AVP, Controllership

The AVP, Controllership (L10) role at Synchrony involves leading the Finance Governance team to ensure compliance with governance standards across the Finance organization. This includes overseeing areas such as Risk Assessment, Change Management, Monitoring and Reporting, and Issue & Incident Management. As part of a new centralized team, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving the stand up of the new operating model across Finance and supporting colleagues on this journey. Key responsibilities of the role include maintaining relevant metrics for monitoring governance activities and risks, analyzing data, tracking policy and procedure updates, and maintaining inventories related to Process, Risk, and Controls. The role also involves facilitating risk identification, reporting on Risk and Control Assessments, and coordinating Issue Management activities, among other duties. The AVP will collaborate with various stakeholders across Finance to ensure effective risk identification and management, connect Governance programs outputs, and establish relationships with operational areas such as Compliance, Operational Risk, and Internal Audit. Additionally, the role will involve supporting committees, overseeing Loss Data Reporting, developing policy and procedures, and managing special projects related to Governance. Candidates for this role should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 4+ years of experience in governance, risk, and controls initiatives within a financial services organization. Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple workstreams are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and excellent written and verbal communication skills are desired qualities. Eligibility criteria include a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in governance roles or financial services, with work timings from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. Internal applicants must ensure they meet the mandatory skills required for the role, inform their manager and HRM before applying, update their professional profile, and meet specific criteria for internal applicants. Grade/Level for this role is 10 within the Finance job family group.,