Senior Associate, Payment Controls & Risk Governance

Pathstone; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathstone in Atlanta is seeking a Senior Associate, Payment Controls to join our Family Office team. You will oversee the firm's bill pay and vendor management control environment, ensuring adherence to policies and due diligence standards while safeguarding client assets.

Working with Operations and Technology, you will drive process improvements, data governance, and system enhancements, delivering accurate reporting and strong internal controls across payments and vendor activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Promote adherence to bill pay policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Perform QA reviews of vendor maintenance, payment workflows, and documentation.
• Monitor vendor data integrity and maintain accurate vendor records.
• Ensure onboarding and maintenance align with due diligence standards and controls.
• Develop metrics, reporting, and analysis for management oversight.
• Support audits, control reviews, risk assessments, and special projects.

Skills

Bill pay operations

Vendor management

Internal controls

Process governance

Risk management

Quality assurance

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Reporting tools

Workflow systems

Systems administration

Job description

Pathstone in Atlanta is seeking a Senior Associate, Payment Controls to join our Family Office team. You will oversee the firm's bill pay and vendor management control environment, ensuring adherence to policies and due diligence standards while safeguarding client assets.

Working with Operations and Technology, you will drive process improvements, data governance, and system enhancements, delivering accurate reporting and strong internal controls across payments and vendor activities.