Assistant Controller - General Motors

Job Description

As an Assistant Controller, you will support the financial management and accounting operations of the business, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, compliance with company policies, and adherence to accounting standards. This role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting functions, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and audit compliance while partnering closely with operational leadership to drive financial performance and profitability.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner closely with operational and finance leadership to support strategic decision-making and improve financial performance.

• Assist in the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and operating reports

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across business units.

• Oversee Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cash Management, Fixed Assets, and Capital Expenditure tracking.

• Monitor cash flow, banking activities, and working capital performance.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, SOX requirements, and applicable accounting standards.

• Coordinate and support internal and external audits, including documentation and remediation efforts.

• Analyze financial results and communicate key trends, risks, and opportunities to leadership.

• Develop and maintain financial controls that safeguard company assets and maximize profitability.

• Train and mentor accounting and operations teams on financial policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Assist in the evaluation of new business opportunities, including financial modeling and pro forma development.

• Support contract compliance, inventory controls, and operational financial performance initiatives.

• Collaborate with senior finance leadership on special projects and regional accounting initiatives.

• Perform additional accounting and finance duties as assigned by the Controller, Director of Finance, or Regional Finance Leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of progressive financial experience required, including AP/AR, payroll, and P&L management

• Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

• Ability to work closely with a team in budgeting, cost controls and monthly reporting is critical.

• Adhering to generally accepted accounting practices and observing all financial controls and processes is required.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work under strict deadlines are essential

• Must be organized, demonstrate initiative and have ability to diagnose current state and achieve process improvement

• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills required

• Candidate must be willing to work event-based hours that include evenings and weekends

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective equipment (PPE).

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