This position is part of Citi’s SEC Filings Team which is composed of accounting professionals/CPAs based in New York City, Buffalo, Delaware and Tampa and reports (through the broader Group manager) to the Controller of Citigroup. The SEC Group is responsible for Citigroup's Quarterly Earnings Releases, 10-Qs, Annual Report/10-K, as well as various business analytics. The Team is also responsible for the Company’s financial close, as well as new accounting pronouncement implementations and financial systems migrations and structure.
The SEC Filings Team is also responsible for the Citibank N.A. Audited Financial Statements and Notes reporting, Citi's Accounting Policy Manual Reporting, and analysis for Senior Management and Citi’s Board of Directors. In addition to our SEC filings, our new team member will be involved with Investor Presentations and Peer and industry surveys. The role requires flexibility with hours and assignments to accommodate the requirements of the SEC's reporting calendar, as well as the Company's financial reporting deliverables.
We are looking for a CPA (or someone working towards) with two or plus years of experience with a public/private background. The candidate should be detail-oriented, conscientious and able to work with various professionals across Citi’s Finance and regional functions. This position may likely work on Income Statement, Variable Interest Entities, Investments, Secured Funding Transactions, Consumer Credit Analysis, Fair Value, Derivatives, Commissions and Fees, as well as reporting for Senior Management, Investors and Board of Directors presentations. This position is based in Buffalo, NY.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, analyze, and facilitate reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) based on U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements and guidelines
- Various SEC disclosures and analytics (e.g., Income Statement, Derivatives, Variable Interest Entities, Financial Close, RegInsight initiatives, new and emerging SEC disclosures, etc.)
- Manage activities, including review of accounting transactions, implementations and related external reporting, and monitoring the consolidating financials at the end of each accounting period
- Facilitate various SEC documents signoffs and attestations
- Contribute to strategic planning within areas of expertise and focus on day-to-day operational execution
- Lead key initiatives/projects and controls as well as maintain working knowledge of industry, regulatory, and accounting developments
- Support new documentation inventory and standardization initiatives
- Utilize knowledge of finance/accounting concepts to ensure accurate SEC Reporting filings
- Drive re-engineering, process efficiencies, and continuous process improvement efforts to strengthen controls
- Assist with the execution and coordination of KPMG external audit and Citi’s Internal Audit/Controls groups
- Conduct research and analysis of financial reporting, peer analysis and other regulatory matters presenting results, as warranted
- Build and maintain effective and professional working relationships with internal and external auditors, peer banks, and key contacts within multiple areas across Citi
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of relevant experience
- Public accounting and/or financial services experience preferred
- Strong finance and analytic skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- A desire to learn new areas, financial products and new accounting adoptions
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
- Ability to communicate with others across functions
- Motivated team player with the ability to work in a challenging and fast-paced environment
- Experience in SEC financial analysis and reporting and /or financial services is beneficial
- Strong quantitative skills
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel required, in addition to a high aptitude for learning new systems
- Ability to think analytically and have a desire to learn about Citigroup's businesses, its regions and client offerings
- Must be detail-oriented and able to work with various professional groups across Citi’s Finance and Business functions
- The role requires flexibility with hours and assignments to accommodate the requirements of the SEC's reporting calendar as well as the Company's financial deliverables
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA and Public Accounting experience strongly preferable
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
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Job Family Group:
Finance------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:
Financial Reporting------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:
Full time------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location:
Getzville New York United States------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$58,656.00 - $77,360.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
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Most Relevant Skills
Assessment, Balance Sheet, Business Acumen, Constructive Debate, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Policy and Regulation, Problem Solving.------------------------------------------------------
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Jun 23, 2025------------------------------------------------------
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