Senior Group Manager, General Accounting

Job description

At Hyundai, we’ve rethought our business and created cars that combine performance, quality, design and innovation into a complete package. It’s time you rethink what you expect from an employer. At Hyundai, we understand you're not just building a career – you're building a life. We believe in our people and realize that our success is a direct result of our commitment in offering you great opportunities for your career. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for a chance to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. WORK MODEL #LI-OnSite WHAT YOU WILL DO The Sr. Group Manager, General Accounting provides strategic leadership and professional expertise in overseeing the General Accounting Department, including general ledger, financial reporting, fixed assets, accounts payable, and payroll. This role ensures the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial records and reporting while maintaining strong internal controls and compliance with accounting standards. This position applies advanced accounting knowledge and people-management expertise to effectively lead the department and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, auditors, vendors, banks, and Hyundai subsidiaries and affiliates. HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Lead the monthly close process and oversee the preparation of internal and external financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance through review of journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and quarterly reserve analyses. Oversee quarter-end and year-end audit processes and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) activities, coordinating with external auditors, affiliates, and the Korean parent company, and managing requests for information from external and regulatory stakeholders. Establish and maintain general accounting policies and procedures, and lead research, evaluation, and implementation of technical accounting matters to ensure compliance with applicable standards and company policies. Provide leadership and development for the General Accounting team while partnering with the Controller to support management and parent-company inquiries, decision-making, and cross-functional initiatives. Design enhancements for general ledger, accounts payable, fixed asset and payroll systems to accommodate long-term corporate objectives and/or changes in company policies and procedures and to improve processing, accuracy and information relevancy. Coordinate testing and implementation of system enhancements. Oversee the retail and wholesale vehicle incentive accruals and lease residual exposure provisions on a monthly/quarterly basis; provide assurance of adequacy through various analytical processes (variance to forecast reporting, etc.). Exercise governance over the payroll and accounts payable operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing, compliance with statutory and company requirements, and effective controls over payments and reporting. Plan and organize external information requests; review and approve departmental expenses, reports, purchases, spending, travel, and perform other assigned duties. WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE Must be a high school graduate. Bachelor’s degree, Accounting or Finance preferred. Master’s degree a plus. At lease ten years of experience of which at least seven years of directly related experience in general accounting. Three to five years of supervisory experience desired. Public accounting (audit) experience preferred. Strong knowledge and experience in technical accounting and governance. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to articulate issues, research complex matters and present findings/recommendations. Experience with financial systems. SAP system expertise preferred. Knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) audit processes, and regulatory compliance. Strong leadership, judgment, and ability to manage and develop accounting professionals. Ability to translate complex accounting matters into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership. CPA desirable. Experience driving process improvements and system enhancements within an ERP environment. WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU Monthly Hyundai/Genesis vehicle lease allowance (including insurance and maintenance) Holiday Pay - the company shuts down with pay between Christmas and New Years. Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts 401(k) retirement plan with Employer Match Additional 401(K) Employer Enhanced Contribution program – eligible after 1 year of employment, in addition to the regular employer matching contribution Vacation and sick time off Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage, including Paid-Family Leave. Mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance program Health advocate (support) Education Reimbursement program: Up to $5,250 per year for employees seeking higher education degrees. External Training and Development Programs Compensation Range: $149,800.00 - $214,000.00 annual base salary WHAT HAPPENS NEXT Express your interest by submitting an application. Once your application is received, our recruiting team will review your application to see if you meet the basic and preferred qualifications listed on the job description. For more information on our hiring process please visit our How We Hire page. OTHER DETAILS Normal office duties Our Company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.