Controller, vice president job description

Who we are:

BNY Mellon is a global investments company dedicated to helping its clients manage and service their financial assets throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon delivers informed investment and wealth management and investment services in 35 countries. As of March 31, 2021, BNY Mellon had $41.7 trillion in assets under custody/or administration, and $2.2 trillion in assets under management. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments.

BNY Mellon is the corporate brand for The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK). Additional information is available at www.bnymellon.com. Follow us on Twitter @BNYMellon or visit our newsroom at www.bnymellon.com/newsroom for the latest company news.

Responsibilities:

* Develops strategic initiatives designed to mitigate business risk.
* Accountable for driving highly complex special projects and functions related to Compliance and Operational Risk.
* Operates as the GCM EMEA Risk and Controls Lead, covering all regulations in EMEA Regions impacting GCM, including KYC/AML, Privacy, Vendor Risk and Local Jurisdictional requirements.
* Accountable for implementation of policies, standards, business strategy and process improvements.
* Engages with senior managers to understand their needs and provides appropriate guidance, direction, and communication.
* Also coordinates with Legal, Audit, Compliance, Risk and Technology business partners to strategically implement regulatory changes and controls that impact the business process.
* Works with the business/function management team to enforce policies, standards, and processes.
* Possesses an in-depth global banking knowledge.
* Contributes to the achievement of business goals and objectives.

The successful candidate will demonstrate/possess:

* Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience required, MBA preferred.
* 8-10 years of experience in financial services or business partner function preferred.
* 3 years in project management or applicable business or function and cost-effective budgetary responsibility.
* Experience in the securities industry is a plus.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.

EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.

Echostar has an opportunity for a Vice President, Assistant Corporate Controller who will be responsible for assisting in several accounting functions including SEC reporting, Technical Accounting, Internal Controls, and Financial Systems transformation. This role will be based in our Germantown, MD office, and will report to the Chief Accounting Officer. This is a highly visible position with teams located in CO and MD, and collaboration with multiple international locations. Accounting Operations has oversight of Corporate Accounting, Operational Accounting, Technical Accounting, SEC and Statutory Reporting, SOX and Shared Services.

We are looking for a proven leader, results-oriented, with a track record of accomplishing objectives in a complex environment. Equally important is solid business judgment, high integrity and ability to partner with the senior management team to drive the strategic vision of the company. The successful candidate will regularly collaborate with senior management, our legal team, the business and functional group personnel worldwide, as well as our various professional service providers.

The ideal candidate needs to know exactly what needs to be done to grow, improve and scale our Accounting Operations and must be able to take initiative, get the job done with little or no direction and be able to drive significant value and change into the business - both within our department and company-wide.

To be a successful candidate this person must be an engaging, an inspiring leader and have the ability to manage/grow the team. This person would have command and control of all facets of our accounting, financial statement reporting and the close process, excellent process improvement and systems skills, advanced analytics and modeling as well as superior presentation and organizational skills.
Responsibilities:
Lead the team in all aspects of accounting to ensure accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAPReview the monthly and quarterly results with senior financial management Manage the full cycle close, including SOX controls, compliance related tasks, key reserve evaluation and certain account reconciliations Assure accuracy, timeliness, and conformity with professional accounting standards and best practices in accordance with USGAAP on a consolidated basis and the appropriate local GAAP for the statutory records Support all SEC and statutory reporting globally and ensure compliance Manage SOX structures and compliance globally - including challenging, maintaining and monitoring corporate and department compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures Build and continuously improve best in class process and procedures for areas of responsibility Identify, design and implement process improvements, as appropriate, to simplify, standardize and streamline efforts Partner with the CAO to determine accounting implications for all material business decisions Coordinate work relating to both internal and external audits in the periodic review of the company financial records as well as the implementation of agreed upon recommendations, related to areas of responsibility, resulting from audit findings Coach and develop team members, including establishing annual goals and monitoring progress and achievement of results Lead finance policy development and process definition and improvement activities Perform ad hoc analyses and make recommendations to improve company profitability Domestic and international travel is required

