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Senior Financial Analyst – GM Canada – Corporate Accounting

  • Emplacement
    • Oshawa, Ontario
  • Type d'emploi Full time
  • Posté
  • Job Requisition JR-202609376

Description

Vacancy Status

Yes - This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (Backfill)

AI Disclosure

As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role

Hybrid - This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to [Location] three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business].

ROLE SUMMARY

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst –Corporate Accounting to support financial reporting, internal controls, and overall financial integrity for GM Canada. Reporting to the Controller & Chief Accounting Officer, the successful candidate will be an active member of the controllership team, involved in monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to deepen technical accounting expertise, enhance financial reporting, and build strong partnerships across Finance, FP&A, Treasury, and GMNA Controllership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Close & Reconciliations

  • Complete monthly and quarterly accounting close processes, including comprehensive preparation of manual journal entries and account reconciliations.

  • Establish and maintain high standards of documentation and support for all manual journal entries and account reconciliations.

Variance Analysis & Reporting

  • Prepare monthly and quarterly variance analysis and reporting packages for senior leadership, clearly articulating and documenting key drivers of changes in account balances versus comparison periods.

AI, Automation & Continuous Improvement

  • Leverage company-provided Artificial Intelligence and automation tools to enhance day-to-day execution, automate routine analyses, and improve data quality.

  • Identify and drive continuous process improvement opportunities across close, reporting, and control activities.

Collaboration & Business Partnership

  • Liaise with the GMNA Controllership group to ensure consistent treatment of similar items and issues across entities.

  • Work closely with FP&A, broader Finance, and Treasury teams to accurately record and forecast various transaction flows from accrual through to payment.

  • Build strong working relationships with peers and cross-functional partners to support sound financial decisions and disciplined controllership.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is strongly preferred.

  • Strong technical accounting knowledge, including core U.S. GAAP concepts and their practical application.

  • Proven experience in financial close, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and variance analysis in a corporate accounting or controllership environment.

  • Strong oral, presentation, and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex accounting matters to non‑experts.

  • Advanced interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders (e.g., peers, advisors, auditors).

  • Self‑directed and able to work with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

  • Proven teamwork and collaboration skills in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a large, complex, multi‑national organization or public accounting firm.

  • Advanced proficiency in Excel

  • Experience with SAP or other major ERP systems.

  • Experience leveraging AI or automation tools to streamline workflows, improve data accuracy, and enhance process efficiency.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $97,800.00 to $146,600.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Benefits:

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

  • Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.

  • Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.

  • Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.

  • Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.

  • GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family, and friends.

THIS JOB IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RELOCATIONS BENEFITS. ANY RELOCATION COSTS WOULD BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Renseignements sur la diversité

General Motors est résolue à être un lieu de travail qui est non seulement exempt de discrimination illégale, mais aussi un endroit qui favorise véritablement l'inclusion et l'appartenance. Nous sommes convaincus que la diversité de la main-d'œuvre permet de créer un environnement dans lequel nos employés peuvent s'épanouir et développer de meilleurs produits pour nos clients. Nous encourageons les candidats intéressés à consulter les principales responsabilités et compétences requises pour chaque rôle et à postuler à tout poste qui leur correspond. Dans le cadre du processus de recrutement, les candidats peuvent devoir, le cas échéant, réussir une évaluation liée au poste ou une présélection d'emploi avant d'être embauchés.  Pour en savoir plus, consultez notre processus de recrutement.

Déclaration concernant l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi (É.-U.)

General Motors est fière d'être un employeur souscrivant au principe de l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi.  Tous les candidats qualifiés seront pris en compte, sans égard à la race, à la couleur, à la religion, au sexe, à l'orientation sexuelle, à l'identité de genre, à l'origine ethnique, aux situations de handicap ou au statut protégé d'ancien combattant. 

Aménagements (É.-U. et Canada)

General Motors offre des occasions à tous les chercheurs d'emploi, y compris les personnes handicapées. Si vous avez besoin d'un accommodement raisonnable pour vous aider dans votre recherche d'emploi ou la soumission de votre candidature, envoyez-nous un courriel à l'adresse [email protected] ou appelez-nous au 800 865-7580. Veuillez inclure dans votre courriel une description spécifique du type d'accommodement demandé, ainsi que le titre d'emploi et le numéro de demande du poste auquel vous postulez.