GBS Finance- Global Accounts Payable Operations Lead

General Motors•Warren, MI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

GM is seeking an outstanding individual to join our Global Business Solutions (GBS) Team where the mission is to “Achieve World Class Status As One Energized Team Through Strategic Partnerships Focused On Employee Experience And Quality Delivering End-to-End Technology Optimization, Data Insights, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, And Governance.” This position offers a great career opportunity within the Global Business Solutions Finance Organization. This person will work as the Global Accounts Payable Operation Lead, responsible for AP Process ownership, collaborating with Global AP counterparts as well as other GM organizations. The role will focus on ensuring a robust control framework, driving efficiencies and common processes as well as lending support to other GM Teams to identify and implement AP solutions. The ability to effectively lead a global team and trouble-shoot / resolve complex issues is imperative. We are looking for a team leader with thorough accounting, finance and process improvement capabilities. Work involves a high level of independent judgment, decision-making, creativity, and initiative.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience
Highly proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
7+ years of Finance experience, preferably in people leader role
Demonstrated ability to recognize and implement process improvement opportunities
Can effectively lead, communicate, and present across all levels of the organization
Develop creative, workable solutions to complex issues
Effective People Leader
Proven problem-solving and analytical abilities
High levels of initiative, creativity, independent judgment, and decision making
Strong interpersonal skills and strong oral and written skills
Cross-functional collaboration; team player, partnership focused
Prioritize multiple projects at once while managing deadline expectations
Work independently while self-motivated in a fast-paced, often ambiguous and rapidly changing environment
Embrace and manage change

Nice To Haves

7+ years of experience in Finance, with controls focus
Process oversight and optimization
Collaborative mindset, with thorough knowledge of GM Org structure
Strong customer focus
Deep understanding of GM corporate policies and procedures

Responsibilities

Lead the AP Team, driving continuous improvement and best practice initiatives
Monitor work of 3rd Party service provider to ensure transactions are processed with first time quality and in compliance with company policies.
Lead the resolution of workflow, business/system processes, and technical issues
Support new business initiatives, system changes, data sharing, etc.
Re-engineer and standardize processes to gain efficiencies and eliminate waste
Work collaboratively with GM cross-functional and project teams to support transformation initiatives
Assist in the training and orientation of other team members and functional end users