Summary
Citigroup Inc. (Citi) announced a change in its senior accounting leadership. Raja Akram has resigned from his role as Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, effective February 23, 2020, to pursue other opportunities. This departure necessitates a search for a permanent replacement. To ensure continuity in financial reporting and oversight, Jeff Walsh has been appointed as the interim Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, effective February 25, 2020. Mr. Walsh is a seasoned executive with prior experience in this role at Citi, having served as Controller and Chief Accounting Officer for eight years and subsequently holding a leadership position in the Independent Risk Management group before his retirement. His interim appointment addresses the immediate need for experienced leadership in this critical function.
Key Highlights
- 1Raja Akram has resigned as Citi's Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, effective February 23, 2020.
- 2Jeff Walsh has been appointed as the interim Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, effective February 25, 2020.
- 3Mr. Walsh previously held the Controller and Chief Accounting Officer position at Citi from 2009 to 2017.
- 4Mr. Walsh also served as Head of Transformation for the Independent Risk Management group from late 2017 to early 2019.
- 5The company is conducting a search for a permanent replacement for the Controller and Chief Accounting Officer role.
- 6Mr. Walsh will receive a base salary of $475,000 per year, along with eligibility for discretionary incentive compensation and benefits.