Managing Director – Accounting & Finance Risk
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Are you looking for an opportunity to build a First Line Defense program and team for a growing financial institution? Our client is seeking a Managing Director to implement a First Line Risk & Controls function for their Accounting, Reporting, and FP&A functions. This is a high-profile position charged with building and implementing a top-notch risk & controls program, working closely with all stakeholders, executives, and regulators. You will be managing and supporting RCSA execution; supporting development and monitoring of KRIs and metrics at the Board, Management, and First Line Unit level; supporting governance, policy, and procedure alignment across Finance; leading issue identification and management for Accounting/Reporting and FP&A processes; and serving as liaison with auditors and regulators through examinations. You will work closely with Financial Risk Management and SOX teams through execution of risk management activities. Job Title: Managing Director of Finance – First Line Risk – Financial Reporting & FP&ALocation: Stamford, CT (Hybrid)Salary: $180,000 – $200,000 Plus Bonus & LTIWhat are people saying about this company?-Excellent management, fair goals, team oriented-Great place to work and learn!Key responsibilities:• Lead Accounting and FP&A Risk Control Self Assessments (RCSA), including process definition, risk and control identification, and issue identification• Develop and lead testing function for key controls• Lead Issue Management process for Accounting and FP&A -related issues (audit, regulatory, self-identified) and ensure remediation plans are appropriate and timely address related risks and control gaps• Develop reporting to Accounting and FP&A leadership on risk management activities• Support KRI/metric development, monitoring and reporting for Board, Management and First Line Unit (FLU) levels• Serve as liaison for audits and examinations, and interface with regulators Qualifications• BS in Accounting or Finance. A Master's Degree is preferred• CPA, CIA, CISA, or other related certifcations are highly desirable.• Approximately 10 – 15 years in a Big 4 or banking risks & controls function (operational risk management, enterprise risk management, audit/SOX, first-line risk management)• Substantial Accounting, Reporting, FP&A experience in the banking environment, including Regulatory Reporting, Tax Compliance, and Budgeting and Forecasting• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building, and presentation skills required