Accounting Risk & Control Manager bei Beal Bank

Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented First Line of Defense (Level 1 LOD) Risk Manager to lead and coordinate risk management efforts within our Accounting/Finance department. This position will serve as the first line of defense in identifying, assessing, mitigating, and monitoring financial, operational, and compliance risks in accordance with enterprise risk policies and regulatory requirements.
 
The successful candidate will work closely with the entire accounting department to manage risks and enhance internal controls related to financial reporting, reconciliations, asset protection, and process integrity. The role will also serve as the liaison between Internal Audit, Risk, and Accounting/Finance.

This is an on-site (non-remote) position based at our Plano, TX headquarters location.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to):

• Risk Identification & Assessment
  • Lead identification and documentation of financial and operational risks within the accounting/finance functions.
  • Perform and maintain RCSA risk assessments across key accounting cycles (e.g., general ledger, accounts payable, receivable, financial reporting, cash management).
  • Assist the Accounting department with review, updates and documentation required for Model Risk Management (MRM) to ensure timely completion and compliance with MRM requirements.
  • Manage relationship between internal audit and accounting, ensuring completion of audit tasks and deadlines, requests and communication.
  • Ensure departmental adherence to internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GAAP, COSO framework), and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.
  • Support internal documentation and testing of controls and remediation of deficiencies.
  • Conduct root cause analysis of control failures or incidents if they should arise, and manage updates to existing FDICIA controls for the accounting department as processes change.
  • Partner with Compliance and Audit teams during audits and risk reviews.
  • Propose and support implementation of risk mitigation strategies within the accounting department
  • Assist management with development of key risk indicators (KRIs) and key performance indicators (KPI) metrics to support ongoing monitoring, and review accounting’s existing risk indicators periodically.
  • Prepare reports and risk dashboards for leadership and governance committees. This includes involvement in the compilation of monthly and quarterly risk metrics as well as ad-hoc reports for management.
  • Assist with internal documentation of processes and workflows
  • Drive awareness of risk and control expectations across the accounting teams.

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Computer Skills, Certifications, Etc.):

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in risk management, internal audit, or financial control roles.
• Big 4 Accounting experience strongly desired, with GAAP knowledge focused on the banking/financial services.
• Hands-on experience identifying, documenting, and implementing internal controls within the financial services industry.
• Experience with CECL strongly desired.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and internal controls frameworks (e.g., COSO, SOX).
• Experience with enterprise risk management (ERM) programs or frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and integrity in handling sensitive financial information.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Adaptability to evolving regulations and business environments.
• Hands-on experience working in a full cycle accounting department with experience in managing risk, controls, and processes.
• Strong GAAP experience combined with accounting operational experience (i.e., back office, transactional accounting, accounts payable, wires).