Manager, Controllership – Cash Accounting

Job ID: 2502149

Job Description:

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 Employee Resource Groups, 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.

Organizational Overview:

Controllership organization within Finance COE responsible to monitor day-to-day accounting activities involved in Synchrony business. Controllership mostly covers Cash Accounting, General Accounting, Client Accounting, Reconciliations, Closing & Reporting, System Maintenance, and Governance related sub-processes. Every process contributes to our monthly, quarterly & annual financial close process and ensure that we have accurate external reporting.

Role Summary/Purpose:

This role will support Cash Accounting processes including daily balancing of suspense account activity, month-end close and analysis, and month-end reconciliations.  This role will also assist with credit balance refund processes, projects, ad-hoc requests, and other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily balancing, including resolution of variances, and preparation of daily and  month-end reconciliation support.
• Research and resolve transaction variances for open items.
• Take part in process improvement ideas by collaborating with our internal cash team/RPA & BOT team.
• Work closely with various stakeholders and cross-functional teams on cash related tasks/deliverables
• Monitoring of all aged items in accordance with assigned thresholds and assisting in query resolution for the team.
• Understand and apply the concepts of the Cash accounting process flow of accounts and Blackline balancing procedures
• Research/follow up on all reconciling items for assigned accounts with strong root cause/action plans documented.
• Suggest/implement process improvement ideas for assigned accounts and implementation of small to medium scale improvements
• Manage month-end responsibilities including journal entry preparation and reconciliations in accordance with SYF standards
• Support Governance initiatives such as job aid reviews, updates, and SOX controls testing
• Support internal and external audits and internal control reviews
• Support ad-hoc reporting requests
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance with minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, or in lieu of a degree minimum of 4 years of accounting experience
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Software Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent organization and follow-up skills
• Excellent communication skills – both oral and written
• Ability to execute in a fluctuating environment
• Demonstrated commitment to quality and customer service

Desired Skills/Knowledge:

• Experience with reconciliation systems (Blackline)
• Experience with REVAL treasury management system
• Experience with checks/drafts processes
• Experience with Oracle
• Prior Banking Experience is a plus

Eligibility Criteria:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance with minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, or in lieu of a degree minimum of 4 years of accounting experience

Work Timings: 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM PHT

For Internal Applicants:

• Understand the criteria or mandatory skills required for the role, before applying
• Inform your manager and HRM before applying for any role on Workday
• Ensure that your professional profile is updated (fields such as education, prior experience, other skills) and it is mandatory to upload your updated resume (Word or PDF format)
• Must not be any corrective action plan (First Formal/Final Formal, PIP)
• L4 to L7 Employees who have completed 12 months in the organization and 12 months in current role and level are only eligible.
• L8 Employees who have completed 18 months in the organization and 12 months in current role and level are only eligible.
• L4+ Employees can apply

Grade/Level: 08

Job Family Group:

Finance