Finance Transformation Office Lead - New York, United States - Citi

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3 weeks ago

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Description

The Finance Transformation Group, in conjunction with the Function execution teams, is responsible for the successful delivery of complex regulatory and cross-business transformational Initiative(s) as part of Citi's Transformation.

This role, a senior member of the Finance Transformation Office, will facilitate and guide the strategic target state remediation of Citi's reporting and financial books and records capabilities.

The FTO Lead for Controllers role requires a broad and comprehensive understanding of systems and practices relevant to the Controllers function as well as practical experience in accounting, regulatory reporting and data.

In-depth knowledge of the products/services is necessary to contribute to setting the strategic direction.


This position will report into the Head of Finance Transformation and will involve driving alignment and achieving outcomes across the firm, including senior partners in the businesses, Finance, Risk and Technology.

Excellent communication skills are required in order to influence the wide range of audiences.

This is a highly strategic role that requires strong leadership skills with the ability to build high performing teams, effective regulatory interaction and C-level interaction.

A proven track record in delivering large, complex bodies of work is required as the Transformation Head will develop medium-to-long-term plans and execute functional strategies, requiring coordination and integration across businesses, functions and geographies.


Responsibilities:


  • Facilitates and guides strategic Controller transformation execution in a fast paced environment, to tight timelines.
  • Supplement the Program Execution team with surge capacity including in the definition of a strategic architecture and implementation of strategic data solutions, common processes and integrated technology platforms, when needed.
  • Facilitates and guides the review and replanning efforts and recommends objectives, policies, and plans to get work back on track.
  • Identifies opportunities to scale efficiencies and identify new ways of working.
  • Escalates early when expectations are not being met or support is required and has authority to negotiate and make independent decisions on issues/activities that have critical impact to the function.
  • Ensures risk reduction across the transformation by ensuring work is appropriately resourced, thoughtfully planned, focused on outcomes and has clear ownership
  • Frequently involved in a wide range of diverse activities that require strategic vision and analysis. The job is typically required to think beyond the existing solutions, assumptions or current knowledge of sophisticated areas that ultimately affect the business/geographic region or a major segment of it.
  • C-Level executive communication and effective regulatory interaction

Qualifications:

  • 20+ years of relevant experience within the financial services industry required.
  • Experience in Controllers or Treasury function within a financial services setting.
  • Broad understanding of financial books and records principles, as well as key regulations and reporting
  • In depth understanding of banking products/systems
  • Knowledge and expertise in Program Management, including Project Management and/or management reporting and analysis. Requires a broad and comprehensive understanding of the different Finance systems and practices relevant to the function.
  • Indepth knowledge of the industry and emerging regulation is also necessary in order to contribute to the objectives of the function. Requires thorough understanding of strategic direction of the function within the business, combined with a solid conceptual/practical grounding in both the function and/ or area of expertise.
  • Excellent communication skills required in order to influence a wide range of audiences.

Education:


  • Bachelors/University degree, Master's degree preferred; significant managerial experience
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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:
$250, $500,000.00

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Apr 22, 202- Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.


Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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