Director, Technical Accounting

BNY; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY Mellon is seeking a Senior Manager - Technical Accounting to provide expert accounting guidance across broker-dealer and capital market transactions, consolidations, and revenue/expense recognition. You will research complex standards, develop recommendations, and present to business leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting and a CPA (or equivalent), with 12-15 years of experience in financial services or with the Big 4.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; CPA preferred.
• 12–15 years in financial services or Big 4 background.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex matters.
• Research and evaluate accounting treatments for transactions.
• Present recommendations to leadership and interact with external auditors.
• Lead project teams and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Technical accounting

Advisory services

Accounting standards

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Provides technical accounting and advisory services to BNY Mellon businesses and controllers related to highly complex accounting matters such as broker dealer and capital market transactions, acquisitions & dispositions, consolidations, impairments, hedge accounting, financial instruments valuation and revenue /expense recognition. Conducts research and evaluation of complex technical accounting matters, valuation, and unique transactions. Develops recommendations on how BNY Mellon should treat transactions and other complex accounting matters in accordance with applicable standards. Presents recommendations to business leadership. Reviews complex accounting judgments included in BNY Mellon's quarterly and annual reports. Interacts with external auditors and answers questions regarding accounting methodology. Develops documentation and provides guidance on complex accounting matters regarding BNY Mellon's treatment of transactions and related assumptions and judgments. Monitors activities of accounting standard setting bodies (i.e., SEC, FASB, and IASB). Analyzes operational and financial impact of proposed and adopted accounting standards and supports the development of BNY Mellon positions on evolving accounting matters. No direct reports,, provides guidance to less experienced team members and may be leader on project teams. Supports the achievement of team objectives. Modified based upon local regulations/requirements. Bachelor's degree in accounting and CPA or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required. 12-15 years of total work experience, in financial services and/or with the Big 4 accounting firms, is preferred. BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.

About Us

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

About The Team

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Here’s a Few Of Our Recent Awards

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
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Our Benefits And Rewards

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The expected base salary for this position when employment commences can be found in the Job Info section at the bottom of the posting.

Base salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is only part of the total rewards package, which may include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents. Eligible employees also may receive other benefits (including various paid time off benefits, such as vacation and sick time), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, the employee will be in an “at will” position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payments or compensation programs) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.