Senior Accountant - Regulatory Reporting and Data Governance

Ally Financial ‚Ä¢ North Carolina, United States ‚Ä¢ Full Time

Posted on Tue, Jun 16, 2026

General information

Career area Accounting Work Location(s) 601 S. Tryon Street, NC Remote? No Ref # 22544 Posted Date 06-15-26 Working time Full time

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?
Work Schedule: Ally designates roles as (1) fully on-site, (2) hybrid, or (3) fully remote. Hybrid roles are generally expected to be in the office a certain number of days per week as indicated by your manager. Your hiring manager will discuss this role's specific work requirements with you during the hiring process. All work requirements are subject to change at any time based on leader discretion and/or business need.

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

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. Our Total Rewards program includes industry-leading compensation and benefits plus additional incentives that are designed to meet your needs and those of your family so you can get the most out of your career and your life, including:

Time Away: Program starts at 20 paid time off days in addition to 11 paid holidays and 8 hours of volunteer time off yearly (time off days are prorated based on start date and program varies based on full or part-time status and management level).
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 pay downs and 529 educational save up assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and financial learning center and financial coach access.
Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including medical, dental and vision, employee, spouse and child life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, Healthcare FSA, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity insurance, 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 assistance as well as paid parental and caregiver leave, Dependent Day Care FSA back-up child and adult/elder care days and childcare discounts.
Work-Life Integration: other benefits including Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.
Other compensations: depending on the role for which you are considered, you may be eligible for travel allowances, relocation assistance, a signing bonus and/or equity.
To view more detailed information about Ally’s Total Rewards, please visit this link: https://www.ally.com/content/dam/pdf/corporate/ally-total-rewards-snapshot.pdf

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 www.ally.com.

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.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at hrpolicy@ally.com. 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: $70000 - $120000 USDAn individual's position in the range is determined by the specific role, 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. Incentive Compensation: This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan.

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