Western Alliance Bank · 2 hours ago
Senior Manager of Corporate Accounting
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expWestern Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation, focused on providing comprehensive financial services. The Senior Manager of Corporate Accounting will oversee a team managing complex accounting processes and ensure compliance with relevant regulations while supporting growth initiatives and external audits.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Manage Corporate Accounting Operations Teams; enhance operational efficiencies and implement new capabilities
Remain current on relevant rules, interpretations, and industry practices as it relates to accounting and reporting for banks/financial institutions
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
Manage new product implementations or other initiatives requiring upgrades and/or enhancements to enterprise applications/systems
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
Qualification
Required
6+ years of related experience in Accounting, Finance (GL Mgmt., Public Reporting, Analysis) or similar field
Bachelor's degree in related field required
Previous leadership experience required
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 or Advanced Degree required
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and ERP
Strong written and oral communication skills with an ability to influence and to build collaborative internal team environments
Demonstrated ability to work independently and balance multiple responsibilities simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams to achieve challenging objectives
Demonstrated track record of 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
Demonstrated ability to meet and manage multiple commitments and deadlines in a demanding, fast paced, hands-on environment with limited day-to-day guidance
Proven ability to quickly generate creative approaches to rapidly changing business environments
Occasional travel required
Preferred
Masters or MBA in related field
Benefits
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
A wellness program
Company
Western Alliance Bank
Western Alliance Bank is a banking firm that offers commercial and business banking solutions.
Founded in 1994Phoenix, Arizona, USA
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (42)
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2021 (13)
2020 (10)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$400M2025-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2005-06-30IPO
Leadership Team
Tim Boothe
Chief Operating Officer
Barbara Kennedy
Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
2025-12-12
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