Assistant Controller & Financial Reporting Director

Banco Santander • Miami, FL

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About The Position

Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry and is evolving from a high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization. Our people are at the heart of this journey and together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible. This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference. If you are interested in exploring the possibilities We Want to Talk to You! The Assistant Controller & Financial Reporting Director is responsible, subject to Controller oversight, for the timely and accurate review and delivery of all assigned financial reporting. This includes BSI regulatory reports and BSI international financial reporting to Head Office (BSSA). The position is responsible for the coordination, preparation and delivery of accurate and timely annual legal entity audited financial statements including liaison with external auditors. The position is also responsible for reviewing and timely delivery of all IHC report inputs including SEC and US regulatory reporting requirements as assigned by IHC. Lead and/or contribute to projects at the entity level, U.S. and Group. The Assistant Controller will assist the Controller in determining proper accounting treatment for new products and/or non-recurring transactions. The Assistant Controller will assist in coaching and training less experienced team members. Consistent with all Finance positions, this role is expected to comply with Corporate policies; partnering with other business units to resolve issues; deliver satisfactory results on all audits and examinations; maintaining training; mentoring staff; exemplifying corporate culture; and identifying opportunities for improvement in department functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated required level of proficiency
• 10+ years experience in banking including tax, accounting and financial and regulatory reporting
• Big 4 Experience required.
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.
• Strong general accounting skills.
• Ability to lead, influence and direct peers, subordinates and management.
• Ability to make effective decision making on complex matters.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills.
• Strong financial analysis, modeling, and problem-solving.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex financial transactions and strategies.
• Ability to effectively interact with the market, executive management and vendors.
• Ability to convey a sense of urgency and drive issues/projects to closure.
• CPA Required.
• English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the timely and accurate review and delivery of all assigned financial reporting, including BSI regulatory reports and BSI international financial reporting to Head Office (BSSA).
• Responsible for the coordination, preparation and delivery of accurate and timely annual legal entity audited financial statements including liaison with external auditors.
• Responsible for reviewing and timely delivery of all IHC report inputs including SEC and US regulatory reporting requirements as assigned by IHC.
• Lead and/or contribute to projects at the entity level, U.S. and Group.
• Assist the Controller in determining proper accounting treatment for new products and/or non-recurring transactions.
• Assist in coaching and training less experienced team members.
• Comply with Corporate policies; partnering with other business units to resolve issues; deliver satisfactory results on all audits and examinations; maintaining training; mentoring staff; exemplifying corporate culture; and identifying opportunities for improvement in department functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director