VP, Controllership – Client Accounting Projects Leader

Job ID: 2501042

Job Description:

Role Summary/Purpose:

This Client Accounting role will be responsible for leading projects, particularly related to Rewards initiatives. This includes the evaluation of program agreements, determination of proper accounting processes and establishing sustainable procedures that meet controllership and business requirements, as well as working cross functionally with other business partners to develop the necessary structure to support accounting requirements.

This role also includes ownership of new client onboarding and process updates related to program changes, responsibility for establishing/maintaining ledger rules and rewards mapping, supporting our Share point sites and supporting other business/controllership projects.

Our Way of Working

We’re proud to offer you choice and flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home, near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you may be required to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Rewards accounting – Leading controllership projects related to Cardholder Reward programs (new programs and modifications to existing programs). Ensuring programs are accounted for consistently and reconciled according to controllership requirements in accordance with Synchrony policies.

• Direct new Client Integrations and well as operationalizing changes to existing Client processes resulting from contract changes – includes, but is not limited to, review and interpretation of Client contracts, identifying business requirements, participating in project testing, and developing monthly processes to support client requirements.

• Collaborate as needed with other internal teams to resolve issues, understand the causes behind issues and provide solutions.

• Lead the creation, review and maintenance of detailed technical documentation around complex processes as needed.

• Provide updates to Senior leaders and other internal stakeholders on project statuses.

• Maintain a thorough understanding of end to end business process, including transaction flow, key systems and data sources in order to provide expert guidance to support the proper recording of financial activity in accordance with GAAP and SYF accounting policies.

• Guide, mentor and develop client accounting team as needed to support process changes.

• Be a leader in driving business productivity and controllership through process improvements, simplification and automation.

• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

• Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience; or in lieu of a degree a minimum of 11 years of progressive accounting experience

• Previous Client Accounting experiences, specifically in the area of rewards accounting

• Advanced MS Excel skills (strong knowledge of complex formulas)

• Some experience with Oracle, Hyperion, Fiserv rewards platforms (PLP/TLR)

Desired Characteristics:

• Project management experience.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication and time management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments and work effectively under time constraints

• Excellent communication skills-able to work across multiple functional levels, clearly communicate financial information

• Detail oriented

• Strong writing skills

• Able to work independently, lead projects and drive to completion

Grade/Level: 12

                                                            

The salary range for this position is 110,000.00 – 185,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.

Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.

Eligibility Requirements:

• You must be 18 years or older

• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent

• You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process

• You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

• New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles.  Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months’ time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles.  Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months’ time in position before they can post.  All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don’t meet the time in position or performance expectations).

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.  We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 

Our Commitment:

When you join us, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive culture where your skills, experience, and voice are not only heard—but valued. We celebrate the differences in all of us and believe that our individual, unique perspectives is what makes Synchrony truly a great place to work. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect and turn ideals into action. Through the power of our 8 Diversity Networks+, with more than 60% of our workforce engaged, you’ll find community to connect with an opportunity to go beyond your passions.

This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice:

• Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

• If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1-866-301-5627.   Representatives are available from 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time

Job Family Group:

Finance