Entry-Level Finance Controllership Rotational

About the Role

This rotational program offers assignments in high-visibility areas of General Motors' Controllership (Accounting) function. Analysts will collaborate with globally diverse organizations to assemble data, perform analyses, and present recommendations to senior GM executives. Rotations typically last 12 months. Upon completion, participants will join the broader Controllership team. The program is designed to develop broad financial and accounting skills, producing the next generation of Finance and Accounting leaders at General Motors.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate with multiple facets of the General Motors global portfolio by crafting and implementing timely business solutions.
• Play a key role in solving meaningful and important issues facing the company.
• Consolidate and report company results.
• Analyze transactions for appropriate accounting treatment.
• Serve as a strategic business partner to increase transparency, improve efficiency, shorten decision cycle times, and reinforce financial integrity and accountability.
• Assemble data, perform analyses, and present recommendations to senior GM executives.
• Engage in at least one (1) project requiring sophisticated data gathering, analytical capability, and presentation skills.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related fields.
• Graduating between December 2026 and June 2027 OR completing a Bachelor’s degree + additional CPA required coursework or Master’s degree (total 150 hours) between December 2026 and June 2027.
• Available to start full time in June 2027.
• Sophisticated Excel skills.
• Strong modeling and financial valuation skills.
• Knowledge of corporate finance principles, including ability to analyze balance sheets, income statements, cash flow, and capital structure.
• Familiarity with basic accounting principles or advanced accounting principles for Accounting roles.

Qualifications

Required

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related fields.
• Graduating with a Bachelor’s degree between December 2026 and June 2027 OR if currently pursuing CPA: will complete a Bachelor’s degree + additional CPA required coursework or Master’s degree (total 150 hours) between December 2026 and June 2027.
• Availability to start full-time in June 2027.

Preferred

• Currently pursuing a CPA.
• Demonstrates leadership in field of study, extra-curricular activities, or service organizations.
• Strong Analytical Skills.
• Problem Solving.
• Drive for Results.
• Decision Quality.
• Interpersonal Savvy.
• Strategic Agility.
• Managerial Courage.
• Innovative Thinking.
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse team including cross-functional partners.
• Ability to solve problems and develop new methods of analysis to streamline decision-making.
• Ability to dive into data and correct inconsistencies, finding and understanding root causes and drivers.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and trust with ability to deal with ambiguity and take initiative.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet goals in a fast-paced environment.

Work Arrangement

• Hybrid: Expected to report to Warren or Detroit, MI three times per week, at minimum.

Benefits

• Health and wellbeing benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSAs, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance).
• Paid vacation & holidays.
• Tuition assistance programs.
• Employee assistance program.
• GM vehicle discounts.
• Relocation benefits may be available.