Banking Controls & GAAP Accounting Manager

M&T Bank; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank is seeking a Financial Reporting Supervisor in Buffalo, NY to oversee the production of financial reports and reconciliations across bank product accounting systems for timely data. You will guide staff, ensure deadlines and accuracy, and support cost-control strategies with strong internal controls.

Role requires GAAP/regulatory knowledge, vendor management, and active involvement in audits while advancing departmental risk controls and management updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years’ related work experience, or an equivalent combination totaling at least 6 years.
• Minimum of 1 year’s work leadership or supervisory experience.
• Accounting experience in a financial services firm.
• Familiarity with loan and deposit servicing.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production of financial reports and reconciliations to provide timely data for internal and external partners.
• Ensure deadlines are met and accuracy is maintained in GL accounting and third-party portfolios.
• Supervise staff, provide training, and contribute to cost-reduction strategies with controls.
• Support business line initiatives and assess impacts from an accounting perspective.
• Monitor compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
• Participate in internal and external audits and report results to management.
• Promote belonging and uphold M&T Bank brand in daily operations.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

GAAP

Financial reporting

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

MBA

Job description

M&T Bank is seeking a Financial Reporting Supervisor in Buffalo, NY to oversee the production of financial reports and reconciliations across bank product accounting systems for timely data. You will guide staff, ensure deadlines and accuracy, and support cost-control strategies with strong internal controls.

Role requires GAAP/regulatory knowledge, vendor management, and active involvement in audits while advancing departmental risk controls and management updates.