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Job Summary

The Lead Controllership Analyst is responsible for overseeing financial reporting, accounting operations, and internal controls within the organization. This role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards (GAAP) and regulatory requirements. The position requires collaboration with Controllership management, auditors, and cross-functional teams to drive financial accuracy, enhance internal controls, and support strategic decision-making. The Lead Analyst provides critical financial insights that align with the company's overall financial objectives while ensuring robust financial governance.

Essential Job Functions

Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory guidelines. Perform variance analysis, trend analysis, and reconciliations to provide meaningful financial insights. Ensure timely and accurate submission of financial reports to management and external stakeholders. - (30%)
Oversee comprehensive financial analysis to support decision-making processes. Provide insights on financial performance, identify trends, and recommend actions to achieve financial objectives. - (30%)
Lead and manage financial transformation initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness across the controllership function. This includes redesigning processes, implementing best practices, and driving change management efforts. - (10%)
Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute strategic financial plans. Align controllership activities with organizational goals and ensure that financial strategies support business growth and sustainability. - (10%)
Champion the adoption of automation tools and technologies to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations. Lead the integration of advanced financial systems and software. - (10%)
Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies. Manage financial risks by establishing robust controls and procedures to safeguard the organizations assets. - (10%)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or a related field.
8+ years experience in Accounting, Finance or Audit.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or a related field.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
10+ years of experience in Accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, internal controls, analysis, and reporting.

Skills

Accounting
Analytical Intelligence
Bank Regulations
BI Tools (MicroStrategy, Tableau)
BlackLine
Critical Thinking
Essbase
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Internal Controls
PeopleSoft
Project Management
Relationship Management
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
SEC Compliance
SEC Regulations

Reports To

Manager and above

Direct Reports

0

Work Environment

Normal office environment. (Remote or Hybrid), 3 to 4 days per month are required in office if within 60 miles of a posted Bread Financial location.

Travel

Ability to travel up to 10% annually

Physical and Mental Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily and meet the physical, mental and work environment requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, absent undue hardship.

Other Duties

This job description is illustrative of the types of duties typically performed by this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of each and every essential function of the job. Because job content may change from time to time, the Company reserves the right to add and/or delete essential functions from this job at any time.

Salary Range

$87,900.00 - $159,200.00

Full Salary Range for position:

California: $101,000.00 - $198,900.00
Colorado: $87,900.00 - $167,100.00
New York: $96,600.00 - $198,900.00
Washington: $92,200.00 - $183,000.00
Maryland: $92,200.00 - $175,100.00
Washington DC: $101,000.00 - $183,000.00
Illinois: $87,900.00 - $175,100.00
New Jersey: $101,000.00 - $183,000.00
Vermont: $87,900.00 - $159,200.00
Ohio: $87,900.00 - $159,200.00
Maine: $87,900.00 - $159,200.00

The actual base pay within this range may be dependent upon many factors, which may include, but are not limited to, work location, education, experience, and skills.

About Bread Financial®

At Bread Financial, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community, and be part of our award-winning culture. We’ve been consistently recognized as a best place to work nationally and in many markets and we’re proud to promote an environment where you feel appreciated, accepted, valued, and fulfilled—both personally and professionally.