Financial Control Program Manager

What You'll Do

• 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.
• Oversee 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.
• Aid in the preparation and presentation of 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.

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.

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 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.