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The FB&R Accounting Transformation Manager will support the delivery of Citi’s Finance Transformation priorities, specifically the Strategic Accounting & Ledger Program. Additionally, accountable for management of complex/critical/large professional disciplinary areas. Leads and directs a team of professionals. Requires a comprehensive understanding of multiple areas within a function and how they interact in order to achieve the objectives of the function. Applies in-depth understanding of the business impact of technical contributions. Generally accountable for delivery of a full range of services to one or more businesses/ geographic regions. Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Exercises control over resources, policy formulation and planning. Primarily affects a sub-function. Involved in short- to medium-term planning of actions and resources for own area. Full management responsibility of a team or multiple teams, including management of people, budget and planning, to include performance evaluation, compensation, hiring, disciplinary actions and terminations and budget approval. The Financial Books & Records (FB&R) Transformation Initiative has been established under the wider Citi Finance Transformation and comprises three pillars - Accounting, Ledgers and Close.

Responsibilities :

• Support Product Owners/ Workstream leads in the successful execution of FB&R Instrument Sub-Ledger strategy and related workstreams, including operating model, process and controls.

• Work with existing Accounting and Sub-Ledger platforms to identify and define requirements, including key use cases and stories, for integration into program roadmap to decommission legacy capabilities and platforms.

• Partner with Accounting Transformation director to coordinate alignment of Accounting Hub and Sub-Ledger functionality.

• Deliver the transformation of US GAAP, IFRS and Local GAAP Accounting through defining requirements and implementing multi-GAAP accounting rules.

• Drive the identification of data sources and data requirements to feed into the Accounting Hub and Sub-Ledger.

• Participate in testing, deployment of system modules and provide inputs to defining the future state service delivery and sustainment model.

• Participate in strategic ledger governance meetings and complete deliverables within Integrated Project Plan.

• Own workstream deliverables and manage intra- and inter-dependencies across business stakeholder groups.

• Build strong relationships with Program Office Leaders, Program Sponsors and Technology Leaders as well as stakeholders in other Citi-wide initiatives (Finance Data initiative, Consent Order), Product Control, Financial Control, and operational stakeholders (FRSS) to identify further transformation opportunities.

• Provide workstream level metrics and business cases including risk reduction and efficiency measures.

• Deliver workstream communications, prepare and present FB&R updates to senior management forums.

• Partner with other Product Owners (Accounting, Ledger, Close, Operating Model, Process, or Controls) to coordinate priorities and ensure consistency of deliverables and artifacts across all workstreams.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant experience, within the financial services industry highly preferred.

• Requires a comprehensive knowledge of multiple areas within a function and how they interact in order to achieve the goals of the function.

• Requires communication and diplomacy skills in order to guide and influence others.

• Experience and demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a complex and dynamic environment.

• Self-motivated with the ability to make decisions in the absence of detailed instructions.

• Proficient Microsoft Office skills.

• In depth knowledge of banking products / systems highly preferred.

• CPA preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Master's degree preferred.

A proven track record in large-scale complex programs, change management, process simplification & re-engineering and technology enabled (SaaS/Oracle/SAP) implementation are preferred.

Job Family Group:

Finance

Job Family:

Fin Solutions Dsgn & Implement

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

New York New York United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$176,720.00 - $265,080.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Apr 15, 2024

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