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SMBC Group · 3 days ago

Legal Entity Controllers Vice President

Jersey City, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$124K/yr - $175K/yr

8+ years exp

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group offering a diverse range of financial services. The role of Legal Entity Controllers Vice President involves overseeing compliance of Accounting and Financial Reporting for various legal entities, ensuring accurate reporting and adherence to regulatory standards.

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Responsibilities

Maintains a documented system of accounting procedures and polices working directly with SMBC Accounting Policy group

Oversees the preparation of timely & accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results as required, for management, external auditors, regulators, and Home Office

Coordinates the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit

Oversees accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate IFRS / US GAAP standards, regulatory requirements, and new processes within SMBC Americas Division

Maintains the chart of accounts to enable proper consolidation of all subsidiaries

Manages the production of the annual budget and forecasts

Supports operation function by performing / reviewing various billings, allocations and monitoring of monthly activities

Creates a high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement to maximize efficiency and reduce risk

Participates in a wide variety of special projects to ensure proper accounting treatment and accurate data

Qualification

U.S. GAAPIFRSFinancial ReportingOracle Cloud GLAlteryxCPAAnalytical SkillsAttention to DetailLeadership SkillsProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsTime Management

Required

8+ years of working experience in financial industry in Accounting / Finance function

Knowledge of financial reporting, consolidation balance sheets and general accounting practices including U.S. GAAP and IFRS

Experience with creating financial statements including footnotes and coordinating audit activities

Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year close process

Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and plan/prioritize appropriately

Ability to lead and drive initiatives through creative thinking and pragmatism

Strong attention to detail and ability to independently work across functional groups

Well-developed listening skills and ability to engage at the senior management level

Strong influencing skills with the ability to mediate discussions and draw consensus

Outstanding analytical and problem solving skills

Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, along with ability to quickly learn new programs and applications

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Preferred

CPA or other professional qualification highly preferred

Oracle Cloud GL and Alteryx knowledge a plus

Benefits

Competitive portfolio of benefits

Annual discretionary incentive award

Company

SMBC Group

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SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group.

Founded in 1590

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.smbcgroup.com/americas

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