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Director, Finance Strategic Ledger Program Transformation Office Lead

New York, New York

Job Type: On-Site/Resident

Job Req ID 24727847

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Overview

Citi is undergoing a Transformation to modernize and simplify the bank. We’re raising the bar and taking the opportunity to reevaluate the way we do business. This includes fostering a culture of curiosity and excellence and shifting our mindset to be simpler and data driven, making Citi an easier place to work and improving client experience. If you’re ready to be at the forefront of Transformation while taking your career to the next level, we invite you to come and join us!

Success Profile

As one of the world’s most global banks, Citi gives you the tools to make a difference. Through Transformation, we’re building the future of the bank and shaping the banking industry. Citi employs over 220,000 individuals located around the world, encompassing a broad range of teams, roles, cultures and backgrounds. Some of the skills that will make you successful in this role include:

Cross-Functional Collaboration
Credible Challenge
Risk Management
Data and Results Driven
Accountable
Adaptable

Responsibilities

The Strategic Ledger Program has been established under the wider Citi Finance Transformation. The program strategy is to adopt and implement global standard Oracle SaaS/Cloud based accounting and ledger platform (the “strategic ledger”). The outcome will be a robust global process, governance, and controls to ensure consistent and materially accurate, complete, and timely ledger data and results.

The Finance Controllers program team, in partnership with Finance Technology, selected Oracle Cloud as the technology platform, after a rigorous technical and functional assessment of Citi’s current ledger platforms against leading industry solutions. The new platform provides enhanced technical capability and supports our finance transformation strategy and realization of our Target Operating Model.

The program has established a Citi-wide governance and cross-functional team including Finance, Shared Services, Risk, Business and Technology partners. The scope of the program includes:

Centralize and standardize accounting into global accounting hubs and sub-ledgers
Implement a standard sub ledger and general ledger for the firm
Replace Citi’s current Operating and Reporting ledgers, including those embedded in bank-in-a-box platforms such as Flexcube
Automate and streamline accounting and ledger processes and controls
Address source data quality issues impacting ledgers in partnership with enterprise-wide data priorities
Align contractual and instrument level balances and positions with financial balances

The Strategic Ledger Program Transformation Office Leadwill be part of the overall Strategic Ledger Implementation team.

Key responsibilities will include

Program Management Oversight of Oracle Strategic Implementations
Oversee planning and execution of future release releases
Management of Program Governance Function
Support Strategic Planning and Program Leadership in the definition of the future roadmap
Carry out proactive risk management, mitigation planning, and resolutions
Collate weekly status reports submitted by workstream leads and provide insightful, constructive feedback/challenge
Manage/Facilitate/Participate in the strategic ledger governance meetings and lead Program Office workstream deliverables including Integrated Project Plan
Provide oversight to workstream intra- and inter-dependencies across stakeholder groups including System Integrators
Lead/Manage workstream communications, prepare and present FB&R updates to senior management forums.
Demonstrate extensive understanding of project and program management principles, methods, and techniques.
Build strong relationships with Program Office Leaders, Program Sponsors and Technology Leaders
Management engagement with Internal Audit
Ensure adhere to Citi Policies and Procedures
Ensure consistency of deliverables and artifacts across all workstreams
Participate in resourcing, financial management and vendor management activities to ensure program is operating within budget
Ensure provisioning of necessary project tools (SharePoint, JIRA, SmartSheets, etc) by collaborating with internal IT teams who own respective tools

This is a high-profile role within Citi’s Finance transformation, with a global scope, ideal candidates would have an in-depth knowledge of sub-ledger and accounting process. Experience should be gained through extensive experience in a senior Controller, Finance Transformation or technology role at Citi or a similar institution. The role holder will be expected to provide both strategic and operational thought leadership over the FB&R transformation with the ability to lead and influence a wide number of stakeholders, virtual and matrix teams at SVP (Senior Vice President) level.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, team oriented, and a proactive problem solver. They will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to synthesize and communicate complex information in a clear, concise manner to various levels of stakeholders including both end users and senior/executive leadership. They must feel comfortable navigating complex and ever-changing environments with the ability to educate and persuade senior stakeholders. They will possess the ability to drive change throughout a large, global organization.

Qualifications & Skills:

15+ years of relevant work experience with global corporations and financial services experience gained in Banking or in an associated consulting role
10+ years of experience in implementing Technology Enabled Transformation or Digital Transformations in the Financial Services industry
Proven track record of significant organizational transformations and SaaS enabled ERP transformations (Oracle, SAP, Workday)
10+ years’ experience in successfully managing complex projects and programs which include external suppliers through the full project lifecycle, from conception through rollout and ongoing support.
High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for reporting and PowerPoint for presentation development

Preferred:

Experience with SaaS enabled ERP transformations (Oracle, SAP, Workday)
Leadership Experience as a Process or Product Owner within a Chief Accounting Officer, Controllership and Finance Shared Services Organization is preferred.
Project Management certifications e.g., PMP (Project Management Professional), Agile Certifications or equivalent is a strong plus.

Education:

Bachelors’ degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Management, Engineering, or related field is required

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Job Family Group:

Project and Program Management

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Job Family:

Program Management

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Time Type:

TBD

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Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi”) invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.

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Effective November 1, 2021, Citi requires that all successful applicants for positions located in the United States or Puerto Rico be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment and provide proof of such vaccination prior to commencement of employment.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Technology Project Management

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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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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Jun 30, 2024

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Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

View the "EEO is the Law" poster. View the EEO is the Law Supplement.

View the EEO Policy Statement.

View the Pay Transparency Posting

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Success Stories

“By joining Transformation, you will be at the center of driving change at Citi. You’ll help us lay the foundation to make this a better place to work and do business by implementing sound risk and controls. This team will give you a launchpad of endless opportunities to grow as a professional and challenge yourself while working across various functions.”

Usman B.

Risk & Controls Transformation Lead
New York

“Citi hires people for their potential and not just their experience. This gives people, including myself, the opportunity to try different roles and explore new careers. Transformation at Citi is a new adventure and will challenge how we do things at Citi: with clients, with regulators and with our peers.”

Cynthia D.

Mexico Transformation Head

“Data Transformation is a great area to be a part of at Citi. Data is at the heart of our business and ensuring that our data is of good quality with clear ownership is imperative to our success.”

Dan F.

Data Operating Model and Governance Program Lead
New York

“This is an exciting area to work in at Citi! Being part of Transforming a 200+ year-old institution is a once in a lifetime opportunity. This is relatively new work, so not only you can learn new skills and get exposure, but you can play a pivotal role in shaping the Citi of the future.”