Finance Controls & Governance Manager

FirstBank • Birmingham, AL

83d

About The Position

The Finance Manager of Internal Controls and Governance is responsible for planning, documentation, monitoring and reporting on Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Capital Markets controls and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelors (4 year) degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Strategy, MIS, or related field
• 5+ years combined compliance, audit, technology risk, security and/or information technology experience
• CPA, CERP, CRCM or CIA designation preferred
• Experience in public accounting and controls experience with public companies or equivalent
• Compliance experience with a public company, working directly on implementation, remediation, testing or compliance
• Familiarity with technical assessments and audit methodologies for financial, treasury and accounting systems as well as auditing processes.

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact within the office of the CFO for the Bank’s 'First Line of Defense' program, for Audit, Compliance, Regulatory Agencies, SOX, and Operational Risk testing and quality control
• Monitor the progress of testing of Finance controls, internal and external audits, and regulatory examinations
• Work with Internal Audit, external auditors, management, and staff to identify feasible control solutions and resolutions (if exist) to control gaps, findings, and opportunities for improvement in various Finance areas
• Monitor remediation of control gaps and failures to ensure timely and effective resolution
• Collaborate with leaders and business partners to ensure Finance, Accounting, Treasury and Capital Markets controls and documentation meet company and regulatory expectations
• Identify key risks and work with management to ensure appropriate controls are in place to mitigate the risks
• Participate in the evaluation, development and maintenance of policies, procedures, standards, and training as they pertain to regulatory and audit requirements
• Assist in developing Finance governance which may include planning, analysis, design and implementation of controls, business interaction, testing, and reporting procedures in accordance with appropriate professional and corporate standards
• Cultivate an environment that supports diversity, teamwork, and performance. Provide leadership through communication, performance management, development and recognition of staff
• Manage the team by hiring, coaching, training and providing direction to team members through feedback to support personal development and ongoing improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees