Finance Accounting Lead Analyst VP

Citi • Tampa, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

U.S. Consumer Cards (USCC) is a core business unit within Citibank and includes several Card Product teams including Partnership Cards and Development. Partnership Cards and Development Controllership provides accounting, control, and reporting support for USCC. Major partner relationships within Partner Cards and Development include Costco, American Airlines, The Home Depot (THD), Best Buy, Macy’s, AT&T, LL Bean and numerous other smaller portfolios. The Partnership Cards Controllers organization is part of the Global Function unit within Citi. The Finance Accounting Senior Manager is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within own field and the business in general. Such individual is recognized for technical authority for their area within the business. The role requires basic commercial awareness, development and utilization of clear communication and diplomacy skills. It also requires the ability to guide, influence and convince others, in particular, colleagues in other areas. 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. Finance Accounting Senior Manager will report to the Partner Payments Lead for Partner Cards and Development. This team is responsible for financial reporting, partnership reporting and control matters for the consumer credit card portfolio within Partner Cards and Development. The individual in this role will work across functions including Controller's Organization, the Business, and LFO's, and internal and external auditors on matters related to financial reporting.

Requirements

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) / Master in business administration (MBA)/ Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent combination of education
• 6+ years of experience in accounting management with commensurate stakeholder management experience
• Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage Best Buy portfolio financial reporting and process settlements according to contractual obligations.
• 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, 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 / 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.
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
• 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.
• Performs calculations of GL entries for monthly revenue share and various business accruals
• Participates in monthly income statement reviews during month end close process; identifies drivers of period over period variances
• Performs Balance sheet variance analysis throughout close process
• Prepares monthly partner settlement documents and revenue share calculations.

Benefits

• medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• wellness programs
• paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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