8-Capital Markets Accounting Manager

Title: 8-Capital Markets Accounting Manager Location: NY-New York Manages the accounting, reporting and analysis of debt and derivatives. Work involves a high level of independent judgment, decision making and initiative. * Manage the analysis, application, and implementation of new, existing, and proposed accounting guidance. * Assist in the development and instruction of common corporate accounting practices. * Support/review whitepaper preparation and implementation. * Coordinate the various financial reporting activities within the debt and derivative work groups for activity outside of the United States. * Support the implementation of global debt and derivative monitoring and analytics. * Provide support during the financial closing process, financial reporting and analysis, earnings releases, and Sarbanes Oxley 404 compliance. * Oversee the accounting and controls of Corporate Risk Management and General International Ltd. * Oversee and approve journal entry preparation and postings. * Review and approve account reconciliations. * Develop and present data to leadership.  * Train, coach, develop and evaluate employees. * Instruct or assign work to others. * Participate in the selection of new employees. * Recommend continuing process and internal control improvements. * Provide internal and/or external financial analysis, consultation and decision support. * Provide value-based and market-based analysis that drive decisions. * Proactively finding financial opportunity and leading change. * Frequent contact with others outside the work group. Basic Required Skills: * College degree with major in accounting, business administration or equivalent training. * CPA required with at least 3 years of public accounting experience  industry experience in accounting, or 5-10 years of public accounting. * Thorough knowledge of US GAAP. * Technical accounting knowledge and experience related to the treatment of derivatives. * Demonstrated problem solving and analytical abilities where problems are complex.  * Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated commitment to teamwork and partnerships. * Strong oral and written communication skills. * Proficient personal computer skills * Ability to prioritize assignments/projects and multi-task within restricted time constraints. * Ability to work independently managing a small team with minimal supervision. * Ability to meet strict deadlines. Basic Preferred Skills: * Bachelors Degree in Accounting. * Masters in Business Administration, related advanced degree or financial certification. * Technical accounting experience with hedge accounting * Experience with debt and derivative disclosures. * Ability to quickly understand complex transactions and provide direction to treasury team and accounting leadership regarding impacts on accounting, processes, and controls. * Ability to network and collaborate cross-functionally. * Embrace and manage change.

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Category:	Accounting/Banking/Finance/Insurance
	> Accounting
Location:	New York, NY
County:	New York County
ZIP Code:	10001
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	General Motors
Phone:	email only please
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