**Position Description**:
The **Financial Operations Manager **is needed to strengthen a high growth debit / credit card issuer’s operations. This position will report to the Director of Financial Operations at Ouro and the CFO of EMEA.
Manager has responsibility for developing and testing internal controls, reconciliations, business continuity planning, drafting and managing enhancements to the automated Settlement system, and developing tools for the various types of reconciliations activities.
Ouro's Recruiting team is based in Austin, Texas. As such, please submit your resume in English. Thank you for your cooperation.
**Responsibilities**:
- Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, tools and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
- Working with functional business units to enhance Settlement processes to meet the changing needs of the Organization
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert in the on-boarding of new Programs
- Draft, monitor and implement changes to the Settlement process as necessary
- Performing Control Assessments and Implementations
- Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and scalability of financial operations
- Participating in annual and ad-hoc audits, both internal and external
- Analyzing Settlement data for accuracy and report development
- Oversee Bank of Spain Reporting
- Supervise a team of finance professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure accurate and timely completion of tasks
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including senior management, accounting, compliance, and risk management teams, to support strategic initiatives and decision-making
**Requirements**:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field required with Financial Information System experience
- +5 years in a payment processing environment or a high volume transaction processing environment
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to motivate and develop team members.
- Project Management experience
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated skills in designing and executing internal controls and process changes.
- Superior spreadsheet, database and writing skills, SQL experience a plus
- Proficiency in complex problem solving and data analysis
- Ability to interface with IT and functional business units to draft, monitor, and implement necessary changes to Settlement interfaces to meet the growing needs of the Business
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Proficiency in English and Spanish, speaking and writing