Senior - Controllership Analyst

Alliance Data Systems, Inc.; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Flexible Time Off

Parental leave

Job summary

Bread Financial seeks a Senior - Controllership Analyst to manage financial reporting and control processes. The role focuses on reconciliations, journal entries, and close activities, delivering accurate statements and risk insights.

The candidate will drive improvements, support regulatory reporting, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with auditors and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or business-related field.
• 5–8 years of accounting/finance/audit experience.
• Master's degree and CPA are preferred.
• Experience with large databases/financial systems and data-intensive apps.

Responsibilities

• Perform reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis for close processes.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends and risks; present insights to leadership.
• Identify inefficiencies; participate in automation and finance transformation projects.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements for GAAP/IFRS compliance; support regulatory reporting.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure consistency in financial reporting and assist audits.

Skills

Account Analysis

Internal Controls

GAAP

Financial Reporting

General Ledger

Project Management

Critical Thinking

Detail-Oriented

Blackline

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Master's Degree in Accounting/Finance (preferred)

CPA (certified)

Tools

PeopleSoft

Essbase

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

**Job Summary**The Senior - Controllership Analyst plays a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data within an organization. This position is responsible for managing financial reporting, conducting detailed analysis, and supporting various accounting functions. The role requires a strong background in accounting, finance, and data analysis, along with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. The Senior Analyst collaborates with cross-functional teams, auditors, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies. Additionally, this role contributes to process improvements and operational efficiencies to enhance financial reporting accuracy.**Essential Job Functions*** Perform key reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis to support the closing process. Ensure timely completion of closing activities, including accruals and adjustments. Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial data to improve reporting accuracy. - (25%)* Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and potential risks. Develop reports and presentations to communicate financial insights to leadership. Collaborate with business units to provide data-driven recommendations for financial decision-making. - (25%)* Identify inefficiencies in existing accounting and reporting processes and recommend improvements. Participate in system enhancements, automation initiatives, and finance transformation projects. Implement best practices to streamline workflows and improve financial data accuracy. - (20%)* Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP, IFRS, or other applicable standards. Assist in regulatory reporting, ensuring timely and accurate submission of required financial disclosures. Maintain and enhance internal controls to uphold financial integrity and mitigate risk. - (15%)* Work closely with other finance, accounting, and operational teams to ensure consistency in financial reporting. Support ad hoc projects and initiatives related to mergers, acquisitions, or system upgrades. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior analysts, fostering professional development within the team. - (10%)* Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors, providing documentation and explanations as needed. Support compliance efforts by ensuring adherence to company policies and accounting standards. Work closely with regulators and auditors to address findings and implement corrective actions. - (5%)**Minimum Qualifications*** Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business-related field.* 5-8 years of experience with accounting, finance or audit.**Preferred Qualifications*** Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business-related field.* Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants* 7+ years of experience in Accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, internal controls, analysis, and reporting.* Experience within the financial services or banking industry, with exposure to credit card lending strongly preferred.* Experience working with large-scale databases, financial systems, or data-intensive applications.* Experience with PeopleSoft, Essbase, and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel; comparable financial reporting or ERP tools may also be considered.* Experience supporting or contributing to SEC reporting and regulatory financial reporting processes.**Skills*** Account Analysis* Internal Controls* Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)* Financial Reporting and Analysis* General Ledger Administration* Project Management* Internal Controls* Critical Thinking* Detail-Oriented* Blackline**Reports To**: Manager and above **Direct Reports**: 0 **Work Environment*** Normal office environment. (Remote or Hybrid), 3 to 4 days per month are required in office if within 60 miles of a posted Bread Financial location.**Travel*** Ability to travel up to 10% annually**Physical and Mental Requirements** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily and meet the physical, mental and work environment requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, absent undue hardship.* Communicate/Hearing* Communicate/Talking* Stationary Position/Seated* Typing/Writing**Other Duties**This job description is illustrative of the types of duties typically performed by this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of each and every essential function of the job. Because job content may change from time to time, the Company reserves the right to add and/or delete essential functions from this job at any time.**Salary Range (unless otherwise noted below):**$81,100.00 - $129,800.00### ### ### **Full Salary Range for position:**### ### ### ### California: $93,300.00 - $162,300.00Colorado: $81,100.00 - $142,800.00New York: $89,200.00 - $162,300.00Washington: $89,200.00 - $149,300.00Maryland: $89,200.00 - $142,800.00Washington DC: $93,300.00 - $149,300.00Illinois: $81,100.00 - $142,800.00New Jersey: $93,300.00 - $149,300.00Vermont: $81,100.00 - $129,800.00Ohio: $81,100.00 - $129,800.00Maine: $81,100.00 - $129,800.00Connecticut: $89,200.00 - $142,800.00Virginia: $81,100.00 - $129,800.00 *The actual base pay within this range may be dependent upon many factors, which may include, but are not limited to, work location, education, experience, and skills.* You must be work authorized in the United States on a full time basis without the need for any sponsorship now or in the future from any employer or organization. The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders.Bread Financial offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and other voluntary benefits (including basic and optional life insurance, supplemental medical plans, and short and long-term disability) to eligible associates (regular full-time associates scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more) and their spouses/domestic partners, and child(ren) under the age of 26. New associate elected coverage begins on date of hire (with the exception of disability coverage which has a 6-month waiting period). Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave for eligible parents is available after a 180-day waiting period. Hired associates can immediately enroll in Bread Financial’s 401(k) plan.All associates receive 11 paid holidays. Associates have discretion in managing their time away from work through the Flexible Time Off (FTO) program and may need to notify and receive approval from their manager prior to taking the time off. Associates (except those located in Illinois) receive 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time (“PSST”) upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year. Illinois associates receive 40 hours of Illinois PSST upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year and 40 hours of Illinois Paid Leave upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year. Illinois Paid Leave must be used before associates in Illinois will be approved to take FTO.Hired associates will be able to elect the purchase company stock during offering periods in June and December. You will be eligible for an annual incentive bonus based on individual and company performance.Click here for more Benefits information.**About Bread Financial**At Bread Financial, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community, and be part of our award-winning culture. We’ve been consistently recognized as a best place to work nationally and in many markets and we’re proud to promote an environment where you feel appreciated, accepted, valued, and fulfilled—both personally and professionally. Bread Financial supports the overall wellness of our associates with a diverse suite of benefits and offers boundless opportunities for career development and non-traditional career progression.Bread Financial (NYSE: BFH) is a tech-forward financial services company that provides simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions to millions of U.S. consumers. Our payment solutions deliver growth for some of the most recognized brands in travel & entertainment, health & beauty, technology, electronics, jewelry, home and specialty apparel through our co-brand and private label credit cards and pay-over-time products providing choice and value to our shared customers. Additionally, we offer Bread Financial general purpose credit cards and saving products that empower our customers and their passions for a better life.Bread Financial proudly marks 30 years of success in 2026. To learn more about our global associates, our performance and our sustainability progress, visit breadfinancial.com or follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.* Bread Financial offers competitive pay, a comprehensive selection of benefit options including 401(k).* The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.* Any applicant offered employment will be required to establish that they are legally authorized to work in the United States for the Company.* The Company participates in E-Verify.* The Company will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.* The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended, and all applicable state/local laws. The Company will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process. Applicants with disabilities may contact the Company to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact the Recruiting Team at [e-mail].