Associate Director, US Finance Controls Governance
$120,000–$200,000 year
On-siteJersey City, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Establish and maintain a comprehensive controls governance framework for U.S. Finance regulatory reporting, including policies, standards, templates, and procedures. Lead the creation, maintenance, and governance of the controls documentation inventory, coordinating with business process owners to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements. Evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of controls related to submissions to the FRB, OCC, and FINRA, conducting root cause analysis on assessment findings. Manage FRB examination readiness activities, including preparation of evidence packages, and coordinate all internal audit engagements to ensure timely responses. Provide advice to management on risk assessments and residual risk evaluation, while training staff on documentation standards and audit processes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 5-10 years of experience in internal controls, risk management, audit functions, or regulatory and financial reporting within a financial services environment
- Strong knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements for financial services, including demonstrated experience with regulators such as the FRB, OCC, and FINRA
- Experience in both SOX and non-SOX environments, with the ability to assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and SharePoint for documentation management and governance
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate with various teams and manage the remediation of findings and control deficiencies
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to work with senior leadership and regulatory bodies
- Strong collaboration and relationship management skills with the ability to manage ambiguity to drive impactful outcomes
- Outstanding oral communication and presentation skills with experience facilitating discussion and building consensus
- Capability to manage complex business requirements and coordinate across multiple teams in a deadline-driven environment
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