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The Financial Planning and Analysis Senior Group Manager is a senior management level position responsible for providing management with an analysis and insight of Citi’s financial results in coordination with the broader Finance team. The overall objective is to manage professional team(s)/department(s) and apply analytical thinking/knowledge of data analysis methodologies to create and analyze reports that gauge Citi’s alignment with forecasted performance.
Responsibilities:
- Manage forward looking processes including forecasts, strategic/operating plans, monthly outlooks, and review results against plans monthly
- Lead a team in conducting month-end close processes including the consolidation of flash estimates, monitoring general ledger bookings, and creating detailed variance analysis and commentary for senior management
- Lead balance sheet management with frequent reviews of internally developed software assets and serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on topics of internally developed software
- Participate in quarterly review of balance sheet trends and strategic forecasts with technology managers and chiefs of staff as well as perform analysis of financial performance of Citi and its competitors
- Generate analytics for quarter end flash results, related highlights, board of directors reports, and executive management reports as well as contribute to quarterly competitor reviews, quarterly annotated supplement, and quarterly investment reports
- Lead the estimation of risk capital and embed estimation and other metrics of capital usage into management reports and decision processes
- Prepare/present to senior management and stakeholders on using metrics to evaluate and drive business decisions
- Implement financial initiatives and manage work of the department ensuring appropriate staffing and organizational structures are in place
- Partner with the revenue areas to improve efficiency, effectiveness, productivity, and/or control
- Manage and direct individuals within the infrastructure area through relevant direct reports
- 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
- 8-10+ years of managerial experience
- Experience in financial services
- Demonstrated financial modeling skills with the ability to drive top down strategic and operational plan
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
- Ability to build and maintain relationships and interact at all levels of an organization
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
- Master’s degree preferred
The Senior Controller is responsible for end-to-end controllership of Enterprise Infrastructure and Expense P&L within the Grupo Financiero. The role ensures accurate financial reporting, balance sheet integrity, and strong governance over key asset classes, enterprise-wide expenses, and transition-related financial activities (TSA and deconsolidation processes).
- Own the Enterprise Infrastructure expense P&L, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP
- Provide variance analysis, drivers, and insights to senior management
- Ensure proper expense recognition, accruals, and cut-off procedures
- Maintain robust balance sheet controls and reconciliations across all assigned areas
- Ensure full substantiation and audit readiness of balances
- Identify, escalate, and remediate control gaps and documentation deficiencies
Lead financial control, accounting, and governance across major asset classes:
- Intangible Assets (including goodwill, software capitalization, ASC 350 considerations)
- Hardware & Enterprise Infrastructure assets
- Fixed Assets (capitalization, depreciation, disposals, impairments)
- Enterprise-wide expenses and accrual frameworks
- Lead financial oversight of Transition Services Agreements (TSAs) during separation or restructuring processes
- Ensure:
- Accurate billing, cost allocation, and recovery mechanisms
- Proper accounting treatment of TSA revenues/expenses
- Monitor execution of TSA agreements, ensuring alignment with contractual terms and financial reporting requirements
- Provide transparency on run-off profile and cost impacts during transition period
- Support and oversee accounting implications of entity separation and deconsolidation events
- Ensure compliance with applicable GAAP guidance for:
- De-recognition of assets and liabilities
- Intercompany disentanglement
- Transition-related accounting entries
- Coordinate with Legal, FP&A, and Strategy teams to ensure consistent financial treatment of separation activities
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP / ASC guidance (including ASC 350, ASC 820, and asset accounting standards)
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Prepare and review financial statements, disclosures, and supporting documentation
- Act as primary point of contact for:
- External auditors (e.g., KPMG / Deloitte)
- Internal Audit, Risk, and Regulatory teams
- Lead technical discussions on:
- Accounting positions (e.g., impairment, valuation, TSA treatment)
- Control environment and remediation plans
- Drive automation, standardization, and efficiency improvements in controllership processes
- Strengthen:
- Documentation standards and audit trail
- Formalization of controls (e.g., ASC 350 triggering event assessments)
- Enhance transparency and traceability of financial data across enterprise activities
- Deep expertise in financial reporting, controllership, and audit environments
- Strong knowledge of:
- Experience managing:
- Complex balance sheet structures and transition environments
- Proven ability to engage with:
- Senior leadership, auditors, and cross-functional stakeholders
- Strong analytical, control-oriented, and problem-solving mindset
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Finance
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Financial Planning & Analysis
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Full time
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Budgeting, Business Acumen, Data Analysis, Digital Skills (Including AI), Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Management Reporting, Process Execution, Risk Management Lifecycle, Stakeholder Management.
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Constructive Debate, Data Storytelling, Problem Solving, Risk Management.
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Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
