Finance Internal Controls & Governance Manager

First Bank Online•Birmingham, AL

50d

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
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.
Strong ability to assist with documentation of controls to support operational and SOX compliance audit
High degree of personal integrity; promotes high standards of ethical conduct and behaviors consistent with organizational and government standards
Self-starter operating with minimal supervision/oversight
Ability to build effective working relationships & collaborate with people from a broad spectrum within Office of the CFO and across the company
Professional, positive communicator delivering clear, concise information in either verbal or written format
Strong communication; written and verbal skills. There will be frequent interactions with internal and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CERP, CRCM or CIA designation preferred
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 though 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