Ally
Senior Accountant - CFO Group Business Line Risk
Ally, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
The Opportunity
The CFO Group Business Line Risk Senior Accountant will assist in the identification and mitigation of risk throughout the CFO Group including evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of Ally’s internal control environment and supporting management in establishing and maintaining a risk framework for the business line and to support other established risk processes within the CFO Group Business Line Risk function. The CFO Group Business Line Risk function primarily strives to evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of detective and preventative controls within processes that support both financial reporting and operational processes to foster a robust risk environment. The CFO Group Business Line Risk Senior Accountant will seek to understand processes and business cycles, identifying and assessing risks and management’s controls, including but not limited to, those that support Ally’s SOX compliance. The Work Itself
Coordinate and lead process and control walkthroughs with management, identifying key risks in business activities, processes, and products, evaluate the design of controls to reduce operational, compliance, financial, reputational and strategic risks Recommend enhancements to internal control frameworks to reduce operational, compliance, financial, reputational and strategic risk exposure Perform and conclude on the assessment of operating effectiveness for identified key controls in conjunction with testing deadlines Work with management to identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies and the related risks, including qualitative improvements in control operations, to minimize deficiencies Support the enterprise issue management program, including capture and analysis of root cause themes and risk rating of identified issues, performing root cause cross-impact analysis, developing and reviewing formal issue action plans, and gathering evidence to support completion of action plan steps Educate and coach junior team members on testing methodologies, requirements, and best practices Evaluate the effective preparation of account reconciliations and provide feedback to various business lines Build and foster relationships with cross-functional teams (IT, operations, compliance, finance) to improve processes and ensure strong risk oversight Coordinate and lead walkthrough debriefs and testing deliverables with internal and external auditors Prepare risk reports, dashboards, and metrics for senior management and governance committees Identify and escalate emerging risks and issues to team managers in a timely and effective manner Encourage a culture of risk awareness and accountability throughout the business line Support the CFO Group Business Line Risk team with special ad hoc projects as needed Skills You Bring
Bachelor's degree required; degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred CPA, CIA or equivalent is a plus 3+ years of experience in accounting, auditing, risk, or related field Experience with audit industry documentation standards (workpapers, flowcharting, narratives, walkthroughs, control testing) preferred Knowledge of internal control and risk concepts and auditing standards; controls-based testing experience a plus Excel proficiency – advanced MS Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs Detail-oriented with strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills Ability to work independently and provide frequent updates to team managers Ability to identify opportunities for process improvements within the team and business lines Strong written and verbal communication across multiple teams Financial services experience a plus How We\'ll Have Your Back
Ally\'s compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives based on achieving personal and company goals. Our Total Rewards program includes compensation and benefits designed to meet your needs and those of your family, including: Time Away: 20 paid time off days (plus 11 paid holidays and 8 hours of volunteer time off yearly; prorated based on start date and status) Planning for the Future: 401K with matching and company contributions, student loan paydowns, 529 education savings, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and financial coaching Health & Well-being: medical, dental, and vision options; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; pre-tax health accounts; comprehensive well-being programs Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance; paid parental and caregiver leave; dependent care accounts and discounts Work-Life Integration: mental health resources, discounted programs, and other benefits Other compensation: travel allowances, relocation assistance, signing bonus and/or equity, as applicable For more details about Ally\'s Total Rewards, visit: https://www.ally.com/content/dam/pdf/corporate/ally-total-rewards-snapshot.pdf Who We Are
Ally Financial is a customer-centric, leading digital financial services company focused on doing it right and being a trusted financial-services partner to our customers. For more information, visit www.ally.com. Ally is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition, or any other reason protected by law. Ally will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email hrpolicy@ally.com. Ally will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Base Pay Range : $70,000 - $120,000 USD
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The CFO Group Business Line Risk Senior Accountant will assist in the identification and mitigation of risk throughout the CFO Group including evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of Ally’s internal control environment and supporting management in establishing and maintaining a risk framework for the business line and to support other established risk processes within the CFO Group Business Line Risk function. The CFO Group Business Line Risk function primarily strives to evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of detective and preventative controls within processes that support both financial reporting and operational processes to foster a robust risk environment. The CFO Group Business Line Risk Senior Accountant will seek to understand processes and business cycles, identifying and assessing risks and management’s controls, including but not limited to, those that support Ally’s SOX compliance. The Work Itself
Coordinate and lead process and control walkthroughs with management, identifying key risks in business activities, processes, and products, evaluate the design of controls to reduce operational, compliance, financial, reputational and strategic risks Recommend enhancements to internal control frameworks to reduce operational, compliance, financial, reputational and strategic risk exposure Perform and conclude on the assessment of operating effectiveness for identified key controls in conjunction with testing deadlines Work with management to identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies and the related risks, including qualitative improvements in control operations, to minimize deficiencies Support the enterprise issue management program, including capture and analysis of root cause themes and risk rating of identified issues, performing root cause cross-impact analysis, developing and reviewing formal issue action plans, and gathering evidence to support completion of action plan steps Educate and coach junior team members on testing methodologies, requirements, and best practices Evaluate the effective preparation of account reconciliations and provide feedback to various business lines Build and foster relationships with cross-functional teams (IT, operations, compliance, finance) to improve processes and ensure strong risk oversight Coordinate and lead walkthrough debriefs and testing deliverables with internal and external auditors Prepare risk reports, dashboards, and metrics for senior management and governance committees Identify and escalate emerging risks and issues to team managers in a timely and effective manner Encourage a culture of risk awareness and accountability throughout the business line Support the CFO Group Business Line Risk team with special ad hoc projects as needed Skills You Bring
Bachelor's degree required; degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred CPA, CIA or equivalent is a plus 3+ years of experience in accounting, auditing, risk, or related field Experience with audit industry documentation standards (workpapers, flowcharting, narratives, walkthroughs, control testing) preferred Knowledge of internal control and risk concepts and auditing standards; controls-based testing experience a plus Excel proficiency – advanced MS Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs Detail-oriented with strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills Ability to work independently and provide frequent updates to team managers Ability to identify opportunities for process improvements within the team and business lines Strong written and verbal communication across multiple teams Financial services experience a plus How We\'ll Have Your Back
Ally\'s compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives based on achieving personal and company goals. Our Total Rewards program includes compensation and benefits designed to meet your needs and those of your family, including: Time Away: 20 paid time off days (plus 11 paid holidays and 8 hours of volunteer time off yearly; prorated based on start date and status) Planning for the Future: 401K with matching and company contributions, student loan paydowns, 529 education savings, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and financial coaching Health & Well-being: medical, dental, and vision options; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; pre-tax health accounts; comprehensive well-being programs Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance; paid parental and caregiver leave; dependent care accounts and discounts Work-Life Integration: mental health resources, discounted programs, and other benefits Other compensation: travel allowances, relocation assistance, signing bonus and/or equity, as applicable For more details about Ally\'s Total Rewards, visit: https://www.ally.com/content/dam/pdf/corporate/ally-total-rewards-snapshot.pdf Who We Are
Ally Financial is a customer-centric, leading digital financial services company focused on doing it right and being a trusted financial-services partner to our customers. For more information, visit www.ally.com. Ally is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition, or any other reason protected by law. Ally will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email hrpolicy@ally.com. Ally will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Base Pay Range : $70,000 - $120,000 USD
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