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Ally Financial Careers

General information

Career area
Accounting
Work Location(s)
500 Woodward Avenue, MI
Remote?
No
Ref #
18457
Posted Date
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Working time
Full time

Ally and Your Career

Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that’s more than some cliché people put on job postings. We live this stuff! We see our people as, well, people - with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates as well as work-life balance and diversity and inclusion. From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we strive to build paths that encourage employees to stretch themselves professionally. We want to help you grow, develop, and learn new things. You’re constantly evolving, so shouldn’t your opportunities be, too?

Work Schedule: Ally designates roles as (1) fully on-site, (2) hybrid, or (3) fully remote. Hybrid roles are generally expected to be in the office a certain number of days per week as indicated by your manager. Your hiring manager will discuss this role's specific work requirements with you during the hiring process. All work requirements are subject to change at any time based on leader discretion and/or business need.

The Opportunity

The Tax Analyst II will be a member of the Ally Tax Team. The Tax team is responsible for the recording and reporting of tax results for disclosure in the financial statements, preparing tax calculations used for forecasting, preparing taxable income information for the Income Tax returns, and supporting the preparation of the US Income Tax return. This position plays a critical role in providing accurate, timely, and relevant tax information to key stakeholders of the company. The ability to work in a fast-paced hybrid work environment with a talented team focused on working efficiently to promote work/life balance is strongly preferred.

The Work Itself

  • Perform tax accounting tasks and prepare select footnote disclosures necessary to comply with external reporting requirements.
  • Prepare analyses required to support monthly tax provision entries.
  • Manage Tax Accounts within the GL, including recording entries and reconciling account balances.
  • Calculate tax adjustments based on forecasted data.
  • Calculate tax adjustments on a year end basis for the tax provision as well as the tax return.
  • Review tax return forms prepared by an outside provider.
  • Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) documentation requirements.
  • Assess current operating environment and drive process improvements utilizing technology for automation.
  • Support various audits – internal audit, external audit, account integrity, and spreadsheet testing.
  • Facilitate meetings and project management. Coordinate with other functional areas such as Forecast, Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Capital Markets, Corporate Consolidations, Insurance, etc.
  • Prepare the calculation of provision to tax return adjustments.
  • Operate within OneSource Tax Provision and OneSource Workflow Manager tax software.
  • Assess current accounting practice and ensure appropriate application of accounting policy.
  • Help ensure compliance with FIN 48 (ASC 740) and FAS 5 Uncertain Tax Positions for quarterly and annual reporting.
  • Assist with tax research for income tax matters and document these conclusions in position papers.
  • Interface with leaders and staff of various tax functions.
  • Complete special projects, ad hoc requests, and support enterprise-wide initiatives such as acquisitions, new systems, automation projects, etc.

The Skills You Bring

  • Undergraduate degree required, preferably in accounting - CPA certification is preferred/working toward obtaining CPA.
  • 1+ years of relevant tax or technical accounting experience. Some public accounting is preferred. Outside of public accounting, large multi-national experience is preferred.
  • Experience with ASC 740 is preferred.
  • Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications. SAP or OneSource experience is a plus.
  • High aptitude for new skills, flexibility around work assignments, adaptable to changing priorities, and strong desire to work as part of a team.
  • Highly organized and detail oriented, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong project management skills and ability to effectively prioritize tasks.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communication with professionals at all levels.
  • General openness – wants to learn and excel in all aspects of job. Self-starter and results oriented.

How We'll Have Your Back

Ally's compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals. Our Total Rewards program includes industry-leading compensation and benefits plus additional incentives that are designed to meet your needs and those of your family so you can get the most out of your career and your life, including:

  • Time Away: 11 paid holidays, 20 paid time off days, and 8 hours of volunteer time off, yearly (paid time off is prorated based on start date) 
  • Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan pay downs and 529 educational save up assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and financial learning center and financial coach access.
  • Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including medical, dental and vision, employee, spouse and child life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, Healthcare FSA, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity insurance, and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.
  • Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance as well as paid parental and caregiver leave, Dependent Day Care FSA back-up child and adult/elder care days and childcare discounts.
  • Work-Life Integration: other benefits including Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.
  • Other compensations: depending on the role for which you are considered, you may be eligible for travel allowances, relocation assistance, a signing bonus and/or equity.
  • To view more detailed information about Ally’s Total Rewards, please visit this link: https://www.ally.com/content/dam/pdf/corporate/ally-total-rewards-snapshot.pdf
 

Who We Are:

 

Ally Financial is a customer-centric, leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on "Doing it Right" and being a trusted financial-services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. For more information, visit www.ally.com.

 

Ally is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

 

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at work@ally.com. Ally will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Base Pay Range: $55000 - $95000 USD
An individual's position in the range is determined by the specific role, the scope and responsibilities of the role, work experience, education, certification(s), training, and additional qualifications. We review internal pay, the competitive market, and business environment prior to extending an offer. 
Incentive Compensation: This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan.
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