Finance Acctg Lead Analyst - Vice President
About the Role
The Finance Acctg Lead Analyst is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within own field and contributes to directional strategy by considering their application in own job and the business. Recognized technical authority for an area within the business. Requires basic commercial awareness. There are typically multiple people within the business that provide the same level of subject matter expertise. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Significant impact on the area through complex deliverables. Provides advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business. Work impacts an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family.
Responsibilities
- Supports the management and control data flows to and within Finance applications to ensure integrity and completeness of data, including by preparing and recording financial transactions for legal vehicle and regulatory reporting purposes, updating the general ledger, recording financial transactions, and preparing of consolidated financial statements, in accordance with management reporting requirements, for legal vehicle & regulatory purposes. Also includes specialized accounting, such as equity compensation, securitization, payroll and investment accounting.
- Provides advice on directional strategy by analyzing subject matter and its application in own job and the business.
- Acts as a technical expert who acts as an advisor on significant business/product decisions.
- Takes responsibility for the accurate reporting of accounting reconciliations on Citi reporting tools.
- Reviews and examines key controls for accounting process across multiple processes being handled.
- Focuses on the implementation of policies and procedures.
- Partners with key stakeholders including legal entity managers, e.g., Country, Balance Sheet control group (BSCG), Global process lead (GPL) & Global process owner (GPO) across multiple locations communicating progress on assigned process completion.
- Identifies and appropriately highlights/escalates potential issues relating to account with stakeholders such as Regional Balance Sheet control group / Country controllers / Global process lead (GPL) and Global process owner (GPO) and works with them for resolution.
- Applies in-depth understanding of concepts and procedures within own area and advanced knowledge of other areas to resolve issues that have impact beyond own area.
- Demonstrates an advanced understanding of how multiple processes collectively integrate to contribute to achieving business goals.
- Directly impacts the leadership in multiple processes through responsibility for delivery of end results leading to business solutions.
- Ensures essential procedures are followed and contributes to defining standards.
- Provides assurance and partners with audit team to monitor controls and accuracy of accounting.
- Persuades and influences others through strong communication and diplomacy skills.
- Operates with a limited level of direct supervision; exercises independence of judgement and autonomy.
- Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and/or other team members.
- Appropriately assesses risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Qualifications
- Chartered Accountant (CA) / Master in Business Administration (MBA) / Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent combination of education.
- 6–10 years of experience in accounting management with commensurate stakeholder management experience.
- Bachelor’s/University degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Working Conditions
- Office setting; minimal travel required.
- Minimal physical effort required.
Location & Schedule
- Time Type: Full time
- Primary Location: Irving, Texas, United States
Compensation & Benefits
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $114,720.00 – $172,080.00. In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
Skills
- Accounting Processes and Financial Controls
- Assessment
- Credible Challenge
- Financial Accounting
- Management Reporting
- Policy and Regulation
- Risk Management
Job Family Group: Finance | Job Family: Financial Accounting
Anticipated Posting Close Date: Oct 29, 2026