AVP – Balance Sheet Substantiation Controller

About the role

State Street is seeking an Assistant Vice President to lead Balance Sheet Substantiation (BSS) within its Global Accounting Operations. You will own end‑to‑end reconciliation processes, ensure compliance with policies and SOX, and drive transformation across the BSS tower.

Key responsibilities

• Own and execute end‑to‑end reconciliation and substantiation, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timeliness.
• Maintain adherence to BSS policy, SOX requirements and internal control standards; identify and remediate risks and control gaps.
• Strengthen the control environment through risk assessments, RCSA alignment, and internal audit readiness.
• Lead governance, issue escalation and reporting to senior management, keeping documentation audit‑compliant.
• Partner with Global Process Owners and technology teams to standardise, re‑engineer and automate processes, including Oracle system implementations and new entity onboarding.
• Drive UAT, post‑go‑live support and transition to BAU operations.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders (Controllers, IT, Audit, Operations) and coach teams to deliver high performance.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance; MBA or professional accounting qualification (CA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA) preferred.
• 12–15 years of experience in Balance Sheet Substantiation, controllership, accounting operations or risk assurance.
• Strong background in shared services and offshore delivery models.
• Proven expertise in SOX, RCSA and control framework design and implementation.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems, particularly Oracle, and accounting technology transformations.
• In‑depth knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS and Subledger Accounting.

Required skills

• Oracle ERP
• SOX compliance
• RCSA methodology
• US GAAP
• IFRS
• Subledger Accounting