Senior Accountant - Regulatory Reporting and Data Governance

General information

Ref # 22544

Remote? No

Ally and Your Career

Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that's more than some cliché people put on job postings. We live this stuff! We see our people as, well, people - with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates as well as work-life balance and diversity and inclusion. From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we strive to build paths that encourage employees to stretch themselves professionally. We want to help you grow, develop, and learn new things. You're constantly evolving, so shouldn't your opportunities be, too?

The Opportunity

The Senior Accountant position will play a critical role in data governance routines and in preparation and submissions of required regulatory filings. Under general supervision, the position will be primarily focused supporting enterprise data governance routines and on preparation and analysis of regulatory reports to ensure accurate and timely filings as well as assisting key business partners in understanding reporting requirements. The role provides the opportunity to gain exposure to different business partners and stakeholders of the company, develop a greater understanding of the regulatory reporting processes and requirements and develop a stronger understanding of Ally's business results. This position reports to the Regulatory Reporting Manager.

At this time, Ally will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The Work Itself

• Assist with data governance initiatives, ensuring tasks are understood, executed, and completed in a timely manner
• Responsible for preparing and analyzing assigned regulatory reports and schedules including performing analytical procedures to ensure reports are accurate and in compliance with required regulations
• Work with business lines to gain an understanding of the business activities and reporting process
• Partner with business line personnel to educate them on regulatory reporting requirements and provide guidance on implementation of new or revised requirements
• Partner with SEC reporting team and other internal reporting teams to ensure consistency and accuracy
• Partner with business units and other regulatory reporting team members to improve processes and efficiency
• Review and maintain the department's distribution lists, quarterly task lists, and electronic SharePoint site
• Review, update and maintain procedures for assigned schedules
• Work with internal and external auditors, and other compliance functions, as directed
• Participate in special projects as necessary

The Skills You Bring

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or related, or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in accounting or related field with strong core accounting, analytical, decision making, and problem-solving skills
• CPA (or equivalent) and /or MBA
• Advanced MS Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.) skills
• Proficient knowledge of Axiom ControllerView application
• Workday General Ledger experience
• Strong organization and time management skills, and ability to effectively prioritize tasks
• Demonstrated experience with process documentation and capacity to anticipate and develop new processes with minimal direction
• Energetic and inquisitive, quick learner, takes initiative, and exhibits a strong work ethic with high degree of self-motivation
• Ability to organize data, perform independent analysis, and provide explanations/conclusions to management
• Ability to lead small projects or contribute meaningfully to larger projects
• Ability to influence others and work effectively in a cross-functional environment; comfortable interacting with other personnel in group or support staff from other departments; may interact with other internal and external personnel (i.e., external auditors, regulators) on specific projects or more complex tasks, usually under supervision

#LI-Hybrid

How We'll Have Your Back

Ally's compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals. But Ally's total compensation - or total rewards - extends beyond your paycheck and is designed to support and enrich your personal and professional life, including:

• Time Away: competitive holiday and flexible paid-time-off, including time off for volunteering and voting.
• Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan and 529 educational assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, and other financial well-being programs.
• Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including dental and vision, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.
• Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy, and fertility support as well as parental and caregiver leave, back-up child and adult/elder day care program and childcare discounts.
• Work-Life Integration: other benefits including LifeMatters® Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.

Who We Are:

Ally Financial is a customer-centric, leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on "Doing it Right" and being a trusted financial-services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. For more information, visit

Ally is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered, if not currently employed by Ally.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Ally will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Base Pay Range:

An individual's position in the range is determined by the scope and responsibilities of the role, work experience, education, certification(s), training, and additional qualifications. We review internal pay, the competitive market, and business environment prior to extending an offer.

Emerging: 70000

Experienced: 95000

Expert: 120000

Incentive Compensation: This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan