Approve and validate risk assessment and scoping of each program to determine key areas relevant to the associated program (SOX or RRO), including but not limited to: business processes, IT systems/interfaces and critical reports and spreadsheets; 

Oversee inventory of key controls and regulatory reports/schedules to ensure identified risk to financial and regulatory reporting are mitigated;

Approve issuance of both control deficiencies and quality issues within regulatory reporting.  In addition, oversee partnership with business leaders to determine appropriate remediation actions for timely and effective resolution;  

Collaborate with business leaders during execution of various phases within each program as well as implementation of business initiatives to ensure readiness of control environment and compliance;

Review reporting materials prepared by the team and communicate final materials to SSC quarterly, external auditors both ad-hoc and quarterly and the Audit Committee of the Board.  Audit Committee reporting will be at least four times per year as well as when required by the Audit Committee; however, may be presented by Deputy Chief Accounting Officer or above, where determined appropriate.  Presentations will include summary of findings, remediation efforts and ongoing initiatives as well as standing and ad-hoc items as requested by the committees.  

Build a strong relationship with external auditor leadership and coordinate through ad-hoc and formal periodic meetings within external audit team.  In addition, perform effective communication to facilitate proactive assessment of the Company's risk profile and ensure alignment and on time delivery of test work to be utilized to support both ICOFR and FDICIA assessments;

Approve, validate and submit annual FDICIA filing with required regulators to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements as defined 12 CFR Part 363;

Foster productive relationships with management and business leaders throughout the organization to ensure programs continue to be a trusted business partner and have effective communication in relation to potential risk that may lead to misstatement of financial and/or regulatory reporting;

Direct SOX and RRO teams to ensure staffing needs are met with sufficient knowledge and experience. This includes mentorship of existing team members for continued development and monitoring professional certifications to ensure capabilities are sufficient to meet program needs;

Manage and deepen relationship with co-source partner as well as reevaluate the co-source model/provider, as needed. This includes providing constructive feedback to the co-source partner to ensure maturation of the programs long term and a sufficient work product.

Facilitate growth of existing team members, backfill requisitions that become open and manage both internal and external recruiting relationships to ensure sufficient staffing that meets the needs of the growing Bank;

Perform, in consultation with the Deputy Chief Accounting Officer, monitoring of budgeting/forecasting to ensure needs of the Bank continue to be met;

Oversee maintenance of the software system of record and related vendor relationship (currently Workiva) as well as plan for any required enhancements to ensure software is effectively utilized and customized to deliver well-documented and sufficient work product within both programs.

Minimum of 8 years of experience with increasing responsibility in internal controls at a public company, relevant internal audit experience, and/or public accounting experience required.

Experience in the financial services industry, SEC Reporting and/or bank regulatory reporting is a plus;

Minimum of 4 years in leadership role managing team of employees; 

Professional certification as a Certified Public Accounting (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is preferred;

Working knowledge of internal control analyses and risk assessment methodologies, COSO framework, Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA) standards, FRB Supervisory Letter 13-11 standards, GAAP, and/or Sarbanes-Oxley Section 302/404 requirements and PCAOB standards;

Working knowledge of Enhanced Prudential Standards (i.e. Reg YY) and/or knowledge of Call Reports and other regulatory reports filed by banks not yet subject to Reg YY is a plus;

Ability to maintain relationships across various levels of the organization, influence others beyond direct team and collaborate with various stakeholders including executive leadership to drive and implement change;

Must be highly effective at project management and communicating issues through written reports/formal memos, verbal discussions, ad-hoc conversations/questions and formal presentations;

Exceptional organizational skills as well as communication and interpersonal skills are required;

Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or other related field required. Masters degree in relevant field is a plus;

Extremely detail-oriented and proficient in Microsoft Office applications.  Experience with other applications including Workiva and/or Alteryx is a plus;

Ability to travel regionally up to 20% and willingness to be available outside of standard working hours, when needed, is required.