Sr FPA Analyst Full Time

At Bank of the West, our people are having a positive impact on the
world. We re investing where we feel we can make the most impact, like
advancing diversity and women entrepreneurship programs, financing for
more small businesses, and promoting programs for sustainable energy.
From our locations across the U.S., Bank of the West is taking action
to help protect the planet, improve people s lives, and strengthen
communities. We are part of BNP Paribas, a global leader supporting
the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Yes, we re a bank, but as
the bank for a changing world, we are continually seeking to improve
the ways we help our customers, while contributing to more sustainable
and equitable growth.
Job Description Summary
Responsible for managing Division’s internal financial reporting, SEC,
BNPP, and regulatory reporting, financial planning and budget process,
business unit profitability and product profitability. Partners with
Corporate Finance to interpret and implement new accounting and
reporting requirements.
Essential Job Functions

• Ensures that internal division financial reports, including

standardized monthly production and performance reporting; and
divisional and ad hoc reporting are prepared in a timely and
accurate manner. Reviews and oversees monthly and quarterly
external financial reports submitted to Corporate Finance for
executive management , BNPP, SEC, Call Report, and other purposes.

• Participates in the review and implementation of U.S. and/or

international accounting standards and regulatory reporting
requirements. Acts as a liaison between the Accounting Policy
unit, Financial Reporting and the divisional accounting operations
departments to address unique and complex accounting and
regulatory requirements.

• Oversees the annual budget process and develops materials used in

the presentation of the budget to executive management. Acts as a
liaison with the Controller’s Department with regard to the annual
budget, periodic forecasts and ad hoc requests.

• Analyzes and interprets financial data and compiles statistical

reports on current performance, financial developments, financial
policies, and significant organization and business line changes.
May direct others in the development of such financial and
statistical analysis.

• Evaluates transfer pricing methods and responds to general

questions regarding transfer pricing concepts and methods.

• Develops and reviews of cost allocation methodologies.
• May plan, conduct and supervise long term projects
• May participate in the preparation or analysis of financial

projections related to new business opportunities and other
significant changes proposed to existing business. Measures and
analyzes the results of new business and significant changes
subsequent to implementation. Assists new units/unit managers to
develop an understanding of the Bank’s profitability reporting,
transfer pricing and budgeting processes. Researches relevant
business developments in the organization and/or within the
industry. Analyzes and presents the results of business line
functions activities at peer banks.
Other Job Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• Requires deep knowledge of job area typically obtained through

advanced education combined with experience.

• Typically viewed as a specialist within discipline.
• May have broad knowledge of project management.
• Requires 7 years minimum prior relevant experience.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of U.S.
• GAAP; some knowledge of international accounting standards;

regulatory topics such as capital issues and GAAP accounting
issues as they relate to the banking industry.

• Thorough knowledge of financial and cost accounting, financial

analysis, and principles of economics.

• Thorough knowledge of financial institution balance sheet and

profit and loss analysis techniques.

• Experience presenting financial results, budgets and financial

recommendations to senior management.

• Thorough understanding of regulatory topics such as capital issues

and GAAP accounting issues as they relate to the banking industry.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Bank of the West is an Equal Opportunity employer and proud to provide
equal employment opportunity to all job seekers without regard to any
status protected by applicable law. Bank of the West is also an
Affirmative Action employer – Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran.
Bank of the West will consider for employment qualified applicants
with criminal histories pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance
Ordinance subject to the requirements of all state and federal laws
and regulations.

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