Position Title
Director - Finance Business Risk & Controls

Location
Hicksville/100 Duffy Avenue/110025

Job Summary
The Director - Finance Business Risk & Controls reports to the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for developing, leading, and overseeing the first line of defense teams within the Finance Division. Oversight includes all critical support functions for Finance's risk, quality control, internal/external audit, and policy/procedure environments. This leader will ensure financial risks and controls across all areas of the Bank align with Flagstar's financial goals and risk framework.

Pay Range: Local Minimum Wage - $0.00 - $0.00

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversight of the Finance division risk and control environment.
  • Responsible for oversight of SOX control function including the strategy and execution of design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
  • Strategic oversight of division's policy and procedure environment ensuring that all functions are appropriately documented in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.
  • Ensure continuous monitoring, communication, and implementation of all applicable regulatory changes, to impacted teams, processes/procedures, and technology.
  • Responsible for coordination with 2nd line of defense regarding finance policies and application of corporate policies within finance.

• Responsible for internal/external audits within Finance division.
  • Centralize the coordination, management, and fulfillment of internal and external audits.
  • Strategically drive the management & completion of all tasks, responses and deliverables associated with all internal and external audits.
  • Represents the department to internal audit, the Bank's Regulatory Affairs team, and external regulators.

• Cross functional leadership.
  • Demonstrate high level of collaboration and critical thinking to address problems and develop solutions that can span all areas of Finance.
  • Reinforce culture of shared ownership and accountability for results.
  • Collaborate with other leaders and teams to assist in the continued development and evolution of the Finance division.
  • Dedicate time to key departmental initiatives as requested by CFO
  • Responsible for talent management functions including: employment, performance evaluations, staff development/training, disciplinary actions, succession planning and ensuring all staff comply with compliance requirements.

ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Performs special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required.
• Consistently adheres to regulatory and compliance policies and standards linked to the job as listed and complete required compliance trainings. Accountable to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required Qualifications:

• Education level required: Undergraduate Degree (4 years or equivalent) (Finance, Accounting, or equivalent).
• Minimum experience required: 15 Years of broad finance experience with increasing responsibility within the US retail banking system, including oversight of regulatory compliance matters, bank accounting, reporting, compliance, and control environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education level preferred: Master's Degree (or Postgraduate equivalent) (Finance, Accounting, or equivalent).
• CPA a plus.

Job Competencies:

• Hands-on leader with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
• Collaborative and flexible leadership style, with a strong service mentality and a history of creating high-performing teams that deliver results.
• Innate ability to comprehend complex processes and systems, and intuitively understanding how they work and how they can be improved.
• Strong analytical and abstract reasoning skills, experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model.
• Skill in examining, developing, reengineering, and recommending financial policies and procedures.
• Exceptional written and oral communication, including facilitation & summarization skills to drive action and results.
• Must be highly organized and have a strong attention to detail including the ability to create and maintain documentation for presentation to all levels of leadership as well as internal/external audit stakeholders.
• Ability to work with, lead and consult with all levels in the organization.
• Adjusts positively to quickly changing priorities and shifting goals in a fast-paced environment.
• Up to 25% travel.
• Physical demands (ADA): No unusual physical exertion is involved.

Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

Minimum Salary: 0.00 Maximum Salary: 0.00 Salary Unit: Yearly