Vice President, Accounting

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We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President to join our Controllers team. This role is located in Pittsburgh.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: 

The Vice President, Accounting will support financial oversight within the Finance/Accounting function for certain BNY legal entities. This role is responsible for legal entity accounting and reporting activities including financial close, BOD reporting and analytical review of balance sheet and income statement.  This individual will also be responsible for the revenue analysis, including deferred revenue treatment, and accounting guidance related to potential client contract structures. The position will also serve as a key participant in system migration projects, helping to ensure alignment with accounting, reporting, and control requirements. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting and financial analysis experience, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively across business, internal/external audit and finance teams.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: 

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Typically 5–10 years of relevant experience

CPA preferred

Advanced Excel, familiarity for Power BI, Power Query, AI and other technologies

Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills

Ability to reimagine processes