Job Description:

　　Role Summary/Purpose:

　　Reporting to the VP, Controllership - Accounting Integration, Business & Partner Initiatives, this role will provide operational accounting, and project management execution over Synchrony business and partner initiatives. Business initiatives include such items as new product development / transformation, portfolio and business acquisitions / dispositions, and new partners. This role requires significant coordination with business, technology, and Finance colleagues across all levels. In addition, this role is responsible for accurate accounting of Fiserv activity recorded in the General Ledger including supporting new partner setup, maintaining Fiserv Settlement Into The Future ('SITF') mapping tables and Oracle EBS-GL Entry Creation Rules related to SITF as well as validating Fiserv daily activity correctly journalizes to the General Ledger.

　　We're proud to offer you choice and flexibility. You have the option to be remote, and work from home, or come into one of our offices. You may be occasionally requested to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as team meetings, training and culture events.

　　Essential Responsibilities:

　　Serve as Business Partner Integration Lead for Controllership as well as Fiserv First Data SITF GL Mapping.

　　Responsibilities are as follows:

　　Create and maintain project documentation regarding accounting and financial matters for new business and partner initiatives (requirements, project plans, timelines, issues logs, project dashboards, testing scripts, testing, etc.).

　　Designing, implementing, and facilitating the execution of all financial/accounting routines required to support portfolio acquisitions/dispositions during the interim period between purchase/sale & conversion.

　　Serve as primary Operational Accounting contact on Synchrony cross-functional project teams.

　　Assisting in establishment and oversight of pre-and post-conversion daily routines for portfolio conversions and deconversions to ensure all tasks have been completed including settlement and payment activities, cash balancing, GL reconciliation, partner invoicing and reporting, etc. This role will also serve as a central escalation/communication point for Operational Accounting for both pre-and post-conversion/deconversion issues with larger overall project team.

　　Coordinate any new banking arrangements with Treasury, Cash Accounting & Payment Services teams, and the Partner.

　　Establish post-conversion and deconversion as well as post-implementation system requirements and ensure all new general ledger accounts, cost centers, and accounting routines have been established.

　　Provide regular status updates to Business Initiatives Leader and FCOE Operational Accounting Process Owners.

　　Consult with Partner Development, Marketing and IT on potential new business, partner and product opportunities.

　　Provide research and guidance regarding controllership impacts related to proposed process changes made in other functional teams.

　　Review & maintain project/process documentation.

　　Drive process consistency and improvements across new business projects including system upgrades.

　　Responsible for providing Fiserv SITF support for the controllership accounting and customer service operations team.

　　Subject matter expert on Fiserv-First Data SITF accounting data mapping and Oracle Entry Creation Rules that are required for said mapping including the maintenance of these rules as it relates to BCLE and Cost Center creation, Rewards Program mapping, Royalties and other Partner Program economics sourced from First Data.

　　Research and resolve suspense activity from SITF.

　　Liaise between end users and Fiserv-FD staff including opening tickets and following them through to problem resolution.

　　Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

　　Qualifications/Requirements:

　　Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related Business area

　　5+ years accounting/finance experience

　　Prior Systems experience (minimum five years) - operating systems, general ledger/accounting systems (Oracle-GL, Discover, Monarch and Document Analyzer)

　　Strong leadership and rigorous project management skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a high-speed, quickly changing business environment

　　Process/quality improvement experience - develop and implement new processes, improve existing routines

　　Demonstrated project management skills - leading multiple projects & driving each to completion

　　Advanced PC proficiency, with spreadsheet, presentation and other software application skills

　　Ability to travel (varies by project)

　　Desired Characteristics:

　　Knowledge of Synchrony's financial systems (i.e. Oracle GL, Discoverer, Hyperion)

　　Knowledge of Synchrony's operating systems (e.g. MBS, FDR, Vision+, GECOM, etc.)

　　CPA

　　Accounting/finance experience to include such responsibilities as tasks such as: general ledger, account reconciliation, and/or fiscal closing

　　Strong background in accounting practices and procedures

　　Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

　　Strong communication skills (oral & written)

　　Strong organizational/self-motivation skills

　　Grade/Level: 11

　　The salary range for this position is 90,000.00 - 155,000.00 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+ (https://www.synchronycareers.com/our-culture/#diversity) , 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.

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　　Job Family Group:

　　Finance