Senior Financial Control Analyst

Western Alliance Bank • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Financial Control Analyst, you will execute and deliver test work on financial internal controls in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act (FDICIA) requirements. You will evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of processes and internal controls, identify root causes of issues, and recommend improvements. You will interact with key stakeholders across the company, including business operations, support services, and technology departments. You will document and test the ICOFR process and communicate the status of internal controls, including deficiencies and resolution plans, to management. You will perform audit assignments and projects under the direction of the Financial Control Manager. You will document the ICOFR process by updating risk and control matrices/audit programs. You will conduct detailed test work on the Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) process, including walk-throughs and tests of key controls. You will maintain a log of observations and deficiencies, tracking their remediation status. You will develop an understanding of the business, industry, organizational structure, and regulatory environment. You will establish and maintain relationships with staff, management, and external auditors through effective communication. You will provide mentorship and guidance to junior accounting staff.

Requirements

• 3+ years of related experience in Internal Controls, Public Accounting, Internal Audit, or similar field.
• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• Intermediate 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 level knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
• Entry level knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Intermediate speaking and writing communication skills and ability to effectively interact with all levels within the Company.

Nice To Haves

• Masters or MBA in related field preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant preferred.
• Certified Internal Auditor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute and deliver 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 internal controls, identifies root causes of issues, and recommends improvements.
• Interact with key stakeholders across the company, including business operations, support services, and technology departments.
• Document and test the ICOFR process and communicates the status of internal controls, including deficiencies and resolution plans, to management.
• Perform audit assignments and projects under the direction of the Financial Control Manager.
• Document the ICOFR process by updating risk and control matrices/audit programs.
• Conduct detailed test work on the Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) process, including walk-throughs and tests of key controls.
• Maintain a log of observations and deficiencies, tracking their remediation status.
• Develop an understanding of the business, industry, organizational structure, and regulatory environment.
• Establish and maintain relationships with staff, management, and external auditors through effective communication.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior accounting staff.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Ownership stake in the company
• Medical and dental insurance
• Time off
• 401k matching program
• Tuition assistance program
• Employee volunteer program
• 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: Senior