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Position Function:

Assist with the preparation of periodic reporting to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Ensure compliance of all accounting and financial reporting policies SEC and regulatory requirements. Keep abreast of all changes in accounting and reporting requirements and facilitate changes in policies and procedures as needed to maintain compliance. This position provides exposure to business-related issues and the opportunity to develop analytical, business judgment, technical, and interpersonal skills.

Performs all duties and interacts with internal and external customers in a manner that is expressly aligned with the Company's Core Values of approaching all actions with a “Voyaging Spirit” and being “Positively Ohana”. Exhibits core competencies that result in consistent delivery of positive Customer Interactions, Empowerment and Ownership and demonstrates key professional and performance skills such as Active Listening, effective Oral and Written Communication, Action and Solution Oriented and Thoroughness.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Manages the preparation of SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, 11-K, proxy, earnings releases, and related presentations and other reporting material. Ensures timeliness, completeness, accuracy, and compliance to generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and SEC filing requirements.
• Manages the design of internal controls and ensures SOX documentation (key risks and related controls, policies and procedures, and other internal control documentation) is complete and up to date. Coordinates with internal and external auditors and process owners to ensure collaborative execution of the annual evaluation of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR). Provides guidance, training, and recommendations to strengthen internal controls, create efficiencies, and remediate deficiencies.
• Prepares periodic internal financial reports to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors and external financial reports to the SEC and other regulatory agencies for Central Pacific Financial Corp. (“CPF”) (both stand-alone and consolidated), Central Pacific Bank (“CPB”), and other related entities. Assists with reports and calculations related to leases, income taxes, stock-based compensation, shares outstanding, and EPS. Ensures timeliness, completeness, and accuracy of reports and compliance with Sarbanes Oxley ("SOX") requirements for areas of responsibilities through the development and maintenance of strong internal controls.
• Supervises and reviews day-to-day accounting and financial reporting functions and the month-end closing and consolidation processes. Ensures proper application of GAAP and regulatory requirements and maintenance of appropriate internal controls over financial reporting. Includes all CPF-related entities on a stand-alone and consolidated basis.
• Assists with the preparation of requested information and participates in the coordination of quarterly reviews and annual audits by internal and external auditors and periodic examinations by regulators.
• Performs technical accounting research and implementation of proposed and/or new accounting standards to ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory guidance. Analyzes, concludes, and documents the Company’s position on various technical accounting matters.
• Participates in special projects in support of the Company’s strategic initiatives to improve performance and enhance shareholder value.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited 4-year university required.

Experience:

• 6+ years of experience in Financial reporting and accounting required.
• 5+ years of experience in Supervisory or 3+ years management of people required.
• 2+ years of experience in SOX, internal controls, and/or audits preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in Workiva, XBRL preferred.

License/Certification:

• CPA upon hire required.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Must be able to perform light physical work and to move or lift items including but not limited to boxes, files and papers up to 20 pounds unless otherwise as indicated.
• Must be able to operate and proficiently use standard office equipment, including phone, copier, personal computer and/or other work related mechanical or electronic devices and applications.
• Must be able to clearly communicate verbally and in writing with all internal and external customers. Must also be able to hear sufficiently to engage in daily discussions and interactions.
• Must be able to read and understand bank-related documents.
• Must be able to work in a conventional office setting, involving sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods of time. Must also be able to adapt to different work environments as needed to perform the job.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.