Financial Reporting Manager

Western Alliance Bank • Phoenix, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Financial Reporting Manager you'll oversee the Company’s SEC reporting function, performing both recurring and ad hoc duties, with accountability for timely and accurate delivery. You'll lead and manage functional areas without day-to-day tactical oversight. Remain current on recent rules, interpretations, and industry practices (GAAP, SEC, other regulatory, etc.). Assess the impact of these changes on the Company and communicate with the relevant parties to ensure that any changes are correctly implemented. Support growth initiatives, including but not limited to: new business lines, product extensions and M&A within their area of influence, ensuring that business initiatives are supported with regard to both launch dates and the necessary consideration of changes to internal controls, policies, and procedures. Actively develop relationships across functional areas to ensure cross departmental collaboration. Assist with external financial audits, regulatory examinations, and similar activities. Provide ad hoc reports customized to the needs of the Chief Accounting Officer or other members of executive management. Lead and develop a team; responsible for hiring, coaching, performance management, training and development.

Requirements

• 4+ years of related experience in Accounting, Finance (GL Mgmt., Public Reporting, Analysis) or similar field.
• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• Previous leadership experience required.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with a Big 4 (or top tier) audit firm and/or current SEC reporting experience at a public company.
• Intermediate to advanced ability to work independently and balance multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Expert speaking and writing communication skills.
• Certified Public Accountant required.

Nice To Haves

• Masters or MBA in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Company’s SEC reporting function, performing both recurring and ad hoc duties, with accountability for timely and accurate delivery.
• Lead and manage functional areas without day-to-day tactical oversight.
• Remain current on recent rules, interpretations, and industry practices (GAAP, SEC, other regulatory, etc.).
• Assess the impact of these changes on the Company and communicate with the relevant parties to ensure that any changes are correctly implemented.
• Support growth initiatives, including but not limited to: new business lines, product extensions and M&A within their area of influence, ensuring that business initiatives are supported with regard to both launch dates and the necessary consideration of changes to internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Actively develop relationships across functional areas to ensure cross departmental collaboration.
• Assist with external financial audits, regulatory examinations, and similar activities.
• Provide ad hoc reports customized to the needs of the Chief Accounting Officer or other members of executive management.
• Lead and develop a team; responsible for hiring, coaching, performance management, training and development.

Benefits

• 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
• A wellness program
• Opportunity to bolster 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: Manager