VP, Finance Governance – Issue Management Leader

Synchrony

Finance Governance Issue Management Leader involved in compliance with Governance standards across Finance. Focused on driving adherence, managing risks, and supporting governance programs within a regulated environment.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeStamford • Connecticut, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver a centralized Finance Governance Model by driving adherence and standardizing execution of governance programs
Lead Issue, Incident Management & Customer Remediation across the Finance organization
Enforce a standard approach for issue documentation & risk mitigation
Assess the impact of cross functional issues on Finance and monitor status reporting
Support various governance responsibilities such as Exam Support and Supplier oversight

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or related business field
6+ years of experience in a regulated Financial Services organization, or 10+ years equivalent experience in lieu of degree
4+ years of experience in a governance related role
Finance qualifications (e.g. CPA)
Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Professional development
Annual bonus based on individual and company performance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Finance Governance ModelIssue ManagementIncident ManagementRisk MitigationStatus ReportingGovernance Programs

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationFlexibilityOrganizational Skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in AccountingCPA