Country: United States of America
USA Job Function Description: The Controllership function is responsible for the operations and controls surrounding accounting, tax and financial reporting of the institution. This function’s responsibilities demonstrates expertise in processing transactions, recording accounting entries, managing the general ledger and reconciliations, and interpreting and complying with technical accounting matters and financial reporting disclosure requirements. Through the Controllership function, stakeholders receive relevant insight and commentary on transaction-level and financial results for analysis and decision making. The Tax function prepares income tax returns and indirect tax filings. Provides research and advice on tax-related matters.
Essential Functions/Responsibilty Statements:
Administers the processing, accounting entries, reconciliations, reporting, analysis, and documentation of assigned job areas within the accounting reporting team.
Improves the effectiveness of the accounting reporting team by making adjustments and/or enhancements to current accounting and reporting processes.
Creates and/or improves the accounting and reporting processes; recommends enhancements or improvements to improve effectiveness of reporting team.
Prepares or reviews regulatory reports and research to resolve discrepancies or significant variances.
Monitors and communication of any incident related to Regulatory reports to the senior managers.
Researches and analyzes new products, systems, and/or best practices within the Regulatory Reporting environment.
Reviews, reconciles, or analyzes General Ledger data, to ensure the correct reporting process.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
Work Experience: 3-5 years ; Relatable experience in accounting, financial reporting or auditing field
Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated competence of accounting practices and procedures, including US GAAP/IFRS and regulatory reporting standards.
Experience working with Regulatory reporting forms to the Federal Reserve Bank, especially on FFIEC 002 is a plus.
Knowledge of financial products like Derivatives, Fixed Income, Lending, cash management, trade finance or willing to learn new activities.
Ability to focus on details to ensure and maintain data accuracy, and demonstrate holistic understanding of accounting and financial report.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.
Ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to demonstrate continuous improvement through training.
Advanced experience with MS Excel ( Pivot tables, Vlookup, etc.)
Spanish speaking is a plus
Diversity & EEO Statements: At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce and strive to increase the diversity of our teams. We actively encourage everyone to apply.
Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Working Conditions: Frequent Minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking. Occasional moving and lifting equipment and furniture is required to support onsite and offsite meeting setup and teardown. Physically capable of lifting up to fifty pounds, able to bend, kneel, climb ladders.
Employer Rights: Employer Rights: This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate at any time for any reason.
The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt), the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.
Base Pay Range
Minimum:
$56,250.00 USDMaximum:
$100,000.00 USDPrimary Location: New York, NY, Liberty Street
Other Locations: New York-New York
Organization: Banco Santander S.A.