Senior Financial Reporting Manager

Western Alliance Bank•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Senior Financial Reporting Manager (SFRM) role will report directly to the Senior Financial Reporting Director and will be primarily responsible overseeing the Company’s SEC reporting function, performing both recurring and ad hoc duties, with accountability for timely and accurate delivery. The Senior Financial Reporting Manager is expected to have robust subject matter expertise and the ability to lead and manage functional areas. 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. Perform certain month-end close responsibilities. Provide ad hoc reports customized to the needs of the Chief Accounting Officer or other members of executive management.

Requirements

6+ 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
Public accounting experience with a Big 4 (or top tier) audit firm and/or progressively increased responsibility and supervisory experience at an SEC registrant, preferably in the financial services industry
CPA license is required
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and ERP
Strong written and oral communication skills with an ability to influence others and to build collaborative internal team environments

Responsibilities

Overseeing the Company’s SEC reporting function
Performing recurring and ad hoc duties
Accountability for timely and accurate delivery
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
Perform certain month-end close responsibilities
Provide ad hoc reports customized to the needs of the Chief Accounting Officer or other members of executive management