Director Asset Class Controller in Enterprise Financial Control

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Job Overview

Enterprise Financial Control is a group within the Controllers Organization reporting into the Citi Chief Accounting Officer and Controller.  This group is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of the Firm’s books and records, including the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, operating systems and infrastructure controls across the entire lifecycle of various asset classes. To accomplish this, they partner with Segment Controller and Segment Financial Controller teams.

The Asset Class Controller lead will report directly to the Enterprise Financial Controller.  The Asset Class Controller will lead a team of subject matter experts for their asset class, focused on ensuring items are booked in the ledger with best-in-class controls. The team will be responsible for the firm`s balance sheet reconciliation and substantiation activities, data transfer and reconciliation from Risk systems to Finance data authority, including sub-weekly reconciliation of the reporting models to the statement of record, understanding the logic and aggregation for data related to the asset class, attestation to the reporting models as data contributors through to report production for their asset class.

Current roles are available for the following asset classes:

• Wholesale Loans
• Wholesale Deposits
• Trading Assets/Liabilities and Investments (AFS/HTM)

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of the Firm’s books and records, including the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, operating systems and infrastructure controls across the entire lifecycle of various asset classes.
• Responsible for reconciliation and substantiation activities of their asset class
• Responsible for Data transfer and reconciliation from Risk systems to Finance data authority (e.g., GL, Genesis, MDRMs etc.)
• Responsible for understanding the logic and aggregation of data related to their asset classes.
• Responsible for the sub-weekly reconciliation of the reporting models to the statement of record
• Owns daily netting engines where applicable (FIN39/41, CUSIP), and interaction with legal.
• Monthly substantiation of the ledger back to the statement of record via the subledger
• Attestation to the reporting models as data contributors through to report production
• Oversee the accounting treatment of activity in the Financial Statements
• Drive and deliver strategic improvements in the reporting processes across their asset class.
• Serve as a key point of contact for stakeholders regarding financial matters for the asset class.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks through effective internal controls.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of accounting systems and technologies for the respective asset classes.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years relevant experience including managing teams.
• Advanced level of accounting knowledge and experience with banking products.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Sound judgment to make decisions based on thoughtful and balanced analysis of highly complex issues.
• Sense of urgency in implementing processes and controls and evaluating priorities; decisive, action-oriented and practical.
• Ability to align cross functional teams and resources to drive overall strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under demanding time frames
• Flexibility to meet changing work requirements and strict deadlines.
• Outstanding presentation, communication, interpersonal and coaching skills. Ability to work across different levels of management and support functions.
• Ability to develop effective and productive working relationships with a wide range of groups across Citi as well as external auditors and regulators.
• Strong strategic thinking skills.
• Digital savvy

Education:

• Bachelors/University degree, Master’s degree/CFA/CPA preferred, managerial experience.

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Job Family Group:

Finance

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Job Family:

Financial Accounting

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

New York New York 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

Accounting Processes and Financial Controls, Assessment, Credible Challenge, Financial Accounting, Management Reporting, Policy and Regulation, Risk Management.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

nov 10, 2025

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