Assistant Controller & Financial Reporting Director

Overview

It Starts Here:
Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry and is evolving from a high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization. Our people are at the heart of this journey and together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible. This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

Country:
United States of America

The Assistant Controller & Financial Reporting Director is responsible, subject to Controller oversight, for the timely and accurate review and delivery of all assigned financial reporting. This includes BSI regulatory reports and BSI international financial reporting to Head Office (BSSA). The position coordinates, prepares and delivers accurate and timely annual legal entity audited financial statements, including liaison with external auditors. It also reviews and timely delivers all IHC report inputs including SEC and US regulatory reporting requirements as assigned by IHC.

Lead and/or contribute to projects at the entity level, U.S. and Group. The Assistant Controller will assist the Controller in determining proper accounting treatment for new products and/or non-recurring transactions, coach and train less experienced team members, and comply with corporate policies while partnering with other business units to resolve issues and deliver satisfactory results on audits and examinations.

• Coordinate, prepare, and deliver accurate and timely annual legal entity audited financial statements; liaison with external auditors.
• Review and timely deliver all IHC report inputs including SEC and US regulatory reporting requirements as assigned by IHC.
• Lead and/or contribute to entity-level, U.S., and Group projects.
• Assist in determining proper accounting treatment for new products and/or non-recurring transactions.
• Coach and train less experienced team members.
• Ensure compliance with Corporate policies and partner with other business units to resolve issues; support audits and examinations.

Bachelor’s Degree Required or equivalent experience.

10+ years of relevant experience, including 10+ years in banking with tax, accounting and financial and regulatory reporting. Big 4 experience required.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong general accounting skills and ability to lead, influence, and direct peers, subordinates, and management.
• Strong decision-making on complex matters; excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills; strong financial analysis, modeling, and problem-solving.
• Ability to communicate complex financial transactions and strategies and interact effectively with the market, executive management, and vendors.
• Ability to convey urgency and drive issues/projects to closure.

CPA required.

English and Spanish.

The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt), the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.

Minimum: $ USD
Maximum: $ USD

Your contribution matters and it’s recognized. You can expect a fair and competitive rewards package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. Rewards go beyond numbers; benefits are designed to support you, your family, and your well-being now and into the future. Santander Benefits - 2026 Santander OnGoing/NH eGuide ()

We embrace a strong risk culture and all professionals are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply. Santander is an equal opportunity…