Western Alliance Bank - Grove City, OH
posted about 2 months ago
The Senior Financial Control Analyst (FCSA) at Western Alliance Bank will play a crucial role in executing and delivering test work on financial internal controls in compliance with the Sarbanes Oxley Act and FDICIA requirements, collectively referred to as ICOFR. This position is pivotal in evaluating the design and operational effectiveness of processes and internal controls to ensure adherence to ICOFR requirements. The FCSA will assist in identifying and assessing the root causes of any identified issues, with the goal of strengthening and improving controls across the organization. Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Financial Control, the FCSA will frequently interact with key stakeholders throughout the company, including front-line business operations, support service groups, and the technology department. In this role, the FCSA will partner with various departments to formally document and test the ICOFR process. This includes maintaining a current log of observations and deficiencies noted during the annual ICOFR testing project, along with their remediation status. The FCSA will also be responsible for maintaining SOX software (Workiva) to ensure a well-documented and organized SOX program and testing work papers. Effective communication is essential, as the FCSA will need to communicate the status of the internal controls process to management, including any control deficiencies identified and the plans for their resolution. The position requires a strong understanding of the business and industry, as well as the organizational structure and regulatory environment. Establishing and maintaining relationships with the company's staff and management, as well as external auditors, through effective communication will facilitate a proactive assessment of the company's risk profile.