USA Sr. Analyst, Controllership (008FN1)New York, United States of America
USA Job Function Description: The Controllership function is responsible for the operations and controls surrounding accounting, and financial reporting of the institution. This function's responsibilities demonstrate expertise by being able to articulate transactions, recording accounting entries, managing the general ledger and reconciliations, and interpreting and complying with technical accounting matters and financial reporting disclosure requirements and deadlines. Through the Controllership function, stakeholders receive relevant insight and commentary on transaction-level and financial results for analysis and decision making. This opportunity will support Head office reporting, expense reporting, product analysis and ad hoc projects. Some of the requirements: Head office reporting, daily P&L reporting, researching variances, working with the business to implement controls, evaluating impacts of transactions, balance sheet substantiation and work closely with various support groups.
Essential Functions/Responsibilty Statements:
Is a diligent worker who can work both as a team member but also strongly as an individual
Is a fast learner and eager to learn new tasks and add value to the team
Recommends best practices in accounting policies and processes, to the best of their knowledge
Ensures appropriate documentation is maintained for various processes including daily and month end procedures
Adheres to all internal and external controls in place and helps with various internal and external audit and regulator requests
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education: Bachelor's Degree; Accounting with the goal of being a CPA
Master's Degree ; Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems or a equivalent field with goal of being a CPA
Work Experience: 1-4 Years, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or similar field within the Banking or Financial Services Industry
Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of accounting practices and procedures, including US GAAP/IFRS and regulatory reporting standards.
Proficient skills in MS Office, MS Excel, MS Outlook.
Ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines.
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business environment
Ability to adjust to new developments/changing circumstances.
Ability to influence others with positive attitude
Ability to interact with all levels of employees, including senior level management
Ability to leverage technology to improve and automate business tasks.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to details and can analyze information quickly.
Forward thinker with ability to pick up tasks quickly
Licenses/Certification
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) obtained or planned. BS in Accounting preferred.
EEO Statements: At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply.
Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Working Conditions: Frequent Minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking. Occassional moving and lifting equipment and furniture is required to support onsite and offsite meeting setup and teardown. Physically capable of lifting up to fifty pounds, able to bend, kneel, climb ladders.
Employer Rights: Employer Rights:This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate at any time for any reason.
Primary Location: New York, NY, New York
Other Locations: New York-New York
Organization: Santander US Capital Markets LLC
Salary: $56,250 - $95,000/year