Financial Control Program Manager

Job Title:Financial Control Program ManagerLocation:CityScapeWhat 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 preferredAdvanced 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, 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, 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 View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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 BancorporationSummaryLocation: Phoenix, AZ; Dallas, TX; Columbus, OHType: Full time