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About arenaflex
At arenaflex, we are committed to delivering exceptional financial services while maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and regulatory compliance. As a leading financial institution, we understand that robust internal controls and oversight are fundamental to our success and the trust our clients place in us every day. We believe in fostering an environment where innovation meets accountability, and where every team member contributes to our mission of helping customers succeed and strengthening communities.
Our organization is built on a foundation of strong governance, ethical practices, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We pride ourselves on maintaining a culture that values diverse perspectives, continuous learning, and collaborative problem-solving. When you join arenaflex, you become part of a team that is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the financial industry while developing your career in meaningful ways.
Position Overview: Financial Accounting Executive – Enterprise Controls & Oversight
arenaflex is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our organization as an Enterprise Controls and Oversight Pioneer. This is a critical leadership role that will provide comprehensive guidance on all internal authorities related to financial reporting and financial management matters. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in internal controls, regulatory compliance, and financial governance, with the ability to lead teams in developing robust control frameworks that meet evolving regulatory requirements.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to work part-time in a remote capacity, providing strategic leadership while maintaining flexibility in your work arrangement. You will report directly to the Chief Accounting Officer and play a pivotal role in shaping our financial control environment. This is a unique chance to make a significant impact on our organization's risk management infrastructure while advancing your career in a leading financial institution.
Key Responsibilities
As a key member of the Regulatory Administration group at arenaflex, you will be responsible for the following:
- Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic leadership and vision to the Enterprise Controls and Oversight team, defining the direction for our control and testing programs across the organization.
- Control Framework Development: Define a coordinated, comprehensive end-to-end control and testing program that satisfies diverse requirements, including SOX compliance and regulatory reporting, without duplication while providing a complete assessment of the organization's financial reporting control environment.
- Internal Control Management: Lead internal control teams to understand, evaluate, and improve the design and operational effectiveness of entity-level, business, and information technology controls.
- Business Partnership: Ensure that lines of business have relevant, sound, evidence-based assessments of their financial controls environment to inform their decision-making processes.
- Best Practices Implementation: Drive best practice normalization and develop frameworks that can be consistently implemented across all business units and functional areas.
- Team Development: Hire, retain, develop, and motivate a high-performing financial controls testing team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Manage relationships with colleagues across the organization and ensure effective delivery of a full-service control and oversight model to both Lines of Business and functional areas.
- Risk Balance: Maintain an appropriate balance between risk mitigation and operational efficiency, ensuring that controls support business objectives without creating unnecessary burden.
- Stakeholder Communication: Manage communication of testing work with various constituents, including the Disclosure and Regulatory Reporting committees, Audit Committee, and external auditors.
- External Auditor Relations: Maintain relationships with external accountants and assist with independence issues, tax matters, coordination of controls assessment, substantial audit work, and documentation.
- Policy Management: Purchase and maintain key enterprise policies that govern financial reporting risk for SEC and regulatory reporting, establishing annual plans to test and assessing the effectiveness of internal authorities over financial reporting.
- Risk Collaboration: Address financial reporting risk in collaborations, meetings, and risk projects with Independent Risk Management.
Required Qualifications
To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Four or more years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Audit, Reporting, or equivalent experience demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military experience, or education.
- Four or more years of management experience demonstrating leadership capabilities.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Desired Qualifications
While not required, the following qualifications are highly preferred and will strengthen your application:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
- Demonstrated knowledge of accounting, reporting, and internal control requirements within a large, diversified U.S. financial services institution.
- Strong understanding of current financial and regulatory requirements.
- Experience implementing COSO-based Sarbanes Oxley internal control assessments.
- Experience working with banking, financial, and insurance regulators, internal and external auditors.
- Demonstrated effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to create understanding and influence decisions.
- Ability to effectively develop innovative solutions and drive transformative change.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills combined with strategic business acumen.
- Highly collaborative with proven ability to lead large, complex, and diverse teams.
- Exceptional history of delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Essential Skills and Competencies
Success in this role requires a unique combination of technical expertise and interpersonal abilities. The ideal candidate will possess:
- An "own it" mentality with a practitioner mindset comfortable in a fast-moving, complex environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to tackle issues collaboratively through open and productive discussion.
- A smart, decisive, confident, and results-oriented approach with mental flexibility, creativity, analytical ability, and business intuition.
- Definitive leadership skills with the ability to set high standards and drive performance.
- The ability to inspire, motivate, engage, and develop a financial organization to achieve results.
- Capability to recruit, guide, and develop the next generation of financial leaders.
- Strong interpersonal skills, superior intelligence, and exceptional ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
- Meticulous attention to detail with a proactive and responsive approach.
- Ability to foster clarity, simplicity, consistency, and broad understanding across the business.
- An energetic, effective, and resourceful team player who takes accountability for deliverables and meets tight deadlines.
- Ability to work and influence effectively within a matrix environment.
- Build trusted relationships with Executive Leadership, Colleagues, and extended business and functional leaders across the organization.
- Unquestionable personal and professional integrity with the ability to constructively handle criticism and demand exceptional performance from self and colleagues.
Career Growth and Development Opportunities
At arenaflex, we are committed to the professional development of our employees. This position offers exceptional opportunities for career advancement within the financial services industry. As part of our leadership team, you will have access to:
- Comprehensive training programs on regulatory compliance, internal controls, and financial reporting.
- Mentorship from senior executives and industry experts.
- Exposure to enterprise-wide initiatives and cross-functional projects.
- Leadership development programs designed to prepare you for greater responsibilities.
- Networking opportunities with professionals across various business units and functional areas.
- Performance-based advancement opportunities within our organization.
Work Environment and Culture
arenaflex is dedicated to building strong client relationships balanced with a strong, resilient, and consistent culture that firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our clients and company. Our work environment is characterized by:
- A collaborative team culture that values diverse perspectives and inclusive practices.
- Flexible work arrangements including remote work options to support work-life balance.
- Access to cutting-edge technology and resources to support your success.
- A commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
- Strong emphasis on ethical conduct and regulatory compliance.
- Supportive leadership that encourages professional growth and development.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package that reflects the importance of this role and the experience level required. The expected hourly range for this position is $25-$35 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition to competitive pay, arenaflex offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Retirement savings plans with company matching.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Various wellness programs and resources.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At arenaflex, we believe in diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications for employment from every qualified candidate, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.
We are committed to fostering an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Our diversity is one of our greatest strengths, and we believe that inclusive teams drive innovation and better serve our customers and communities.
Risk Management Responsibilities
All employees at arenaflex are responsible for executing relevant risk programs, including Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, and Regulatory Compliance. This includes following and adhering to applicable arenaflex policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance commitments, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions consistent with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
There is an emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification, and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions proportionate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
How to Apply
If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for financial controls, regulatory compliance, and leadership, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity at arenaflex. We are looking for individuals who are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in our organization's success.
To apply, please visit our careers page and submit your application. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and look forward to considering your application. Join arenaflex and become part of a team that values excellence, integrity, and innovation in everything we do.
arenaflex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.