Basic Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting Active CPA15+ years progressive accounting experience with recent experience at a multi-national public company with responsibility over the consolidated close, technical accounting and financial reporting5+ years of progressive management experience5+ years Big 4 public accounting experience Possess a concrete understanding of US GAAP and IFRS - including but not limited to Investment and debt accountingM&A and transactional accounting Revenue recognition and multiple element arrangements products, services, long-term contracts and lease arrangements Complex consolidation, allocation processes and foreign exchange Intercompany transactions and eliminations Other complex transactions, including related party transactions and those transactions involving long-lived assets and the requirement for periodic assessments for impairment Recent experience working with large ERP systems (Oracle or SAP) and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM/FDM).

Preferred Qualifications:
Masters' Degree in AccountingAdaptable to various competing demands and demonstrate a high level of customer service Very strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively across multiple functional and business groups Ability to motivate and influence others toward a common goalA successful track record in change managementA proven ability to show strong initiative, be decisive, resolve issues and deliver on commitments and deadlines Demonstrated creativity and flexibility in problem solving and project collaboration Inspiring leader and manager of people with the proven ability to build high performing teams Superior organization and prioritization skills Highly skilled in data analysis and proven ability to present financial data in a clear, concise and compelling manner to all levels of management Proven self-starter that doesn't need much guidance to get projects done in an excellent manner Been part of the leadership team for ERP improvements and changes Superior Excel modeling skills Superior PowerPoint presentation skills
You will be eligible to participate in the Executive Incentive Program (EIP). Payments from this program are based on company and individual performance.

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EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package covers it all-from healthcare savings plans to education assistance and more!
Financial: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary) Employee Incentives: Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNetHealth: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for certain positions. EEO is the law.

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Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 5th largest financial group in the world. Across the globe, we're 180,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.

Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.

This is a hybrid position. There are flexible work from home options available. A member of our recruitment team will discuss the options with you in more detail.

Job Summary:

As part of the BURCO (Business Unit Risk/Controls Officer) team within FMA (Financial Management of the Americas), the Operational Risk & Control, Vice President will assist the Division Risk Manager by assessing effectiveness of operational risks specific to FMA processes. This includes performing Risk and Control Self-Assessments, including risk and control identification and developing test scripts; documenting operational loss events and management self-identified issues; working with data to develop key risk metrics to monitor where key risks are changing; providing oversight on quarterly certifications; supporting standard and ad-hoc reporting requirements for senior leaders; supporting response to internal audit and regulatory examinations.

Major Responsibilities:

Support Division Risk Manager for FMA in operational risk management activities including: Assess risks and effectiveness of operational controls specific to FMA business functions including corporate accounting, reporting (SEC/Regulatory), purchasing and payables, corporate tax, corporate treasury including funding, and capital adequacy and stress testing / CCAR (Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review).
Perform Risk Control Self-Assessment reviews including risks, risk metrics, control record updates, and control test reviews.
Support risk and control assessments through collaboration with process owners and other stakeholders.
Create and update process flow documentation for FMA processes.
Assist in quarterly assessments of operational risk related to other processes e.g., internal operational risk reports, risk appetite statements and control certifications.
Review operational losses to ensure that sufficient mitigating controls are identified and documented; and remediation actions are appropriate, effective and timely. Recommend corrective actions to Division Risk Manager.
Defend risk assessments with stakeholders and assist in coordinating requests and responses during Internal Audits and bank regulatory exams.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree required.
5 plus years of financial services or accounting experience. Three plus years of operational risk or audit experience.
Knowledge of associated financial processes and controls. Strong communication skills, oral and written, ability to interact with all levels of management.
Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio skills.
Experience with PeopleSoft General Ledger, Hyperion Planning and OpenPages GRC platform and/or Archer is a plus.
Familiarity with banking regulatory requirements for treasury functions including Basel III, BSA AML, LCR, and Volcker compliance requirements is a plus.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual's associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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