8-Mergers and Acquisitions/Internal Controls Accounting...Posted: November 14, 2009
Title: 8-Mergers and Acquisitions/Internal Controls Accounting Manager Location: NY-New York Provides internal and/or external financial analysis, consultation and decision support. Work involves a high level of independent judgment, decision making, creativity and initiative. * Provide technical accounting support to deal teams, Business Development, and Overseas Finance groups as business transactions evolve. * Actively participate in new business development activity. * Evaluate accounting process changes resulting from the M&A activity. * Assist in the development and instruction of common corporate accounting practices * Manage the analysis, application, and implementation of new, existing, and proposed accounting guidance. * Perform research and interpretation of accounting guidance to address technical accounting questions from unit personnel. * Develop and present data to leadership. * Provide support during the financial closing process, financial reporting and analysis, earnings releases, and Sarbanes Oxley 404 compliance. * Provide value-based and market-based analysis that drive decisions. * Oversee Internal Controls compliance for GM's Treasury Operations. * Support/review whitepaper preparation and implementation. * Coordinate the various financial activities within the work group. * 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. * 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,or5-10 years of public accounting,ordemonstrated technical accounting strength in relevant areas of Mergers and Acquisitions. * Thorough knowledge of US GAAP. * Internal Controls experience with heavy emphasis on Sarbanes-Oxley 302 and 404 compliance. * 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. * 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 |
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| | 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 | | Fax: | email only please |
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