accounting process. Understand emissions regulations and new accounting standards. Assess impact to financial results and processes. Coordinate with key business partners and escalate issues timely to support decision-making Support and collaborate with finance and other business partners, and other key stakeholders, to ensure compliance with APM requirements, effective controls and accurate reporting Review internal and external financial reporting, including analyzing consolidated results, drafting SEC documents and management review reports Assure accuracy, timeliness, and conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) Review contracts, research appropriate accounting literature, document conclusions in whitepapers, and develop plan to operationalize accounting processes Navigate and understand various systems eSAP, Global Ledger, FINCORE, GCARS, OneStream, and new FoF tools, etc. Resolve complex accounting issues impacting strategic business initiatives and identify potential accounting risks. Utilize new technologies and solutions to create more robust controls, process efficiencies and impactful reporting packages. Recommend types of automations, analytics, and data processing approaches to meet business objectives Initiate and support enhancements that improve the quality and speed of the monthly close process Presentation of financial results to other members of the organization including leadership Assist with special projects and ad hoc requests outside of core job responsibilities Develop strong relationship with business partners support requests/inquiries including Controllership, Finance, International and various other operational partners Maintain controls and work with Financial Assurance and external auditors to support audit requirements, streamline existing business processes and develop new/enhanced control procedures Model GM’s desired behaviors including safety Actively promote GM’s culture of inclusion Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business or related field Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) (required) Public accounting firm experience (preferred) Prior month-end close experience Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance Strong written and oral communication skills Ability to understand and apply accounting and financial reporting standards (US GAAP) Ability to prioritize assignments/projects, take on additional responsibilities and deliver within restricted time constraints Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated commitment to teamwork and partnerships Focus on learning and personal development Ability to embrace and manage change 10 years of relevant work experience in accounting/finance 5 Years Accounting Leadership Experience Desired Qualifications Excellent written and oral communication skills Complex problem solving and analytical abilities Ability to take a strategic, transformational point of view Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated commitment to teamwork and partnerships Ability to interpret GM Accounting Policy and US GAAP and apply to transactions Location: Hybrid. 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