Accounting and Balance Sheet Controls Sr. Group Manager for Global Lending Operations

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Job Overview

Overview:

The Global Lending Operations (GLO) Accounting and Balance Sheet Controls Sr. Group Manager is responsible for establishing, monitoring, and enhancing processes and controls which ensure accuracy and completeness of data and balances that feed Citi’s Financial Statements.  This role requires an analytical and strategic thinker with deep knowledge of commercial lending products and processes combined with an extensive understanding of key accounting principles and related policy requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Provide global oversight of core accounting and balance sheet processes, controls, and metrics

• Develop and enhance the key accounting control processes in partnership with GLO and Finance leadership

• Ensure completeness and ongoing accounting controls related to the end-to-end commercial loan lifecycle

• Lead process, reconciliation, and remediation activities and projects to ensure compliance with policies related to Balance Sheet Reconciliation and Substantiation and Accounting Ledger and Close processes at Citi

• Partner on technology enhancements to automate controls, reduce risk, and enhance data flows from GLO product processors to the ledger

• Lead in the development of new concepts and approaches to solve challenges in GLO financial and accounting processes, procedures, data, and systems

• On behalf of GLO partner with and influence senior stakeholders in Finance, including Controllers and Balance Sheet Governance, to ensure rationalization of related processes, controls, data, and metrics

• Provide guidance and knowledge of best practices to GLO staff related to accounting principles and Citi policy requirements

• Ability to analyze and assess changing policy requirements and translate those changes to process impacts, staff communication, and training

• Develop analytical frameworks and create business cases to support the continued enhancement of accounting controls and risk mitigation

• Present and lead discussions with internal and external auditors related to accounting processes and controls

• Ability to build strong relationships and interact at all levels in the organization

• Appropriately assess 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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of relevant experience within the financial services industry preferred

• Extensive knowledge of commercial lending products, transactions, processes, product processors, and their impact to the general ledger

• Demonstrated experience in leading lending and accounting related processes and controls

• Wide-ranging experience with commercial lending technology and related accounting flows (LoanIQ and Flexcube preferred)

• Knowledge of Citi general ledger related systems including FullSuite and eRecon

• Strong knowledge of Citi’s financial and accounting policies and procedures

• Understanding of SOX requirements and related controls

• Extensive analytical and strategic thinking skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, or equivalent experience is required. Master’s degree and/or CPA preferred

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Job Family Group:

Operations - Transaction Services

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Job Family:

Loan Documentation and Processing

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

New Castle Delaware United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$170,000.00 - $300,000.00

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. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Most Relevant Skills

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Other Relevant Skills

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Sep 24, 2025

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