Financial Control Supervisor

Western Alliance Bancorporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401k matching program

Tuition assistance program

Wellness program

Job summary

Western Alliance Bancorporation is seeking a Financial Control Supervisor to assist in the planning and execution of financial internal controls in compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include evaluating controls, supervising staff, and communicating with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree, with an MBA preferred. Benefits include competitive salaries, medical insurance, and a 401k matching program.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Internal Controls, Public Accounting, or Internal Audit.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, with a Master's or MBA preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 302/402 and COSO framework.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, execution, and delivery of test work on financial internal controls.
• Supervise less experienced staff and review work of senior analysts.
• Identify control deficiencies and assist in mitigation strategy development.

Skills

Internal Controls

Public Accounting

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workiva

Job description

Job Title

Financial Control Supervisor

Location

CityScape

What you’ll do

As a Financial Control Supervisor, you’ll assist in the planning, execution, and delivery of test work on financial internal controls in compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley Act (SOX) and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act (FDICIA) requirements. You’ll evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of processes and controls. As a Financial Control Supervisor, you’ll also assist in identifying root causes of identified issues to strengthen and/or improve controls. Responsible for overseeing and reviewing senior and staff level work, including reporting of the results of testing, projects and special assignments.

• Document Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) and manage risk and control matrices. Maintain control system software (Workiva) for organized testing work papers.
• Supervise and participate with less experienced staff. Review work of senior analysts to ensure compliance with requirements and objectives.
• Identify, document, present, and assist in impact analysis for control deficiencies. Assist in the development of mitigation strategy.
• Establish and maintain relationships with process and control owners, auditors, and regulators.
• Ensure effective communication with both staff and management.
• Lead and develop a team; responsible for hiring, coaching, performance management, training and development.

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.
• 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.
• Entry to Intermediate level knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
• Entry to Intermediate 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, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your 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!

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.