Financial Control Program Manager

Western Alliance Bancorporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ownership stake

Medical & dental insurance

Paid time off

401k matching

Tuition assistance

Employee volunteer program

Wellness program

Job summary

Western Alliance Bancorporation seeks a Financial Control Program Manager to lead regulatory reporting QA testing within the RRO framework. You will plan, execute, and deliver testing cycles, assess risks, and oversee senior staff to ensure data quality and reporting integrity.

You will collaborate with Accounting, Risk, Treasury, and Data Management to resolve issues and strengthen controls. This role requires strong governance experience and a drive for process improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Internal Controls, Public Accounting, Internal Audit, or similar field.
• Bachelor's degree required; Masters or MBA preferred.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Advanced 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.
• Advanced knowledge of general banking operations including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
• Advanced speaking and writing communication skills and ability to effectively interact with all levels within the Company.
• Advanced exceptional time management; detail oriented and proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant preferred.
• Occasional travel required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and deliver RRO test work in accordance with established compliance frameworks and timelines.
• Conduct risk assessments and perform conformance, transaction, and control testing to evaluate data quality and reporting integrity.
• Supervise senior and staff-level employees, providing guidance, reviewing work, and ensuring adherence to RRO standards.
• Analyze discrepancies, assess impact on regulatory reporting, and collaborate with stakeholders to implement corrective actions.
• Assist the Associate Director in preparing and presenting detailed reports on RRO results, findings, and recommendations to management and governance committees.
• Partner with Accounting, Risk, Treasury, Operations, and Data Management teams to address data quality issues and enhance reporting processes.
• Lead or participate in projects and initiatives related to regulatory reporting and quality assurance.

Skills

Internal Controls

Public Accounting

Internal Audit

Leadership

SOX 302/402

COSO framework

IIA standards

GAAP knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

MS Office

CPA (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's/MBA preferred

Job description

Job Title: Financial Control Program Manager

Location: CityScape

What you'll do:

The Regulatory Reporting Oversight (RRO) - Financial Control Program Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of regulatory reporting quality assurance testing in alignment with the company's compliance framework. This role ensures the integrity and accuracy of regulatory reporting through comprehensive risk assessments, conformance reviews, transaction testing, and control evaluations. The RRO Program Manager will oversee, and review work performed by senior and staff-level team members, including the preparation and reporting of test results, project deliverables, and special assignments. Acting as a key liaison, this position interacts frequently with stakeholders across the organization to strengthen the control environment and support regulatory compliance objectives.

• Manage Testing Cycles: Plan, execute, and deliver RRO test work in accordance with established compliance frameworks and timelines.
• Risk Assessment & Testing: Conduct risk assessments and perform conformance, transaction, and control testing to evaluate data quality and reporting integrity.
• Team Oversight: Supervise senior and staff-level employees, providing guidance, reviewing work, and ensuring adherence to RRO standards.
• Issue Identification & Resolution: Analyze discrepancies, assess impact on regulatory reporting, and collaborate with stakeholders to implement corrective actions.
• Reporting & Documentation: Assist the Associate Director in preparing and presenting detailed reports on RRO results, findings, and recommendations to management and governance committees.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with Accounting, Risk, Treasury, Operations, and Data Management teams to address data quality issues and enhance reporting processes.
• Special Projects: Lead or participate in projects and initiatives related to regulatory reporting and quality assurance.

What you'll need:

• 5+ years of related experience in Internal Controls, Public Accounting, Internal Audit, or similar field.
• Bachelor's degree in related field required; Masters or MBA in related field preferred.
• Previous leadership experience preferred
• Advanced 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.
• Advanced level knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
• Advanced level knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
• Advanced speaking and writing communication skills and ability to effectively interact with all levels within the Company.
• Advanced exceptional time management; detail oriented and proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant preferred.
• Occasional travel required.

Benefits you'll love:

We offer all the important things you'd want - like

• competitive salaries
• an ownership stake in the company
• medical and dental insurance
• time off
• a great 401k matching program
• tuition assistance program
• an employee volunteer program
• a wellness program

About the company:

Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide, Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands - Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank - that remain part of the company's heritage, as well as AmeriHome Mortgage, a Western Alliance Bank Company.

Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email [e-mail] or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.

Western Alliance Bancorporation