Director, Financial Reporting & AI Transformation

BNY; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) plan

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

BNY is seeking a senior leader to head the regional Financial Reporting organization in Boston, guiding client relationships, regulatory filings, and high-quality financial statements. You will set operating frameworks, oversee auditors, and champion governance.

You will drive strategic plans, lead large teams, embed AI-enabled solutions, and partner with executives to deliver scalable reporting, automation, and risk management while upholding the highest standards of compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in financial reporting.
• Deep technical accounting expertise across IFRS, U.S. GAAP, Lux GAAP.
• CPA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent preferred.
• Proven ability to partner with senior executives and cross-functional teams.
• Experience delivering AI-enabled solutions into production.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a regional Financial Reporting organization, providing strategic oversight of client relationships and ensuring exceptional service delivery across the jurisdiction.
• Develop and execute business plans, contribute to functional strategy, and establish operating frameworks, priorities, and performance standards.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance on complex financial statement disclosures, accounting matters, and regulatory requirements, including GAAP and other standards.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for complex reporting, accounting, and client issues, driving timely resolution while maintaining strong risk and control discipline.
• Oversee relationships with external auditors, clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely financial reporting and regulatory filings.
• Establish reporting policies, governance standards, and quality controls to support the preparation and review of high-quality financial statements and investor reporting.
• Partner with senior client representatives and audit leadership, communicating complex accounting matters while fostering trusted advisor relationships.
• Lead client relationship management activities, ensuring service levels meet expectations and supporting business growth including RFPs, RFIs, and client presentations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management by identifying emerging risks, strengthening internal controls, and promoting governance culture.
• Drive operational excellence through process improvements, automation, and technology solutions to enhance reporting quality and scalability.
• Champion innovation through AI and analytics use cases to improve accuracy and reduce manual effort in reporting.
• Build, develop, and lead high-performing teams with accountability for talent management and strategic objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

AI & automation expertise

Regulatory & GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business

CPA/CA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

BNY is seeking a senior leader to head the regional Financial Reporting organization in Boston, guiding client relationships, regulatory filings, and high-quality financial statements. You will set operating frameworks, oversee auditors, and champion governance.

You will drive strategic plans, lead large teams, embed AI-enabled solutions, and partner with executives to deliver scalable reporting, automation, and risk management while upholding the highest standards of compliance.