Director, Finance Accounting Senior Group Manager

The Finance Accounting Senior Group Manager manages multiple teams through other managers. In-depth understanding of how own sub-function contributes to achieving the objectives of the function. A good understanding of the industry, direct competitors' products and services, is also necessary in order to contribute to the commercial objectives of the business. Requires thorough understanding of strategic direction of the function within the relevant part of the business, combined with a solid conceptual/practical grounding in both the function and/or area of expertise and related subject areas. Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Some external communication/negotiation may be necessary. Responsible for executing functional strategy in area managed. Determines approach to implementing functional strategy. Accountable for end results, budgeting, planning, policy formulation and contribution to future strategy of the area(s). Impact reflects size of team managed, strategic influence on the business and interaction with other functions or businesses. Full management responsibility for multiple teams, including management of people, budget and planning, to include duties such as performance evaluation, compensation, hiring, disciplinary actions and terminations and budget approval. May be doing involved or responsible for diverse (cross-discipline) activities. Typically, a direct report to a C16 role and function as an intergral member of the functional leadership team within a country/site location, job family, or line of business.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the management and control data flows to and within Finance applications to ensure integrity and completeness of data, including by preparing and recording financial transactions for legal vehicle and regulatory reporting purposes, updating the general ledger, recording financial transactions, and preparing of consolidated financial statements, in accordance with management reporting requirements, for legal vehicle & regulatory purposes. Also, includes specialized accounting, such as equity compensation, securitization, payroll and investment accounting.
• Directs and controls strategy and execution of the company’s activities within a major Infrastructure area.
• Recommends objectives, policies, and plans for this area with the most senior executives of the company.
• Partners with the revenue areas to improve efficiency, effectiveness, productivity and / or control.
• Typically a key member of the company’s management team who represents the company in dealings with clients and external bodies.
• Through management team, manages all staff within the relevant Infrastructure area.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of relevant experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred and managerial experience

The Functions Controller will report directly to Functions and Management and Investment Accounting Controller and will be responsible for partnering and acting as a trusted advisor to various stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading Close related activities related for their area
• Monthly and quarterly reporting, including support for financial disclosures, 10Q and 10K.
• Supporting other Controllers and Lead Finance Officers and their teams within Corporate Functions Controllers as the function plays a key role in the day-to-day financial transactions with ownership of the overall Controls and accounting responsibilities.
• Evaluating current processes to ensure robustness of accounting process, adequacy of process & financial controls, as well as driving overall process improvements & efficiencies
• Supporting business initiatives as well as Controller-wide initiatives
• Serving as an escalation point to resolve issues raised by stakeholders.
• Determining the need for policy/ procedure updates and executing these
• Responding to accounting questions and inquiries
• Interfacing with internal and external auditors
• Leading Balance Sheet Substantiation efforts and take full ownership of resolving any reconciliation issues in a timely manner.
• Actively supporting improvement of monthly and quarterly Results packages, including P&L and Balance Sheet variance commentaries.
• Driving risk & control agenda including data accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting and metrics;

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of relevant experience, preferably working for Big 4 Accounting firms, and/or Financial Services Institutions.
• Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CA, or equivalent,
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to articulate complex topics.
• Strong stakeholder management track record and skills
• Ability to communicate, influence and coordinate effectively with a wide range of people across different functions and levels of seniority.
• A self-starter, who proactively seeks to improve existing controls and streamline processes both from a tactical short-term viewpoint, as well as from a strategic long-term perspective
• Ability to assess team readiness levels and coach accordingly, and often influence without authority.
• Ability to adapt quickly to a complex, matrixed environment, have good business judgment, be able to assess the issues, and escalate appropriately.
• Practical knowledge of US GAAP, Inter-Company structure, Knowledge of Financial / Regulatory Reporting.

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In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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