Accounting Manager

Introduction

Since 1973, East West Bank has served as a pathway to success. With over 110 locations across the U.S. and Asia, we are the premier financial bridge between the East and West. Our teams of experienced, multi-cultural professionals help guide businesses and community members on both sides of the Pacific looking to explore new markets and create new opportunities, and our sustained growth and expertise in industries like real estate, entertainment and media, private equity and venture capital, and high-tech help build sustainable businesses and expand our associates' potential for career advancement. Headquartered in California, East West Bank (Nasdaq: EWBC) is a top-performing commercial bank with a strong foundation, an enterprising spirit and a commitment to absolute integrity. East West Bank gives people the confidence to reach further.

Overview

We are currently seeking a Accounting Analysis & Reporting Manager, . Responsible for the compilation and analysis of reports, and monitoring the end-to-end process of loan portfolio reporting, ensuring compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SEC regulations (Forms 10-Q and 10-K), and banking regulations. This role requires a strong understanding of loan products, exceptional analytical skills, and a commitment to maintaining a robust internal control environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare loan related disclosures, and various schedules used in external financial reports 10-Q and 10-K filings, including financial statement footnote and Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A).Prepare loan related disclosure reported in quarterly earnings release tables for quarterly 8-K filings.
• Preparation of various loan related banking regulatory reports, including the quarterly Call Report and FRY Report schedules.
• Prepare various loan related schedules for internal reporting requirements including the monthly Board package.
• Review schedules for preparation of both internal reporting package and external filings, and ensure report accuracy and data quality.
• Oversee data qualify review process for loan data, perform variance and trend analysis, and maintain a strong internal control over financial reporting processes.
• Analyze newly released regulations and accounting pronouncements and work with reporting group to assess the reporting impact to the bank as well as collaborate with both reporting and operations departments to create an approach for enabling the bank to effectively meet the new reporting requirements.
• Evaluate reporting processes and drive process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and transparency of the loan reporting processes.
• Review and perform analysis for monthly and quarterly financial statements.
• Review monthly general ledger account reconciliations and approve journal entries as needed.
• Participate in the month end close process.
• Prepare and review various schedules and reports for internal users and external auditors, and assist in the audit of financial statements and related footnotes.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses and projects as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 5-7 years public accounting and/or public company financial reporting experience
• Solid knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and concepts
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills; including research skills regarding current and prospective updates to regulatory reporting.
• Banking/financial institution experience strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university
• CPA license or MBA preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be deadline oriented
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work well in a team

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is USD $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $150,000.00/Yr. Exact offers will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.