Accounting Manager

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.

Join our dynamic accounting team and take a leadership role in a dedicated team to drive financial transparency and compliance in several key focus areas, including but not limited to:

• Consolidation
  Foreign subsidiaries & branch reporting
• Broker-dealer & not-for-profit entity
• Share-based compensation
• Tax credit and other investments

As part of a rapidly expanding organization, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging automation and analytics to enhance accuracy, efficiency and insight.

• Lead and manage month-end close process (including preparation/review of journal entries) and consolidation process ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Monitor and analyze accounting data; review monthly and quarterly general ledger and financial statement-level variance analysis
• Review board materials and supporting schedules
• Oversee preparation and review of supporting schedules and reports for internal stakeholders and external auditors; assist with audits of financial statements and related disclosures
• Support accounting requirements for new transactions, services, and system enhancements
  rive process improvements and automation initiatives to optimize efficiency and reporting quality
• Liaise with external and internal auditors and regulatory bodies
• Analyze newly-released regulations and accounting pronouncements to assess reporting impact and collaborate with both reporting and operational departments to effectively meet new reporting requirements; perform accounting analysis in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls, accounting policies and procedures
• May perform other duties as assigned

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and regulatory reporting requirements for financial institutions
• Banking and financial services experience highly preferred
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting and/or public company environments
• CPA license required and MBA preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Advanced analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with senior management and cross-functional teams
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with automation tools a plus

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