Financial Control Supervisor

Western Alliance Bank • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

As a Financial Control Supervisor, you'll assist in the planning, execution, and delivery of test work on financial internal controls in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act (FDICIA) requirements. You'll evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of processes and controls. As a Financial Control Supervisor, you'll also assist in identifying root causes of identified issues to strengthen and/or improve controls. Responsible for overseeing and reviewing senior and staff level work, including reporting of the results of testing, projects and special assignments.. Document Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) and manage risk and control matrices. Maintain control system software (Workiva) for organized testing work papers. Supervise and participate with less experienced staff. Review work of senior analysts to ensure compliance with requirements and objectives. Identify, document, present, and assist in impact analysis for control deficiencies. Assist in the development of mitigation strategy. Establish and maintain relationships with process and control owners, auditors, and regulators. Ensure effective communication with both staff and management. Lead and develop a team; responsible for hiring, coaching, performance management, training and development.

Requirements

• 5+ years of related experience in Internal Controls, Public Accounting, Internal Audit, or similar field.
• Bachelor's degree in related field required; Masters or MBA in related field preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of internal control analysis, risk assessment methodologies, Sarbanes-Oxley Section 302/402 and/or FRB reporting requirements, COSO framework, Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA) standards, and/or generally accepted accounting principles.
• Entry to Intermediate level knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
• Entry to Intermediate level knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
• Advanced speaking and writing communication skills and ability to effectively interact with all levels within the Company.
• Advanced exceptional time management; detail oriented and proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Occasional travel required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, execution, and delivery of test work on financial internal controls in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act (FDICIA) requirements.
• Evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of processes and controls.
• Assist in identifying root causes of identified issues to strengthen and/or improve controls.
• Responsible for overseeing and reviewing senior and staff level work, including reporting of the results of testing, projects and special assignments.
• Document Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) and manage risk and control matrices.
• Maintain control system software (Workiva) for organized testing work papers.
• Supervise and participate with less experienced staff.
• Review work of senior analysts to ensure compliance with requirements and objectives.
• Identify, document, present, and assist in impact analysis for control deficiencies.
• Assist in the development of mitigation strategy.
• Establish and maintain relationships with process and control owners, auditors, and regulators.
• Ensure effective communication with both staff and management.
• Lead and develop a team; responsible for hiring, coaching, performance management, training and development.

Benefits

• We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program.
• In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees