VP, Senior Finance Technology

VP, Senior Finance Technology & Systems Manager Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) is a bank holding company headquartered in Los Angeles with one wholly‑owned banking subsidiary, Banc of California (the “bank”). Banc of California is one of the nation’s premier relationship‑based business banks focused on providing banking and treasury management services to small, middle‑market, and venture‑backed businesses. The bank is committed to its local communities through support of financial literacy, job training, and affordable housing. The Opportunity The VP, Senior Finance Technology & Systems is responsible for the strategy, delivery, and continuous improvement of the Bank’s Finance technology ecosystem. This leader ensures the Bank’s core financial platforms operate reliably and efficiently while driving automation, process optimization, expanding application usage, and scalability to support Finance and enterprise growth. The role oversees key Finance applications, such as: Oracle Financial Cloud, Essbase, Blackline, Empyrean, Workiva, and others, ensuring that system architecture, integrations, and controls align with accounting, reporting, and regulatory requirements. How You’ll Make a Difference Lead the strategy and roadmap for Finance systems to improve scalability, automation, and integration across Finance and Accounting functions. Drive modernization initiatives aligned with the Finance Transformation program and Enterprise Data strategy. Evaluate existing workflows and identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and standardize processes for efficiency and control. Partner with Finance leadership (Controller, CFO, FP&A, Treasury) to ensure systems and processes support financial reporting, compliance, and audit readiness. Oversee daily operations, enhancements, and issue management for the Finance systems ecosystem. Ensure robust integrations between sub‑ledgers, general ledger, and reporting tools. Partner with Technology and vendors to ensure system reliability, data integrity, and performance optimization. Lead initiatives that strengthen financial control frameworks and streamline close, reconciliation, and reporting processes. Implement process automation and workflow solutions that reduce manual intervention and enhance scalability. Ensure compliance with SOX, FFIEC, and internal audit standards across system configurations, access, and change management. Partner with Audit and Risk to monitor and remediate system control deficiencies proactively. Maintain high system availability and performance with clear SLAs for issue resolution and change delivery. Oversee production support, release management, and vendor escalations with a focus on prevention and root‑cause analysis. Develop documentation, test plans, and governance standards to ensure sustainable operations and audit readiness. Lead a team of Finance Systems Analysts and Application Specialists, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement. Collaborate closely with the Finance Transformation, Enterprise Data, and Technology teams to align system enhancements with enterprise priorities. Manage external partners to deliver quality outcomes on time and within budget. Represent Finance Systems in governance and steering forums to communicate progress, risks, and dependencies. Involved with interviewing and hiring decisions. Prepare and deliver employee performance evaluations, goal planning, and counseling. Manage, support, and train staff. Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to EEO policy and promote a harassment‑free workplace. Perform other duties and projects as assigned. What You’ll Bring 10+ years of experience in Finance Systems management, accounting technology, or ERP implementation within banking or financial services. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems required. Deep expertise in financial ERP platforms, reconciliation tools, planning & forecasting, and reporting tools. Proven success driving process automation, scalability, and system modernization initiatives. Strong understanding of accounting, financial reporting, and control requirements. Experience working within SOX‑controlled and regulated environments. Strategic Systems Leadership: Shapes a scalable, modern Finance systems landscape. Process Optimization: Identifies and drives automation and efficiency improvements. Operational Excellence: Balances reliability and transformation with disciplined execution. Finance Partnership: Builds trusted relationships with Accounting, FP&A, and Treasury. Change Leadership: Guides teams through modernization with clarity and accountability. How We’ll Support You 401(k) plan with 100% match on the first 4% of contributions, immediately vested. Comprehensive health insurance options: medical, dental, vision, AD&D, supplemental life, long‑term disability, Health Savings Account with employer contributions, and Flexible Spending Account. Family support: adoption, surrogacy, fertility assistance, paid parental leave, and family care options. Paid vacation days, holidays, and volunteer time off. Career development: tuition reimbursement, mentorship program, leadership development resources, LinkedIn Learning, and more. Salary Range Base salary based on education, experience, skills, and market data. EEO Statement Banc of California is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, religious creed, disability, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, national origin, race, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr