Senior Financial Analyst Job at General Motors (Oshawa)

Job Description

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.

Job Responsibility

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
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
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
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

Requirements

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

Nice to have

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

What we offer

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

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