Commercial Banking – External Reporting – Associate

Commercial Banking Controller Team – External Reporting: The Chicago based Commercial Banking (CB) External Reporting Controller team is responsible for the financial control and external reporting environments, critical to the success of timely and accurate filings with the SEC and regulatory agencies. This opportunity will give you an unparalleled view into the broader CB finance and global finance organization.

Job Responsibilities:
Coordinate and perform monthly/quarterly submissions and validations related to SEC and regulatory reporting (Call report, Y9C, CCAR, etc)

Analyze and assist in reporting of data related to loans and allowance for loan losses for external and internal reporting

Assist with CB central control functions such as credit costs, legal entity control, fair value control, chart of account management

Participate in SOX and RCSA programs

Partner with others in the line of business (finance and non-finance) and corporate functions

Assist with ad hoc requests for information

Create executive level presentation materials

Provide assistance with issue resolution

Respond to audit (external and internal) inquiry

Projects:
Strategize on improving current data capture processes for quarterly reporting

Participate in implementation of new controls, strategic solutions, and new FASB standards

Participate in system testing and implementation of new external reporting requirements

Participate in development of training material and best practices documentation Qualifications:

BA in Accounting

CPA or equivalent professional credential; or working towards CPA or equivalent certification

2-4 years accounting experience, banking experience a plus

Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint

Experience with complex Microsoft Excel formulas and able to analyze and maintain existing complex spreadsheets and databases

Experience with of SAP, CDGL, BPC, Essbase, CRI/CRRT a plus

Personal Characteristics:
Flexibility to work under pressure to meet changing work requirements and strict deadlines

Ability to effectively prioritize competing deadlines and requests

Effective at building relationships across functional teams

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Strong work ethic and the highest integrity

Mindset of continuously looking for ways to do things more effectively and efficiently

Strong attention to detail

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Outstanding organization and documentation skills

Self-starter and results oriented