Help shape the strategic priorities and transformation agenda for the Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. This role will work in-office four to five days a week.
Provide oversight and credible challenge over the implementation of Controller strategic initiatives
Help define, monitor, and manage organizational metrics for key focus areas, including but not limited to issue remediation, financial management and human resources
Lead people strategy for Controllers, including but not limited to recruitment, development, engagement and retention.
Oversee delivery of key presentations and communications to a wide range of stakeholders, including regulators, internal stakeholders and Board, etc.
Manage tasks and responsibilities associated with the planning, directing, coordination and support of day-to-day activities relating to projects/initiatives
Establish strong relationships with stakeholders across Citi at all levels, businesses and locations, providing a broad understanding of the organization while building relationships throughout Citi
Lead and influence management discussions, strategy, and approach
Focus on continuous control improvements across all areas to ensure continued improvement of the control framework in an efficient, cost effective, streamlined, and value add manner
Qualifications:
10+ years of financial services experience in global and complex settings with multiple stakeholders strongly preferred
Strong leadership/executive presence with strong oral and written communication skills, including proven experience in developing senior executive presentations, communications, and concise updates / talking points
Openness to challenge and continuously challenging the status quo
Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex concepts in a concise manner
Ability to set priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced, highly matrix, dynamic environment
Ability to garner support and secure buy-in across a wide range of stakeholders and to create a strong network of relationships among peers, internal partners, external constituencies, and decision makers
Self-starter who can work independently and with limited supervision
Quick learner, with ability to understand complex requirements and translate into clear and simple guidance
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under demanding time frames and respond appropriately and competently to the demands of work challenges when confronted with changes, ambiguity, adversity, and other pressures.
Highly motivated and goal-oriented with ability to lead in a professional and challenging environment and deliver results against fast-paced deliverable deadlines.
Outstanding presentation, communication, interpersonal and coaching skills. Ability to work with different levels of management.
Self-motivated, highly adaptive, and able to work well under high stress
Drive administrative, operational, reporting and quality improvements through partnership with internal teams
Growth mindset and ability to innovate and champion progress for efficiency and productivity.
Ability to align cross functional teams and resources to drive overall strategy.