What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Assurance Analyst I position at GM Financial?
Why Financial Assurance at GM Financial?
Our Financial Assurance team facilitates the compliance of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and Regulation AB (Reg AB) requirements for GM Financial. Our team works closely with other departments as well as the external auditor in planning, scoping, and testing for both the SOX and Reg AB engagements. We conclude on the adequacy of internal controls over financial reporting, evaluate IT general controls that support financially significant applications, databases, operating systems, and interfaces, and determine compliance with servicing criteria that are mandated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
As a team member, you will collaborate with various departments within GM Financial to confirm compliance with SOX or Reg AB. If you feel empowered when challenged, communicate effectively, and adapt well to feedback in a high performing environment, this could be the right place for you.
If you would like to be a part of a company that supports all aspects of your well-being and professional growth, join the GMF Financial Assurance team to develop your career with a strong, diverse, and people-first company.
Responsibilities
About the role:
The Financial Assurance Analyst I is primarily responsible for facilitating the various aspects of compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and/or Regulation AB requirements. The Analyst I will complete work in accordance with applicable methodology (including considerations for the General Motors approach where applicable) and standards, defined plans, budgets, and schedules. The Analyst I also participates in company projects as needed to assess impact to internal controls over financial reporting or applicable Reg AB servicing criteria.
In this role you will:
- Develop and execute SOX testing with supervision, including assessing process risks, documenting business processes, identifying and evaluating the design and operation of controls, and/or assessing compliance with applicable Regulation AB servicing criteria
- Assist Financial Assurance management with periodic follow-up on the status of implementation of action plans through interaction with management; perform remediation testing
- Build effective working relationships with team members, all levels of management, and the external audit team
- Virtual rotation with the parent may be required
- Report to work as scheduled
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Conform with all company policies and procedures
Qualifications
What makes you a dream candidate?
- Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), and Regulation AB, including the 1122(d) servicing criteria requirements
- Knowledge of workpaper software and data mining tools
- Working knowledge in analysis and presentation of data
- Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards
- Knowledge of fraud risk factors and schemes
- General understanding of information technology processes
- Working knowledge of COSO framework
- Working knowledge of finance/lending operations
- Ability to execute test programs and other tasks with supervision
- Able to work independently and as a member of a team
- Knowledge of computer skills, Microsoft Office and related software
- Good communication, written and verbal skills
- Analytical skills
- Ability to exercise judgment
- Good Business Acumen
- Leadership skills
- Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion values; Work to create an environment that is safe and welcoming for all
Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent field required
- 0-2 years experience in SOX or Regulation AB compliance and/or financial audit in a finance/lending related industry required
Licenses
- CIA, CPA, or local country equivalent preferred
What We Offer: Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays.
Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.
Compensation: Competitive pay and bonus eligibility
Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-days a week in office
