Accounting Supervisor
- $90,000 per year
- Full Time
About the role
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
This role requires a strong leader who can independently manage complex accounting activities, drive process improvements, and provide strategic insights in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical capabilities, a passion for automation and efficiency, and the ability to evaluate and clearly communicate the accounting impact of new products and business initiatives. The Accounting Lead will play a key role in ensuring operational excellence, maintaining robust internal controls, and guiding team members toward success.
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily accounting activities, including but not limited to cash reconciliations, FX transaction reconciliations, investment reconciliations, lease accounting, fixed asset accounting, and other assigned accounting tasks, ensuring accurate and timely completion.
- Oversee daily and monthly accounting activities, research outstanding items and discrepancies, and provide guidance and support to team members for timely resolution.
- Supervise month‑end and year‑end close processes, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
- Research complex accounting transactions and issues, recommend appropriate accounting treatment, and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities for process and workflow improvements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate the accounting implications of new products, services, and business models.
- Monitor subledger systems and ensure accurate, timely integration with the general ledger.
- Lead process improvement, automation, and system enhancement projects to improve the efficiency and accuracy of accounting processes and reconciliation
- Support internal and external audits by preparing and reviewing audit schedules and responding to inquiries.
- Maintain and improve internal controls, policies, and accounting documentation.
- Provide training to junior accounting staff, helping to build technical and professional capabilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or active CPA pursuit preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a mid-to-large organization.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and operational accounting principles.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, lead projects, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).
- Experience with data automation tools (e.g., Alteryx, Power Query, Python) a significant plus.
- Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills.
- Prior experience contributing to or leading accounting subledger system implementations is highly desirable.
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship at this time.