• Finance Director

    Citizens (Newark, NJ)


    Description

    In this role at Citizens, you’ll experience new things, create new opportunities, think beyond your role, and make an impact.

     

    As the Finance Director, you will support a business manager in one of Citizens’ lines of business and will be responsible for the development and implementation of the financial and operational plans to support a complex (or smaller, related) business unit(s). You will have responsibility for all financial matters of the assigned business unit(s) and will manage a staff. Generally, the Finance Director role will support a complex business area or multiple related smaller business areas.

     

    You’re made ready for a fulfilling career with exciting new challenges and opportunities to stretch yourself!

     

    Primary responsibilities include

     

    + Work closely with business unit Manager as well as Leadership team in development and implementation of business unit strategy.

    + Oversee all aspects of Financial management for the assigned business unit including month end close as well as planning and forecasting.

    + Closely monitor results of the assigned business unit and proactively work to identify risks and opportunities which are then communicated to management in a concise manner.

    + Apply a comprehensive understanding of metrics to provide value added analysis and high impact recommendations to Management.

    + Reinforce a strong accounting control environment that is in compliance with company policies and procedures. Provide strategic accounting advice to the assigned Leadership team. Encourage smart risk taking and innovative thinking.

    + Ensure business deliverables have a big impact on outcomes and are aligned with overall strategy.

     

    Qualifications, Education, Certifications and/or Other Professional Credentials

     

    + Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s Degree required

    • Demonstrated progressive finance experience in banking or financial services

    • Deep expertise in deposit strategy, NII economics, ALM/Treasury, and pricing

    • Strong understanding of FTP, liquidity frameworks, and balance sheet management

    • Exceptional executive communication and leadership skills

    • Preferred: Experience leading deposit finance at a large bank; advanced degree or CFA/CPA

     

    Hours & Work Schedule

     

    + Hours per Week: 40

    + Work Schedule: Monday-Friday

     

    Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance.

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity

     

    Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.

    Why Work for Us

    At Citizens, you'll find a customer-centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth

     

    Background Check

     

    Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the candidate successfully passing a background check, which may include initial credit, motor vehicle record, public record, prior employment verification, and criminal background checks. Results of the background check are individually reviewed based upon legal requirements imposed by our regulators and with consideration of the nature and gravity of the background history and the job offered. Any offer of employment will include further information.