VP, Financial Reporting & Regulatory Compliance

Banc of California • Santa Ana, CA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President, Financial Reporting & Regulatory Compliance position is responsible for planning, executing, and completing the Company’s external financial reporting and regulatory compliance processes. This role partners closely with the SVP, Financial Reporting, and is expected to operate with a high level of independence, demonstrating strong technical accounting expertise, project management capabilities, and effective people leadership. The position oversees end-to-end regulatory reporting activities, including but not limited to the Call Report, FR Y-9C, FR Y-9LP, FR 2900, FR Y-6, and BIC reports, and plays a key role in disclosure governance, technical accounting conclusions, and implementation of new regulatory guidance. The position also leads optimization and effective use of reporting software, manages relationships with internal auditors, communicates with regulators, and develops high-performing financial reporting professionals. Performs all duties in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures, all U.S. state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the Company operates.

Requirements

• 10 plus years’ of progressive financial reporting, technical accounting, or public accounting, with SEC reporting experience, preferably within financial services
• BS/BA in accounting or finance; CPA
• Strong working knowledge of banking regulatory reporting requirements.
• Director-level research capabilities to interpret, implement, and conclude on the appropriate treatment of accounting guidance.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing complex, cross-functional projects.
• Hands on experience preparing and reviewing regulatory filings, including data validation, reconciliations, and audit trails.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex accounting and reporting matters.
• Energetic, adaptable leader with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced, evolving environment.
• Strong accounting, finance, and analytical capabilities, paired with sound business judgment and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and executive level communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with senior leadership.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Strategic and creative thinker with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Co-pilot) and a solid understanding of corporate policies and procedures.
• High School diploma or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and completion of all external financial reporting activities, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant filings.
• Lead the preparation, review, and submission of regulatory reports, including Call Reports, FR Y-9C, FRY-9LP, FR 2900, FR Y-6, and other applicable filings.
• Ensures regulatory filings are accurate, complete, timely, and compliant with Federal Reserve, FDIC, and other applicable regulatory instructions and guidance.
• Serve as a key point of contact for regulatory reporting matters, including responds to regulator inquiries, data validation requests, and examination follow-ups.
• Draft, review, and coordinate disclosure committee and audit committee materials, including presentations, memos, and supporting documentation.
• Research, evaluate, and conclude on regulatory reporting matters, including assessment of impacts and required disclosure or process changes.
• Monitor emerging accounting, regulatory, and disclosure developments and proactively advise senior management on potential impacts.
• Lead and optimize the Company’s use of reporting tools and automation, including document management and workflow efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting quality, streamline processes, and strengthen controls.
• Maintain strong governance over regulatory reporting processes, including documentation standards, review procedures, and issue tracking.
• Own regulatory reporting controls, including support for FDICIA and SOX 404 financial reporting controls.
• Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors, internal audit, regulators, and advisors on financial reporting, regulatory reporting, and control matters.
• Manage, mentor, and develop financial reporting managers and staff, fostering technical excellence, accountability, and professional growth.
• Oversee day-to-day work allocation, review deliverables, and ensure high-quality outputs from direct reports.
• Participate in hiring decisions, onboarding, performance evaluations, compensation recommendations, promotions, and succession planning.
• Build a collaborative, high-performing team culture with a strong focus on execution, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Involved with interviewing and hiring decisions.
• Prepare and deliver employee performance evaluations, goal planning, and counseling.
• Manage, support, coach and train employees.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with the SVP, Financial Reporting, Chief Accounting Officer, Accounting Operations, and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross-functions to ensure alignment on disclosures, timely issue resolution, and consistent communication.
• Follow all established policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• 401k plan which includes a company match and immediate vesting
• medical, dental, vision, AD&D, supplemental life, long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, and pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• adoption, surrogacy, and fertility assistance
• paid parental leave and family support solutions including care options for your family
• paid vacation days, holidays, and volunteer time off
• tuition reimbursement
• an annual mentorship program
• leadership development resources
• access to LinkedIn Learning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees