Finance – Accounting Analyst Rotational Program – Accounting Rotational Program

Job Description

Entry-Level Finance Controllership Rotational Program | General Motors

The Tone:
This is a full-time, entry-level rotational program at General Motors, based in a hybrid work arrangement in Warren or Detroit, MI. General Motors is an organization committed to a “One Team” approach, fostering cross-functional collaboration to achieve enterprise-wide results. The company envisions a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion, embracing the responsibility to lead meaningful change. This program offers the opportunity to support and coordinate across GM’s global portfolio, crafting timely business solutions and playing a key role in solving important issues facing the company.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid: Warren, MI or Detroit, MI

• Team: Controllership, Audit, and/or Tax, within the Accounting Controllership organization.
• Mission: To develop broad financial and accounting skills that will produce the next generation of Finance and Accounting leaders at General Motors by increasing transparency, improving efficiency, shortening decision cycle times, and reinforcing financial integrity and accountability.
• Tech Stack: Sophisticated Excel skills, financial modeling, financial valuation skills

What You’ll Actually Do
• Collaborate: Work within a “One Team” culture to achieve enterprise-wide results by collaborating cross-functionally with diverse teams across the global portfolio.
• Strategize & Solve: Support and coordinate with multiple facets of General Motors’ global operations by crafting and implementing timely business solutions to meaningful company issues.
• Analyze & Present: Assemble data, perform in-depth financial and accounting analyses, and present recommendations to senior GM executives from globally diverse organizations.
• Develop Skills: Complete average 12-month rotations within the Accounting Controllership organization, including potential assignments in Audit and/or Tax, to develop broad financial and accounting skills, preparing you for future leadership roles.
• Lead Projects: Undertake at least one high-visibility project requiring sophisticated data gathering, analytical capability, and strong presentation skills to increase transparency and reinforce financial integrity.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related fields; this is an Entry-Level role designed for individuals aspiring to become future Finance and Accounting leaders.
• Experience: Graduating with a Bachelor’s degree between December 2026 and June 2027, OR if pursuing a CPA, completing a Bachelor’s degree plus additional CPA required coursework or a Master’s degree (total 150 hours) between December 2026 and June 2027; available to start full time in June 2027.
• Skills: Strong analytical capabilities including knowledge of corporate finance principles (e.g., ability to analyze balance sheets, income statements, cash flow, and capital structure); familiarity with basic or advanced accounting principles for relevant roles; sophisticated Excel skills with strong modeling and financial valuation capabilities.
• Bonus: Currently pursuing a CPA; demonstration of leadership in academic, extra-curricular activities, or service organizations; strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities; interpersonal savvy and strategic agility; high level of integrity, accountability, and trust with the ability to manage ambiguity, take initiative, prioritize, multi-task, and meet goals.