FVP, Assistant Controller - Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

Cathay Bank • El Monte, CA

13h • $150,000 - $190,000

About The Position

The Assistant Controller – Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the Bank’s regulatory reporting, supporting SEC reporting, and managing technical accounting matters. This position ensures the accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of all required regulatory filings while maintaining strong accounting policies and internal controls. Operating with a high degree of independence, the Assistant Controller partners closely with the Corporate Controller and executive leadership, leads a team of reporting professionals, and plays a key role in maintaining the Bank’s compliance posture as a publicly traded financial institution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college in accounting or finance.
• 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience. Team management experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and experience with PeopleSoft GL, and IBS is highly preferred.
• Must be organized, detail and deadline oriented, be able to plan and prioritize, have strong verbal and written communication skills and be responsible and self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

• Banking and/or public accounting experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation, compilation, and review of quarterly report on Form 10‑Q and annual report on Form 10‑K filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with SEC requirements.
• Lead, manage, and review the preparation and timely filing of required bank regulatory reports, including but not limited to the FFIEC Call Report, FR Y‑9C, and FR Y‑9LP.
• Direct the quarterly and annual data collection process for Regulatory and SEC reporting, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation of supporting schedules.
• Manage the roll‑forward, maintenance, and updates of SmartCall, SmartY9, and TimeSaver software used for regulatory report preparation and submission.
• Review and approve additional daily, weekly, and monthly regulatory filings, including the FR 2900, FR 2420, and FR 2644.
• Oversee the Bank’s accounting policy framework, including drafting, maintaining, and updating accounting policies and technical accounting memos.
• Lead technical accounting research and analysis for complex or unusual transactions, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Support the quarterly earnings release process, including preparation of financial tables and review of non‑GAAP reconciliations.
• Oversee XBRL tagging and coordinate with external vendors to ensure accuracy and consistency of SEC filings.
• Partner with Treasury, Credit, and Risk teams to ensure accurate reporting of liquidity, capital, CECL, and fair value disclosures.
• Maintain and enhance internal control procedures to ensure compliance with SOX requirements and support a strong internal control environment.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors, preparing and reviewing requested documentation and supporting audit processes.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for executive management, including key metrics, trends, and analytical insights.
• Support Audit Committee and Disclosure Committee reporting by preparing financial highlights, disclosure updates, and technical accounting summaries.
• Lead, mentor, and develop reporting and technical accounting staff by setting goals, managing performance, and providing ongoing training and support.
• Serve as a key backup to the Corporate Controller for critical reporting and technical accounting responsibilities.
• Undertake additional responsibilities and special projects assigned by the CFO, CAO, and Corporate Controller.

Benefits

• coverage for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health saving account (HSA) with company contributions, voluntary coverages, and 401(k).
• This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level