Supervisor Accounting Job Listing at City National Bank in Los Angeles, CA (Job ID 10915)

Description

SUPERVISOR ACCOUNTING
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? This role will function as a Supervisor for the Controllers department within the Finance Division. The Accounting Supervisor will manage (prepare or review) the accounting tasks of the department, accounting month end close, internal / external audits, review of the monthly entries, review the work of junior accountants, help train/provide guidance to junior accountants, supervise, assist with analytical research (income statement, balance sheet), enhance internal controls, assist with improving and simplifying various accounting and reporting processes, assist with decision-making, lead ad-hoc projects, and act as a backup for some responsibilities of the Manager of Accounting Operations.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Perform and/or review standard monthly, quarterly and year-end deliverables including closing process, general ledger activities for both U.S. GAAP and IFRS, and the balance sheet account reconciliation process.
• Supervise and provide guidance to junior accountants within the department.
• Periodically review and assess the responsibilities of the junior accountants and re-align when appropriate.
• Provide financial information to management by research and analyzing accounting data and preparing reports.
• Assist with/review investment accounting/operations tasks.
• Assist with requests from both internal and external parties and fulfill those requests independently.
• Supervise/respond to inquiries from other groups in the bank related to financial results and accounting record.
• Participate in the testing of the internal accounting system (PeopleSoft) and investment accounting system (TPG) related to enhancements, upgrades and other system implementation initiatives.
• Create, maintain, or update procedures related to the accounting and reporting functions of the group.
• Support the Bank's heightened standards and regulatory remediation, as well as identify risks and recommend/implement controls to mitigate those risks.
• Seek to “Simplify and Transform” the processes within department by continually looking for ways to do things better, simpler, more efficiently, all while improving accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct special projects and participates in various initiatives as needed.
• All City National products, financial solutions and services are to be provided ethically and with integrity in a manner that is consistent with the client-first culture and values embodied in City National's PRIDE statement.
• Comply fully with all Bank policies and procedures, as well as all regulatory requirements. Complete all required training.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience

Additional Qualifications

• Emphasis in Finance or Accounting preferred.
• Experience in the financial services industry, banking background preferred.
• Supervisory or Management experience
• Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”) or working towards the completion of becoming a CPA, or equivalent work experience preferred
• Ability to accurately, thoroughly and efficiently organize/analyze data into simple, complete and concise format
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Motivated self-starter with analytical mind
• Experience working with PeopleSoft Financials or other related platforms.
• Ability to supervise, train and mentor colleagues while handling the day to day individual responsibilities
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of colleagues and management, both within the Finance division and throughout the Bank.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Compensation Starting base salary: $78,970 - $126,140 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.
Benefits and Perks At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues including:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date
• Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
• Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources
• Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time
• Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs
• Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team
• Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement

Get a more detailed look at our Benefits and Perks.
ABOUT US Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and communities flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America's leading diversified financial services companies. To learn more about City National and our dynamic company culture, visit us at About Us.
INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT City National Bank fosters an inclusive environment where all forms of diversity are valued and leveraged to make us a better company and employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other basis protected by law.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

*Represents basic qualifications for the position. To be considered for this position, you must at least meet the required qualifications. careers.cnb.com accepts applications on an ongoing basis, until filled.

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