Balance Sheet and Cashflow Reporting Manager

GM•Detroit, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of Balance Sheet and Cashflow Reporting will oversee all aspects of the respective department’s accounting function. Be a business partner to the represented function by providing accounting support for current and future transactions. Supervise the finance unit and act as the chief accounting spokesperson for the represented function. Reports to and directly assists the Level 9 or Executive – Accounting on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to SEC reporting requirements, month end close responsibilities, appropriate accounting treatment of significant or unusual transactions, audit / SOX compliance, and financial analyses. - Oversee General Ledger and GCARS cashflow and balance sheet month end close process and related SEC reporting deliverables - Assure accuracy, timeliness, and conformity with professional accounting standards and standard methodologies in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) - Develop, coach and train staff members on the team to maintain center of excellence subject matter expertise as team member rotate in and out of the group - Research and analyze accounting transactions/contracts and closely coordinate with GTA related to documentation and understanding of technical accounting treatment and memos - Actively engage with the broader Controllership teams to seek out significant or unusual transactions to assess early in the process where a cashflow adjustment may be required to achieve the desired cashflow result - Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls, SOX compliance and financial procedures. - Partner with Finance/CFP&A to align and communicate accounting implications for all material business decisions and transactions - Direct team to drive internal and external financial reporting, including drafting and reviewing SEC documents and management review reports, ensuring quality, and administering to a strict timeline; - Act as a liaison to the external auditors, ensuring open matters are resolved timely - Evaluate current accounting practices and policies and drive continuous improvement - Research, interpret, and document all new accounting standards and how each applies to GM as well as comply with external 10-Q/10-K reporting requirements

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with major in accounting or finance
10-12 years of relevant work experience in accounting/finance
GM Consolidation experience
Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
Experience with accounting processes including consolidation, SEC reporting, etc.
Working knowledge on SAP, Global Ledger, and GCARS
Strong foundational accounting expertise
Demonstrated ability to operate in high pressure situations independently
Demonstrated problem solving and analytical abilities where problems are complex
Ability to prioritize assignments/projects and multi-task within restricted time constraints
Embrace and manage change
5+ Years Accounting Leadership Experience

Nice To Haves

Cashflow transaction type mapping and reporting
Big 4 accounting experience
Experience/ knowledge of AI tools, Onestream, GCARS/Hyperion Financial Systems and Global Ledger
CPA (certified public accountant), Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent

Responsibilities

Oversee General Ledger and GCARS cashflow and balance sheet month end close process and related SEC reporting deliverables
Assure accuracy, timeliness, and conformity with professional accounting standards and standard methodologies in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Develop, coach and train staff members on the team to maintain center of excellence subject matter expertise as team member rotate in and out of the group
Research and analyze accounting transactions/contracts and closely coordinate with GTA related to documentation and understanding of technical accounting treatment and memos
Actively engage with the broader Controllership teams to seek out significant or unusual transactions to assess early in the process where a cashflow adjustment may be required to achieve the desired cashflow result
Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls, SOX compliance and financial procedures.
Partner with Finance/CFP&A to align and communicate accounting implications for all material business decisions and transactions
Direct team to drive internal and external financial reporting, including drafting and reviewing SEC documents and management review reports, ensuring quality, and administering to a strict timeline
Act as a liaison to the external auditors, ensuring open matters are resolved timely
Evaluate current accounting practices and policies and drive continuous improvement
Research, interpret, and document all new accounting standards and how each applies to GM as well as comply with external 10-Q/10-K reporting requirements