GBS Finance and Accounting Leads (Night Shift) at General Motors

Taguig City, National Capital Region, Philippines

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

AutomotiveIndustries

Requirements

Highly motivated and qualified individual flexible to accept lead roles in teams such as General Accounting, FP&A, Tax Compliance, Statutory Reporting and Compliance
Knowledge of tax principles applied in countries in-scope to optimize minimal scrutiny and audit assessments
Expertise in US GAAP for monthly/quarterly/annual tax closing and reporting
Ability to review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations, including high-risk processes, as reviewer, approver, and 1st level escalations
Knowledge of GM accounting policies and procedures, internal controls, and external regulatory requirements
Experience supporting internal and external audits, including leading and facilitating audits with implementation of controls post-audit
Knowledge of accounting processes across business areas or systems, ability to interpret data, identify and resolve issues, and provide clear reporting
Ability to own highly complex processes (e.g., regional scope and multiple cross-functional seams), manage touchpoints, resolve tradeoffs for effectiveness and efficiency
Knowledge of indirect taxes and developments affecting the business/country
Adept in managing and engaging a large, diverse group of professionals, ensuring growth opportunities
Skills in employee goal setting, CAP, and development linked to GM GBS objectives
Ability to provide guidance and expertise on Accounting Standards and regulatory compliance
Superior stakeholder management, strengthening relationships with Controllership stakeholders, serving as liaison
Focus on customer service, developing/monitoring/publishing SLA/KPI dashboards, engaging stakeholders
Ability to maintain relationships with GBS/GM Controllership teams and drive performance
Leadership in transformation, executing continuous improvements, redefining processes, raising service levels
Willingness to work night shift hybrid role (report to office 3 times per week or as dictated by business)
No need for immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT)

Responsibilities

Lead the function in accordance with tax principles to optimize minimal scrutiny and audit assessments from jurisdictional reviews
Timely and quality review and submission of tax returns (VAT/GST, Corporate Income Tax, Property Tax, annual reports)
Manage execution of monthly/quarterly/annual tax closing and reporting per US GAAP, including timely journal entries and accounts reconciliation
Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations for high-risk processes; handle 1st level escalations
Maintain complete and current Tax department policies and procedures; ensure compliance with GM policies, internal controls, and regulations
Support internal and external audits; lead and facilitate audits with post-audit control implementation
Apply knowledge of accounting processes, interpret data to identify/resolve issues, provide clear reporting, analyze for improvements
Own highly complex processes, manage touchpoints/seams, resolve tradeoffs for sustainable effectiveness/efficiency
Maintain and apply knowledge of indirect taxes and developments affecting the business/country
Develop case for change, communicate progress/status, lead transition plans for processes, organization, systems, tools
Bring suspected accounting/control issues forward immediately and find quick solutions
Manage and engage large, diverse group of professionals; create workplace of choice with growth opportunities
Develop employee goal setting/CAP and development linked to GM GBS objectives
Provide guidance/expertise to staff on Accounting Standards and regulatory compliance
Strengthen relationships with Controllership stakeholders; serve as liaison on key engagements
Focus on customer service/satisfaction; develop/monitor/publish SLA/KPI dashboard; engage stakeholders in performance dialogues
Maintain relationships with GBS/GM Controllership teams; monitor progress against plan and drive performance
Lead team to execute continuous improvements, redefine processes, and raise service levels

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

US GAAPTax ComplianceVATGSTCorporate Income TaxProperty TaxJournal EntriesAccount ReconciliationsInternal ControlsAuditsFP&AStatutory ReportingGeneral Accounting

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote role or does it require office presence?

This role is categorized as hybrid on night shift, meaning the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills and responsibilities are required for this role?

The role requires expertise in tax principles, timely review and submission of tax returns (VAT/GST, Corporate Income Tax, etc.), managing tax closing and reporting per US GAAP, reviewing journal entries and reconciliations, maintaining policies, supporting audits, and leading complex processes.

What does the team structure look like for this position?

This is a lead role involving people leadership responsibilities, adept in managing and engaging a large, diverse group of professionals, with teams including General Accounting, FP&A, Tax Compliance, Statutory Reporting and Compliance, among others.

Does GM provide immigration sponsorship for this role?

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role, such as H-1B, TN, or STEM OPT, now or in the future.

General Motors

Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles

About General Motors

General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, generating revenue through vehicle sales and financing services. GM stands out from competitors with its commitment to community service, sustainability, and diversity, as evidenced by a majority female Board of Directors. The company's goal is to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.

Detroit, MichiganHeadquarters

1908Year Founded

$486.7MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Financial ServicesIndustries

10,001+Employees