Business Execution – Controllers

Business Execution – Controllers

Requirements

• 10+ years of financial services experience in global and complex settings with multiple stakeholders strongly preferred
• Strong leadership/executive presence with strong oral and written communication skills, including proven experience in developing senior executive presentations, communications, and concise updates / talking points
• Openness to challenge and continuously challenging the status quo
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex concepts in a concise manner
• Ability to set priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced, highly matrix, dynamic environment
• Ability to garner support and secure buy-in across a wide range of stakeholders and to create a strong network of relationships among peers, internal partners, external constituencies, and decision makers
• Self-starter who can work independently and with limited supervision
• Quick learner, with ability to understand complex requirements and translate into clear and simple guidance
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under demanding time frames and respond appropriately and competently to the demands of work challenges when confronted with changes, ambiguity, adversity, and other pressures.
• Highly motivated and goal-oriented with ability to lead in a professional and challenging environment and deliver results against fast-paced deliverable deadlines.
• Outstanding presentation, communication, interpersonal and coaching skills. Ability to work with different levels of management.
• Self-motivated, highly adaptive, and able to work well under high stress
• Drive administrative, operational, reporting and quality improvements through partnership with internal teams
• Growth mindset and ability to innovate and champion progress for efficiency and productivity.
• Ability to align cross functional teams and resources to drive overall strategy.
• Digital savvy

Responsibilities

• Help shape the strategic priorities and transformation agenda for the Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. This role will work in-office four to five days a week.
• Provide oversight and credible challenge over the implementation of Controller strategic initiatives
• Help define, monitor, and manage organizational metrics for key focus areas, including but not limited to issue remediation, financial management and human resources
• Lead people strategy for Controllers, including but not limited to recruitment, development, engagement and retention.
• Oversee delivery of key presentations and communications to a wide range of stakeholders, including regulators, internal stakeholders and Board, etc.
• Manage tasks and responsibilities associated with the planning, directing, coordination and support of day-to-day activities relating to projects/initiatives
• Establish strong relationships with stakeholders across Citi at all levels, businesses and locations, providing a broad understanding of the organization while building relationships throughout Citi
• Lead and influence management discussions, strategy, and approach
• Focus on continuous control improvements across all areas to ensure continued improvement of the control framework in an efficient, cost effective, streamlined, and value add manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree/CFA/CPA preferred, managerial experience