Director Asset Class Controller, Citi

Citi

Location:
United States, New York

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

170000.00 - 300000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Asset Class Controller lead will report directly to the Enterprise Financial Controller. This role involves leading a team of subject matter experts for their asset class and ensuring accurate ledger bookings supported by best-in-class controls. The position focuses on balance sheet reconciliation and substantiation, data transfer and reconciliation, logic and aggregation for asset-class-specific data, and improving the reporting processes for the assigned asset classes.

Job Responsibility:

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

Requirements:

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

Nice to have:

Master’s degree
CFA
CPA
managerial experience

What we offer:

Medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
life, accident and disability insurance
wellness programs
paid time off packages including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
October 11, 2025

Expiration:
November 10, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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