Senior Financial Control Analyst

Job Title:
Senior Financial Control Analyst
Location:
CityScape
What you'll do:
The Senior Financial Control Analyst ("FCSA") will be responsible for executing and delivering test work on financial internal controls in compliance with the Sarbanes Oxley Act and FDICIA requirements (together "ICOFR"). The individual will evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of processes and internal controls for adherence to ICOFR requirements. The position will assist in identifying and assessing root causes of identified issues to strengthen and/or improve controls. This role reports to the Associate Director of Financial Control and will interact frequently with key stakeholders across the Company from the front line business operations, to support service groups and the technology department. The FCSA will partner with departments across the organization to formally document and test the ICOFR process. This position is also responsible for communicating the status of the internal controls process to management including control deficiencies identified and the plan for resolution.
What we are looking for:
Responsibilities

• Performs work under the direction of the Financial Control Manager which can include individual or multiple assignments and/or projects;
• Documents the ICOFR process throughout the Company by updating comprehensive risk and control matrices/programs for assigned process areas;
• Performs detailed test work on the ICOFR process including performing walk-throughs and tests of operating effectiveness on key controls;
• Maintains a current log of any observations and deficiencies noted throughout the annual ICOFR testing project, including their current remediation status;
• Maintains SOX software (Workiva) to provide a well-documented and organized SOX program and testing work papers;
• Follows up on the disposition of exceptions;
• Develops an understanding of the business and industry, organizational structure, and regulatory environment;
• Establishes and maintains relationships with the Company's staff and management as well as external auditors through periodic and effective communication to facilitate proactive assessment of the Company's risk profile.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills in order to work with all levels of management are required
• Must be effective at communicating issues through written reports, verbal discussions and presentations;
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills;
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or other relevant field required;
• Minimum two+ (2+) years of experience in Internal Controls, Internal Audit, and/or public accounting required. Experience in the financial services industries is a plus.
• Professional certification of Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accounting (CPA) or working towards one of those certifications is a plus.
• Detail-oriented and proficient in Microsoft Office applications;
• Working knowledge of internal control analyses and risk assessment methodologies, COSO framework, Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA) standards, FRB Supervisory Letter 13-11 standards, generally accepted accounting principles, and/or Sarbanes-Oxley Section 302/402 requirements;
• Ability to travel regionally up to 20%.

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!
About the company:
Western Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Alliance Bank of Arizona, Alliance Association Bank, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank, and Torrey Pines Bank are divisions of Western Alliance Bank; Member FDIC. AmeriHome Mortgage is 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 HR@westernalliancebank.com 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.
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