Lead Controllership

Bread Financial•Columbus, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Every career journey is personal. That's why we empower you with the tools and support to create your own success story. Be challenged. Be heard. Be valued. Be you ... be here. Job Summary The Lead Controllership Analyst is responsible for overseeing financial reporting, accounting operations, and internal controls within the organization. This role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS) and regulatory requirements. The position requires collaboration with Controllership management, auditors, and cross-functional teams to drive financial accuracy, enhance internal controls, and support strategic decision-making. The Lead Analyst provides critical financial insights that align with the company's overall financial objectives while ensuring robust financial governance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or a related field.
8+ years experience in Accounting, Finance or Audit.
Accounting
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Analytical Intelligence
Critical Thinking
Project Management
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Internal Controls
Relationship Management
Bank Regulations
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
SEC Compliance
SEC Regulations
Ability to travel up to 10% annually
Communicate/Hearing
Communicate/Talking
Stationary Position/Seated
Typing/Writing

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or a related field.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
10+ years of experience in Accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, internal controls, analysis, and reporting.
Experience with Peoplesoft, Hyperion/Essbase, Alteryx

Responsibilities

Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory guidelines. Perform variance analysis, trend analysis, and reconciliations to provide meaningful financial insights. Ensure timely and accurate submission of financial reports to management and external stakeholders. - (30%)
Oversee comprehensive financial analysis to support decision-making processes. Provide insights on financial performance, identify trends, and recommend actions to achieve financial objectives. - (30%)
Lead and manage financial transformation initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness across the controllership function. This includes redesigning processes, implementing best practices, and driving change management efforts. - (10%)
Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute strategic financial plans. Align controllership activities with organizational goals and ensure that financial strategies support business growth and sustainability. - (10%)
Champion the adoption of automation tools and technologies to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations. Lead the integration of advanced financial systems and software. - (10%)
Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies. Manage financial risks by establishing robust controls and procedures to safeguard the organizations assets. - (10%)

Benefits

Bread Financial offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and other voluntary benefits (including basic and optional life insurance, supplemental medical plans, and short and long-term disability) to eligible associates (regular full-time associates scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more) and their spouses/domestic partners, and child(ren) under the age of 26.
New associate elected coverage begins on date of hire (with the exception of disability coverage which has a 6-month waiting period).
Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave for eligible parents is available after a 180-day waiting period.
Hired associates can immediately enroll in Bread Financial’s 401(k) plan.
All associates receive 11 paid holidays.
Associates have discretion in managing their time away from work through the Flexible Time Off (FTO) program and may need to notify and receive approval from their manager prior to taking the time off.
Associates (except those located in Illinois) receive 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time (“PSST”) upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year.
Illinois associates receive 40 hours of Illinois PSST upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year and 40 hours of Illinois Paid Leave upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year.
Illinois Paid Leave must be used before associates in Illinois will be approved to take FTO.
Hired associates will be able to elect the purchase company stock during offering periods in June and December.
You will be eligible for an annual incentive bonus based on individual and company performance.