Bulge Bracket Investment Banks

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**External Reporting Controller, Senior Associate** Lead financial reporting for major consumer bank's deposits. Strengthen accuracy and controls,ropy across reporting cycles. Analyze complex data, deliver decision-ready insights to senior leaders. 10+ years' experience in finance, preferably in accounting or regulatory reporting. Proficient in Excel, SQL, and reporting tools. Collectively drive process improvements and automation. Located in Columbus, OH.

Compensation: Not specified USD
City: Columbus
Country: United States

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Location: Columbus, OH, United States

You can help shape how a major consumer bank tells its financial story. In this role, you will lead reporting and analysis for deposits and deliver insights that inform senior leaders decisions. You will partner closely with stakeholders to strengthen accuracy, controls, and compliance across reporting cycles. If you enjoy turning complex data into clear, decision-ready reporting, this team offers meaningful impact and visibility.

Job summary

As an External Reporting & Regulatory Reporting, Senior Associate on the Consumer Banking External Reporting team, you will oversee the preparation, review, and analysis of deposit-related financial reporting and insights. You will help ensure reported results are accurate, complete, and supported by strong controls and reconciliations. You will collaborate across finance, regulatory reporting, and disclosure teams to deliver timely reporting and explain key movements. You will translate requirements into practical execution and clear communication so stakeholders can act with confidence.

Job responsibilities

Apply current product, industry, and market knowledge to support external and regulatory reporting deliverables

Consolidate, review, and analyze quarterly financial data for accuracy and completeness, including quarter-over-quarter variance analysis

Coordinate data collection and quarterly business results with lines of business and internal reporting partners

Support assessment of reporting issues, root causes, and outcomes, escalating risks when needed

Communicate financial results clearly to stakeholders and flag potential issues early

Participate in the production, review, and filing of periodic reports submitted to regulatory agencies

Execute proof and control procedures to support reconciliation across regulatory filings and published financial reports (for example, quarterly and annual reports)

Perform control procedures and edit checks to maintain the integrity of reported results

Interpret regulatory and disclosure requirements and help coordinate internal policy alignment and documentation

Build and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders through ongoing collaboration and dialogue

Contribute to continuous improvement efforts focused on data quality and reporting automation

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

5+ years of experience in a finance organization with exposure to accounting, financial statements, and/or regulatory reporting

Bachelors degree (or equivalent experience) in a business-related field

Demonstrated ability to analyze financial results, identify drivers, and explain variances clearly

Strong knowledge of financial controls, reconciliations, and documentation expectations

Strong time management skills and ability to deliver accurately under tight deadlines

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to stakeholders

Advanced Excel skills and strong overall comfort with data and reporting tools

Strong problem-solving skills and sound professional judgment

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance

Experience in Product Control or Financial Control

Experience supporting external reporting and/or regulatory reporting

Familiarity with structured data querying and automation tools (for example, SQL, workflow automation, or analytics platforms)

Experience driving process improvement or reporting automation initiatives

Project management experience supporting cross-functional delivery

Lead strategic initiatives and deliver results for our consumer and community banking business through innovation, collaboration, and strong leadership.

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