VP, Senior Finance Technology & Systems Manager

Banc Of California • Santa Ana, CA

39d

About The Position

The VP, Senior Finance Technology & Systems is responsible for the strategy, delivery, and continuous improvement of the Bank's Finance technology ecosystem. This leader ensures the Bank's core financial platforms operate reliably and efficiently while driving automation, process optimization, expand application usage, and scalability to support Finance and enterprise growth. The role oversees key Finance applications, such as: Oracle Financial Cloud, Essbase, Blackline, Empyrean, Workiva and others, ensuring that system architecture, integrations, and controls align with accounting, reporting, and regulatory requirements. The ideal incumbent is a hands-on leader who can balance operational excellence with forward-looking innovation to enhance data accuracy, efficiency, and control within Finance processes. 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+ years of experience in Finance Systems management, accounting technology, or ERP implementation within banking or financial services.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems required.
• Deep expertise in financial ERP platforms, reconciliation tools, planning & forecasting and reporting tools.
• Proven success driving process automation, scalability, and system modernization initiatives.
• Strong understanding of accounting, financial reporting, and control requirements.
• Experience working within SOX-controlled and regulated environments.
• Strategic Systems Leadership: Shapes a scalable, modern Finance systems landscape.
• Process Optimization: Identifies and drives automation and efficiency improvements.
• Operational Excellence: Balances reliability and transformation with disciplined execution.
• Finance Partnership: Builds trusted relationships with Accounting, FP&A, and Treasury.
• Change Leadership: Guides teams through modernization with clarity and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Finance Systems Strategy & Transformation Lead the strategy and roadmap for Finance systems to improve scalability, automation, and integration across Finance and Accounting functions.
• Drive modernization initiatives aligned with the Finance Transformation program and Enterprise Data strategy.
• Evaluate existing workflows and identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and standardize processes for efficiency and control.
• Partner with Finance leadership (Controller, CFO, FP&A, Treasury) to ensure systems and processes support financial reporting, compliance, and audit readiness.
• System Ownership & Delivery Oversee daily operations, enhancements, and issue management for the Finance systems ecosystem
• Ensure robust integrations between sub-ledgers, general ledger, and reporting tools.
• Partner with Technology and vendors to ensure system reliability, data integrity, and performance optimization.
• Process Improvement & Controls Lead initiatives that strengthen financial control frameworks and streamline close, reconciliation, and reporting processes.
• Implement process automation and workflow solutions that reduce manual intervention and enhance scalability.
• Ensure compliance with SOX, FFIEC, and internal audit standards across system configurations, access, and change management.
• Partner with Audit and Risk to monitor and remediate system control deficiencies proactively.
• Operational Excellence Maintain high system availability and performance with clear SLAs for issue resolution and change delivery.
• Oversee production support, release management, and vendor escalations with a focus on prevention and root-cause analysis.
• Develop documentation, test plans, and governance standards to ensure sustainable operations and audit readiness.
• Leadership & Collaboration Lead a team of Finance Systems Analysts and Application Specialists, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with the Finance Transformation, Enterprise Data, and Technology teams to align system enhancements with enterprise priorities.
• Manage external partners to deliver quality outcomes on time and within budget.
• Represent Finance Systems in governance and steering forums to communicate progress, risks, and dependencies.
• Involved with interviewing and hiring decisions.
• Prepare and deliver employee performance evaluations, goal planning, and counselings.
• Manage, support, coach and train staff.
• Treat people with respect; keep commitments; inspire the trust of others; work ethically and with integrity; uphold organizational values; accept responsibility for own actions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes working environment free of harassment of any type; builds a diverse workforce and supports affirmative action.
• Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time; supports the company's goals and values.
• Performs the position safely, without endangering the health or safety to themselves or others and will be expected to report potentially unsafe conditions.
• The employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations and orders issued pursuant to the OSHA Act of 1970, which are applicable to one's own actions and conduct.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Financial Security: You will be eligible to participate in a 401k plan in which the Bank will match 100% of the first 4% of your contributions, which is immediately vested.
• Health & Well-Being: We offer comprehensive insurance options including 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).
• Building & Supporting Your Family: Banc of California partners with providers that offer adoption, surrogacy, and fertility assistance as well as paid parental leave and family support solutions including care options for your family.
• Paid Time Away: Eligible team members receive paid vacation days, holidays, and volunteer time off.
• Career Growth Opportunities: To support career growth of our team members, we offer tuition reimbursement, an annual mentorship program, leadership development resources, access to LinkedIn Learning, and more.

What This Job Offers

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