Position Overview: GM Performance Power Units is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Controller to oversee all aspects of financial accounting, statutory reporting, and compliance across US and overseas entities, including adherence to FIA Financial Regulations. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role demands a qualified accountant with proven expertise in managing complex financial operations, driving accuracy, and leading a high-performing finance team.
This is a pivotal leadership position for a strategic finance professional ready to inspire a team and deliver meaningful value in a fast-evolving motorsports and automotive environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in compliance with US GAAP or other applicable standards across multiple global entities
• Lead consolidation of monthly and annual financial statements, ensuring completeness, compliance, and insightful financial analysis
• Coordinate finance teams across business units to resolve discrepancies and ensure data integrity
• Monitor statutory compliance including FIA Financial Regulations, tax filings, and annual accounts across jurisdictions
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial regulations, accounting standards, and tax laws to ensure ongoing compliance
• Establish and maintain robust internal control frameworks to safeguard assets and ensure financial integrity
• Manage internal and external audits, preparing schedules, liaising with auditors, and addressing findings
• Oversee financial systems and processes, driving automation and efficiency improvements in collaboration with IT and finance teams
• Lead and develop the finance accounting team through coaching, performance management, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Deliver efficient financial operations including process improvements for international e-commerce activities
• Support management reporting and financial analysis, working with FP&A teams to deliver timely and accurate performance insights
• Manage company cash flow, forecasting, banking relationships, and risk mitigation strategies including foreign exchange hedging
• Own risk management initiatives and insurance portfolio, ensuring policies align with company risk appetite
• Lead or participate in strategic projects such as mergers & acquisitions, system implementations, and process reengineering
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or related field; MBA or professional certification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred
• Extensive post-qualified experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar senior finance role within a complex, multi-entity organization
Technical Skills
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, statutory reporting, and complex accounting transactions
• Proven experience with financial consolidation, statutory compliance, and audit management
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerBI, and financial management systems such as IFS, Microsoft D365, SAP, or Oracle
• Strong analytical capabilities to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights
• Experience managing financial controls, risk management frameworks, and internal audit processes
Personal Attributes
• Strategic thinker with a strong business acumen and ability to contribute to corporate planning and decision-making
• Exceptional leadership skills with experience managing, mentoring, and developing finance teams
• Effective communicator capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels, fostering collaboration and trust
• Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic, fast-changing environment
• Proactive, results-driven, and committed to high-quality outcomes
• Integrity and professionalism in all financial and business conduct
• Change-focused with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation
What We Offer
• A critical leadership role shaping financial strategy in a high-performance, global motorsports organization
• Opportunities to influence and improve financial operations, systems, and controls at scale
• Collaborative culture with talented teams and access to advanced financial tools
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career growth prospects within GM’s global network
GM Performance Power Units and all affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity employer(s). Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/posterscreenreader_optimized.pdf.
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