Financial Reporting Manager

Western Alliance Bank•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Financial Reporting Manager (“FRM”) is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting of the Company. The position reports to a Financial Reporting Director and collaborates with the accounting team and across the organization to complete assigned tasks. The areas in which the FRM is primarily involved with include the monthly general ledger close, review of supporting schedules for reconciliations, review of journal entries, and ad hoc internal management reporting. The FRM also plays a key role in ensuring compliance with SOX, policies and procedures, as well as applicable banking regulations. Play a key role in the month-end close by reviewing consolidated results to identify trends or unusual activity. Prepare detailed results analysis to assist with management’s review of financial statements. Fulfill financial data requests from management, external auditors, and regulatory agencies on an as needed basis. Review journal entries related to loan activity, expense accruals, as well as other assigned areas. Develop analytics for financial activity to assist with the review of results. Gain a thorough understanding of the various business lines within the Company to confirm that transactions are being recorded in accordance with GAAP. Liaison with Finance as part of the close process to capture appropriate project related activity. Maintain procedures and provide subject matter expertise over areas of responsibility. Assist in accounting for complex or unique transactions which require research and analysis.

Requirements

4+ years of related experience in Accounting, Finance (GL Mgmt., Public Reporting, Analysis) or similar field.
Bachelor's degree in related field required; Masters or MBA in related field preferred.
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.
Occasional travel required.

Responsibilities

Assist with the day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting of the Company.
Involved with the monthly general ledger close, review of supporting schedules for reconciliations, review of journal entries, and ad hoc internal management reporting.
Plays a key role in ensuring compliance with SOX, policies and procedures, as well as applicable banking regulations.
Play a key role in the month-end close by reviewing consolidated results to identify trends or unusual activity.
Prepare detailed results analysis to assist with management’s review of financial statements.
Fulfill financial data requests from management, external auditors, and regulatory agencies on an as needed basis.
Review journal entries related to loan activity, expense accruals, as well as other assigned areas.
Develop analytics for financial activity to assist with the review of results.
Gain a thorough understanding of the various business lines within the Company to confirm that transactions are being recorded in accordance with GAAP.
Liaison with Finance as part of the close process to capture appropriate project related activity.
Maintain procedures and provide subject matter expertise over areas of responsibility.
Assist in accounting for complex or unique transactions which require research and analysis.