SVP, Branded Cards - Finance Accounting Sr. Lead Analyst (Hybrid)

Citi; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 163,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Acctg Sr. Lead Analyst to oversee accounting and reporting controls. This role requires a strategic professional with excellent communication skills to manage significant business results and provide authoritative advice on operations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in accounting management and a strong background in stakeholder management. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you will influence key financial decisions and ensure compliance with laws and ethical standards, all while contributing to the success of Branded Card partnerships.

Benefits

Incentive Awards

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Wellness Programs

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 10+ years in accounting management with stakeholder management experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support management and control of data flows within Finance applications.
• Oversee financial and management reporting, planning, and analysis.
• Advise on strategic direction by analyzing relevant subject matter.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Financial Reporting

Data Integrity

Accounting Standards

Risk Assessment

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

MBA

CPA

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

The Finance Acctg Sr. Lead Analyst is a strategic professional who stays updated on the latest trends in their field and adapts them for application within their role and the business. Typically, they are among a small number of experts at this level within the organization. Excellent communication skills are essential for negotiating at senior levels, and developed diplomacy skills are needed to guide, influence, and convince colleagues and external customers. They are accountable for significant business results or providing authoritative advice on business operations and have responsibility over technical strategy. This role primarily impacts a sub-function and involves staff management, including resource allocation within the team or project.

Responsibilities:

1. Support management and control of data flows within Finance applications to ensure data integrity and completeness, including preparing and recording financial transactions for legal and regulatory reporting, updating the general ledger, and preparing consolidated financial statements, including specialized accounting such as equity compensation, securitization, payroll, and investment accounting.
2. Advise on strategic direction by analyzing relevant subject matter across multiple business lines.
3. Define and implement policies and procedures.
4. Serve as a technical authority guiding significant business and product decisions.
5. Oversee financial and management reporting, planning, and analysis.
6. Review key controls for accounting processes across various businesses.
7. Partner with stakeholders including legal entity managers, BSCG, GPL, and GPO across locations, communicating strategy and action plans.
8. Demonstrate understanding of how multiple processes integrate to achieve business goals.
9. Impact leadership in multiple processes through responsible delivery of results.
10. Ensure adherence to procedures and contribute to standard setting.
11. Provide assurance and collaborate with audit teams to monitor controls and accounting accuracy.
12. Use communication and diplomacy to guide and influence colleagues and external customers.
13. Assess risks in business decisions, considering the firm's reputation, compliance with laws, and ethical standards, escalating issues as needed.

Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (CA), MBA, CPA, or equivalent
• 10+ years in accounting management with stakeholder management experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred

This position supports Branded Card partnerships, overseeing accounting and reporting controls over partnership financial results and contract obligations.

Location: Irving, TX and Wilmington, DE

Salary Range: $144,480 to $216,720; Full-time salary range: $163,600 to $245,400

Additional benefits include incentive awards, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), insurance, wellness programs, and paid time off. For more details, visit citibenefits.com.

Application deadline: May 15, 2025

Citi is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. For more info, see Accessibility at Citi, EEO Policy, and Know Your Rights posters.