Product Controller- Associate

You are a strategic thinker passionate about driving solutions in financial analysis. You have found the right team.

As a Product Controller Associate, in our Finance team, you will spend each day defining, refining and delivering set goals for our firm. You will have an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and partner with Finance, P&A, Risk, and other groups throughout the Firm.  As a result, excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential. The position will provide an in-depth understanding of Home Lending business, financial statements, internal controls and reporting requirements.  The function is primarily focused on ensuring the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of the firm’s books and records with an emphasis on general ledger, operating systems, and infrastructure controls across the entire lifecycle of the business. Some of the most common functions and activities that are owned by Financial Controllers are:

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and supervise month-end reporting tasks for Actuals and Forecasts.
• Support periodic Stress testing submissions.
• Establish strong relationships and provide support to Home Lending leaders, Finance, Project Managers, and related control groups.
• Escalate issues constructively and present complex information in a clear and concise manner to Management.
• Assist in the implementation of new accounting standards and reporting requirements by staying current with evolving US GAAP and regulatory changes impacting the business.
• Drive process improvements and enhance process controls.
• Coach new joiners and junior team members.
• Create and distribute financial reporting to support accounting and finance teams, along with Variance Analysis.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting 
• 6+ years’ experience in accounting department (internal or external) 
• Ability to grasp concepts quickly, develop a plan, and execute for results
• Solid problem solving, analytical, and creative thinking skills
• Ability to summarize large amounts of data, formulate a concise message, and communicate clearly to Management
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills
• Ability to drive projects
• Leadership and people management
• Primarily 2PM - 11PM shift, extending during critical business days

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• CA /CPA / MBA Finance candidate preferred.
• Experience in the Controllers area in Retail Banking domain is preferred 
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP preferable
• Proficiency in Excel, SAP and Hyperion Essbase preferred