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Assistant Director - Global Tax Accounting

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General Motors

Assistant Director - Global Tax Accounting

Detroit, MI

Description

Work Arrangement

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Detroit Renaissance Center, Detroit MI, three times per week, at minimum.

The Role

The Assistant Director of Global Tax Accounting is responsible for managing processes necessary to ensure GM's income taxes are properly accounted for pursuant to ASC 740 and appropriately reported in its SEC filings, including both U.S. and Non-U.S. local tax impacts of foreign business activity. This person provides timely and accurate information and advice on income tax accounting results and expectations to key Corporate and regional GM leaders and is responsible for administering SOX compliance with respect to the financial reporting of taxes. The Assistant Director - Global Tax Accounting reports directly to the Director - Global Tax Reporting.

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What You'll Do

  • US GAAP monthly, quarterly and annual tax accounting processes for the U.S. and non-U.S. regions, including deferred/current tax calculation, cash tax forecast, effective tax rate forecast, valuation allowance analysis, and uncertain tax positions and tax contingencies
  • Manage quarterly U.S. GAAP reporting of global tax accounting results
  • Resolve unique tax accounting issues (e.g. M&A, divestiture) and drive leading practices
  • Technical accounting analysis of legislative developments
  • Team leadership and development

Additional Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelors degree in a related field
  • CPA with 10+ years of relevant large public accounting firm or private industry experience.
  • Strong tax technical skills and understanding of financial and tax reporting requirements
  • Hands-on experience with the preparation and review of U.S. GAAP income tax provisions including ASC 740, APB 23, ASC 740-10-25 (Fin 48) tax contingency accounting, and other related accounting pronouncements
  • Ability to work effectively with Tax, Finance, Legal and other departments in the U.S. and other countries
  • A company vehicle will be provided for this role with successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report review.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Experience with a U.S. based multinational and Masters in Tax preferred.
  • Experience successfully leading and managing a team of tax professionals
  • Systems experience with tax solutions products (OneSource) and ERP ledgering systems (SAP software)

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

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Diversity Information

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Client-provided location(s): Detroit, MI, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202422342
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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