Product Costing and Inventory Analyst

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid, meaning the successful candidate will be required to report to the office based on business needs, with in-office attendance determined as necessary.

The Role

Serve as a Strategic Business Partner, bringing timely and insightful decisions to all strategic and tactical matters as they related to SEC requirements, accounting, audit/SOX compliance and financial analyses, leveraging financial systems and processes that increase clarity, improve efficiency, shorten decision cycle times, and reinforce financial integrity and accountability.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for operationally executing and supporting from Product Costing and Inventory perspective:

  • Monthly closing and reporting as per US GAAP

  • Annual closing as per US GAAP

• Propose Journal Entries based on financial information

• Compliance with GM Corporate policies and external regulatory requirements

• Support internal and external audits

• Interacts with internal/external related parties (impacted Business Units, Global Controller’s Team, Global Finance Teams, Global Systems Teams, etc.)

• Has strong control focus – brings any issues (accounting or control related) forward immediately

• Has a strong focus on process improvements to drive quality accounting and compliance

  • Frequent contact with others outside of work group, including various Business Unit(s) functions and management/directors, to accomplish tasks and resolve issues

  • Participation in Special Projects (including LEAN/Six Sigma activities and automation) - eventual leader of such projects

  • Responsible for the day- to-day product costing, financial reporting and analysis for assigned functional areas.

  • Research, analyze, and explain variances on month-on-month, year-on-year, prior-to-current of Actuals information.

  • Research and resolve Business Unit(s) inquiries for assigned functional areas.

  • Prepare costing and profitability analysis for management decision-making process when business needs.

  • Responsible for performing special projects to improve process efficiency and performance Projects as assigned by Management.

  • Demonstrate appropriate understanding / working knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls and apply them.

  • Demonstrate appropriate understanding / working knowledge of the Company’s operational, production, and trade flows.

  • Provide timely, relevant, and accurate reporting & analysis related to vehicle costing and contribution margin of various product lines of Business unit(s) assigned.

  • Investigate and report to the direct supervisor any inconsistencies or improprieties.

  • Identify non-value-added processes within the team and seek solutions.

• While this is a mid-shift, month-end closing tasks and meetings with certain Business Units may call for a slide shift to report at a later time

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)​​  

• Education: BS Accountancy graduate

• Years of experience: more than 3 years

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)​  

• Understanding of US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX /Internal Control Requirements – additionally, continue to attend trainings on these topics to remain adequately informed and knowledgeable

• Working knowledge of SAP and costing systems, as necessary for the role (i.e. other GM systems as required for the assigned position). Systems and level of knowledge necessary will vary – employee must be willing to continuously learn the GM systems landscape and functionality.

• Problem Solving

• Integrity and Trust

• Interpersonal Savvy

• Learning on the Fly

• Client Service Mindset

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Works effectively with remote colleagues via various communication channels

• Research accounting and costing issues and prescribe appropriate resolution

• Ability to pursue open issues to resolution

• High level of analytical ability to solve unusual and difficult issues

• Works effectively with others and as part of a team

• Fluent in English