What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Controller position at Western Alliance Bank?
Job Title
Product Controller
Location:
CityScape
What You'll Do
The Product Controller will report directly to the Financial Reporting Director and will be primarily responsible for overseeing all aspects of the accounting and reporting for the Company’s loan and deposit portfolios. The Product Controller is expected to have robust subject matter expertise and the ability to lead and manage functional areas without day-to-day tactical oversight. This position works closely with other Financial Reporting Directors, Managers, and the Operations teams.
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.
© Western Alliance Bancorporation
Product Controller
Location:
CityScape
What You'll Do
The Product Controller will report directly to the Financial Reporting Director and will be primarily responsible for overseeing all aspects of the accounting and reporting for the Company’s loan and deposit portfolios. The Product Controller is expected to have robust subject matter expertise and the ability to lead and manage functional areas without day-to-day tactical oversight. This position works closely with other Financial Reporting Directors, Managers, and the Operations teams.
- Monitor and oversee the accounting and reporting for the Company’s loan and deposit portfolios.
- Remain current on recent rules, interpretations, and industry practices as it relates to the accounting and reporting of loans and deposits.
- Assess the impact of any changes on the Company and communicate with the relevant parties to ensure changes are correctly implemented.
- Support growth initiatives, including but not limited to: new business lines, product extensions and M&A, ensuring business initiatives are supported regarding both launch dates and necessary consideration of changes to systems, internal controls, policies, and procedures.
- Direct new product implementations or other initiatives requiring upgrades and/or enhancements to loan and deposit enterprise systems.
- Oversee and ensure the maintenance of documentation specific to loan and deposit system and product information.
- Actively develop relationships across functional areas to ensure cross departmental collaboration.
- Assist with external financial audits, regulatory examinations, and similar activities.
- Perform various accounting duties including review of journal entries, accruals, transaction analysis, accounting research and ad hoc projects.
- Provide ad hoc reports customized to the needs of the Chief Accounting Officer or other members of executive management.
- Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related experience.
- Public accounting experience with a Big 4 (or top tier) audit firm and/or progressively increased responsibility and supervisory experience at an SEC registrant, preferably in the financial services industry.
- CPA license is required.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and ERP.
- Strong written and oral communication skills with an ability to influence others and to build collaborative internal team environments.
- Demonstrated track record building teams, career growth plans, and organizational strength through leadership, partnership, and a high level of integrity.
- Demonstrated success in cross-functional team building and the ability to partner with other operations and strategy functions to achieve challenging objectives.
- Demonstrated ability to meet and manage multiple commitments and deadlines in a demanding, fast paced, hands-on environment with minimal guidance.
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.
© Western Alliance Bancorporation
