Senior Accounting Analyst - Controllership - Hybrid - Dallas, TX

Senior Accounting Analyst - Controllership - Hybrid - Dallas, TX

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United States of America

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 whats possible. This is more than a strategic shift. Its a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

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Are you a highly analytical and detailed oriented accounting professional with a passion for data? We're seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst - Controllership who thrives on making sense of complex financial data and possess a strong foundation in General Ledger accounting to join our team and play a key role in our financial analysis process.

Proven analysis experience working with Excel

Solid understanding of General Ledger accounting principles, including the accounting flow (debits, credits), journal entries, data & account reconciliation, financial statement preparation, management reporting, and data analysis.

Required Accounting or Finance degree or other business degree as long as possess the accounting experience above.

Able to work hybrid 3 days a week in our corporate Dallas, TX office.

Senior Accounting Analyst - Controllership is experienced in reconciling high‑volume Subledger and General Ledger data. A key contributor in month‑end close, account analysis process, and ad‑hoc projects. Senior analyst must be innovative and must continue to work to improve the effectiveness of the cash accounting reporting by adjusting and or making enhancements to current accounting and reporting processes. This role is currently a hybrid position in a demanding work environment with plenty of opportunities to learn!

Gather, manage high‑volume data, and produce accurate General Ledger reconciliations by utilizing advanced knowledge in excel and high level of analytical skills.

Proactively research, resolve discrepancies and improve the effectiveness of the accounting reporting team by adjusting and / or enhancing current accounting, reporting processes, and improving efficiency through automation.

Administer and take ownership in processing of accounting entries, reporting, analysis, and documentation of assigned job areas within the accounting reporting team.

Provide variance insight and composition analysis related to business activity and drivers related to General Ledger balances.

Prepare or review regulatory reports and research to resolve discrepancies or significant variances.

Liaise with other departments to ensure organizational alignment.

Ensure management has a thorough understanding of business results through the communication of reporting and analysis.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty on a senior analyst capacity. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience :
Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent field.

- Required.

3+ Years Relatable experience in accounting, financial reporting or auditing field - Required.

3+ Years Equivalent work experience - Required.

Intermediate knowledge of Excel is required

Demonstrated competence of accounting practices and procedures, including US GAAP / IFRS and regulatory reporting standards.

Practical analytical and accounting skills.

Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Ability to focus on details to ensure and maintain data accuracy, and demonstrate holistic understanding of accounting and financial report.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.

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