SVP, Financial Solutions Group Manager (Hybrid)

Controllers Transformation Accounting, Ledger & Close Policy & Governance

– SVP, Financial Solutions Group Manager

The Accounting, Ledger & Close (AL&C) Transformation Initiative has been established under the wider Citi Finance Transformation and comprises three pillars - Accounting, Ledgers and Close, and associated global platforms, processes, and governance. The program includes standardizing and reducing risk across current financial books & records processes and the next iteration of ledger strategy to adopt and implement global standard SaaS accounting and ledger platforms. The outcome will be a robust global process, governance, and controls to ensure consistent and materially accurate, complete, and timely ledger data and financial results. 

The AL&C Transformation Policy & Governance Lead Analyst will deliver on Citi’s Finance Transformation priorities (particularly Consent Order milestones and deliverables). This is a dynamic role with a global scope and provides vertical cross-product exposure. The ideal candidate is a strategic professional who has solid communication (verbal and written) with strong presentation and senior stakeholder management skills.

A solutions mindset, flexibility and diplomacy skills are required to guide / influence others in a highly matrixed environment to achieve both regulatory and business strategic objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, execution and roll-out of Accounting, Ledger & Close governance processes, including:
  • Lead and support implementation of the Accounting, Ledger & Close Policy, Standard and Procedures
  • Support the implementation of the controls framework including design of key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for policy adoption and compliance monitoring; working with different stakeholders across businesses and functions to drive execution.
  • Support various other transformation initiatives and enterprise standards such as CEAM (Enterprise Business Architecture), MCA/ Controls and Data Transformation
  • Act as Policy & Governance SME to multiple stakeholders and /or other team members
  • Participate in formulating and setting strategic direction for the process & controls, organization, and architecture across lines of businesses, products, functions, and locations.
• Provide program management support for the overall AL&C Consent Order Action plan on behalf of the milestone owners in partnership with Finance Transformation PMOs and COO (Chief Operating Office)
• Prepare AL&C program communications, executive updates, and presentations for senior management (including product owners, Lines of Businesses, operations, technology and lines of defenses such as internal audit, compliance).

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant experience, within the financial services industry preferred
• Previous Transformation experience in Finance and/or Accounting
• Previous regulatory experience and/or implementation of Risk & Controls processes are preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills; particularly strong Excel and PowerPoint skills with experience in taking complex concepts and condensing them into palatable visuals
• Has the ability to drive discussions, implement solutions and provide insights with limited support
• Requires strong communication and influencing skills
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy

• Experience and demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred

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Job Family Group:

Finance

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Job Family:

Fin Solutions Dsgn & Implement

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

New York New York United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$176,720.00 - $265,080.00

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