Associate, Controllership

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

The Finance organization is responsible for leading and participating in a number of critical functions including: supporting executive management decisions making by analyzing results, assessing strategic alternatives and developing strategic plans; communicating financial results and forecasts with critical stakeholders, including executive management and Board of Directors, shareholders and regulators; managing the Company’s balance sheet, including interest rate and liquidity risks; establishes the Company’s capital policies and prioritizes investments; develops and implements controls to reduce operational risk; developing and maintaining financial data and systems. The Finance organization works across functions and Business lines in the Company, requiring a broad understanding of our business, risk and strategy.

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/Responsibility Statements:

• Implements solutions to existing problems within the reporting team.

Influences others regarding policies, practices, and procedures for implementation.

• Recommends best practices in accounting policies and processes to business lines as needed.
• Provides well-analyzed and defined recommendations on process improvements to the reporting team.
• Ensures adequate controls, reporting, and documentation is maintained for supported applications.
• Coaches and reviews work of junior level professionals as needed.
• Influences and informs others regarding accounting policies, practices, and procedures.

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 in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems or a equivalent field

Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems or a equivalent field Pref

Work Experience:
Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or similar field within the Banking or Financial Services Industry, 5 Years

Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of accounting practices and procedures, including US GAAP/IFRS and regulatory reporting standards.
• Proficient skills in MS Office, MS Excel, MS Outlook.
• Ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business environment.
• Ability to adjust to new developments/changing circumstances.
• Ability to influence others.
• Ability to lead and coach junior level professionals.
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees, including senior level management.
• Ability to leverage technology to improve and automate business tasks.
• Ability to maintain and report on confidential information in an appropriate manner.

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: 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.

For NYC Job Applicants: The base annual salary range for this position is $82,800-$138,000. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.

Primary Location: New York, NY, Madison Ave Corp

Other Locations: New York-New York

Organization: Banco Santander S.A.