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VP, Finance Accounting Lead Analyst

Citigroup Inc

Location: Tampa, Florida
Type: Full-Time, Non-Remote
Posted on: July 26, 2021
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This role is within the Finance - O&T and Global Functions Controller team and will lead various processes including: SOX Controls, Internal Controls, MCA Process (Controls Processes),  Legal Entity Management.  Month End Close (MEC) process, Balance Sheet review and Controllers realted projects.
MCA Monitoring and Attestation -
Review activities, risks, controls and monitoring for Global Functions / EIO&T.
Coordination and review of testing evidence.
Legal Enitity Management - Assist in all aspects of legal entity management
Month End Close / Reconciliations / Balance Sheet reviewThis role will lead and own certain functions around the Global Functions / EIO&T MEC process to provide oversight and direction with accruals, month end adjustments, variance analysis and legal entity management.  This position therefore requires close interaction with Finance Risk Shared Services (FRSS) , FP&A and other teams that affect the MEC and Legal Entity Management process.   This role will also lead the monthly and quarterly Balance Sheet Review presentation as well as assist the AO on certain reconciliations and reconciling adjustments.
Additional responsibilities will include other controllership responsibilities within O&T Controllers, such as responding to accounting questions and inquiries, any required policy changes, identifying opportunities and leading transformation projects, driving process and control standardization, and the development of improved monitoring controls.
The Finance Accounting Lead Analyst is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within own field and contributes to directional strategy by considering their application in own job and the business. Recognized technical authority for an area within the business. Requires basic commercial awareness. There are typically multiple people within the business that provide the same level of subject matter expertise. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Significant impact on the area through complex deliverables. Provides advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business. Work impacts an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family.
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.
• Provides advises on directional strategy by analyzing subject matter and its application in own job and the business.
• Acts as a technical expert who acts as an advisor on significant business/product decisions.
• Take responsibility for the accurate reporting of accounting reconciliations on Citi reporting tools.
• Review and examine key controls for accounting process across multiple process being handled.
• Focuses on the implementation of policies and procedures.
• Partner with key stakeholders including legal entity managers, e.g., Country, Balance Sheet control group (BSCG), Global process lead (GPL) & Global process owner (GPO) across multiple locations communicating progress on assigned process completion.
• Identify and appropriately highlight / escalate potential issues relating to account with stakeholders such as Regional Balance Sheet control group / Country controllers / Global process lead (GPL) and Global process owner (GPO) and work with them for resolution.
• Applies in-depth understanding of concepts and procedures within own area and advanced knowledge of other areas to resolve issues that have impact beyond own area.
• Demonstrates an advanced understanding of how multiple process collectively integrate to contribute to achieving business goals.
• Directly impacts the leadership in multiple process through responsibility for delivery of end results leading to business solutions.
• Ensures essential procedures are followed and contributes to defining standards.
• Provides assurance and partners with audit team to monitor controls and accuracy of accounting.
• Persuades and influences others through strong communication and diplomacy skills.
• 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.
Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 5 years of related accounting and control experience.
• CPA
• Knowledge of legal entity management is a plus.
• Proficiency in P2P, FullSuite, Pearl, CLEMS, CitiRisk, FRS and financial systems is a plus, as well as PC skills including Excel, Word, Powerpoint and adhoc reporting systems.
• Key competencies will include a mix of excellent analytical and problem solving skills, seasoned business judgment and attention to quality and detail.
• Good project management skills, be a self-starter who is able to work independently and be flexible enough to handle multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Relationship skills and experience partnering with multiple businesses as well as the ability to influence and team with colleagues at all levels are necessary.
This role is within the Finance - O&T and Global Functions Controller team and will lead various processes including: SOX Controls, Internal Controls, MCA Process (Controls Processes),  Legal Entity Management.  Month End Close (MEC) process, Balance Sheet review and Controllers realted projects.
MCA Monitoring and Attestation -
Review activities, risks, controls and monitoring for Global Functions / EIO&T.
Coordination and review of testing evidence.
Legal Enitity Management - Assist in all aspects of legal entity management
Month End Close / Reconciliations / Balance Sheet reviewThis role will lead and own certain functions around the Global Functions / EIO&T MEC process to provide oversight and direction with accruals, month end adjustments, variance analysis and legal entity management.  This position therefore requires close interaction with Finance Risk Shared Services (FRSS) , FP&A and other teams that affect the MEC and Legal Entity Management process.   This role will also lead the monthly and quarterly Balance Sheet Review presentation as well as assist the AO on certain reconciliations and reconciling adjustments.
Additional responsibilities will include other controllership responsibilities within O&T Controllers, such as responding to accounting questions and inquiries, any required policy changes, identifying opportunities and leading transformation projects, driving process and control standardization, and the development of improved monitoring controls.
The Finance Accounting Lead Analyst is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within own field and contributes to directional strategy by considering their application in own job and the business. Recognized technical authority for an area within the business. Requires basic commercial awareness. There are typically multiple people within the business that provide the same level of subject matter expertise. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Significant impact on the area through complex deliverables. Provides advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business. Work impacts an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family.
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.
• Provides advises on directional strategy by analyzing subject matter and its application in own job and the business.
• Acts as a technical expert who acts as an advisor on significant business/product decisions.
• Take responsibility for the accurate reporting of accounting reconciliations on Citi reporting tools.
• Review and examine key controls for accounting process across multiple process being handled.
• Focuses on the implementation of policies and procedures.
• Partner with key stakeholders including legal entity managers, e.g., Country, Balance Sheet control group (BSCG), Global process lead (GPL) & Global process owner (GPO) across multiple locations communicating progress on assigned process completion.
• Identify and appropriately highlight / escalate potential issues relating to account with stakeholders such as Regional Balance Sheet control group / Country controllers / Global process lead (GPL) and Global process owner (GPO) and work with them for resolution.
• Applies in-depth understanding of concepts and procedures within own area and advanced knowledge of other areas to resolve issues that have impact beyond own area.
• Demonstrates an advanced understanding of how multiple process collectively integrate to contribute to achieving business goals.
• Directly impacts the leadership in multiple process through responsibility for delivery of end results leading to business solutions.
• Ensures essential procedures are followed and contributes to defining standards.
• Provides assurance and partners with audit team to monitor controls and accuracy of accounting.
• Persuades and influences others through strong communication and diplomacy skills.
• 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.
Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 5 years of related accounting and control experience.
• CPA
• Knowledge of legal entity management is a plus.
• Proficiency in P2P, FullSuite, Pearl, CLEMS, CitiRisk, FRS and financial systems is a plus, as well as PC skills including Excel, Word, Powerpoint and adhoc reporting systems.
• Key competencies will include a mix of excellent analytical and problem solving skills, seasoned business judgment and attention to quality and detail.
• Good project management skills, be a self-starter who is able to work independently and be flexible enough to handle multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Relationship skills and experience partnering with multiple businesses as well as the ability to influence and team with colleagues at all levels are necessary.
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Job Family Group:
Finance
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Job Family:
Financial Accounting
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Time Type:
Full time
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