Finance Controller MDP: Analytics, GAAP & Policy

M&T Bank Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation is offering a Management Development Program in Buffalo, NY. The program includes ten weeks of core training and one year of on-the-job training, with exposure to classroom learning, leadership interactions, and cross-department projects.

The Controller’s department oversees GAAP compliance, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements, with opportunities to advance to analyst and potentially manager roles within Finance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting or MBA required/strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree candidate with excellent academic credentials (GPA 3.0+).
• Experience with data visualization or data querying tools (Tableau, SQL).
• Familiarity with SEC and bank regulatory reporting expected.
• Understanding of internal control frameworks and risk management principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting advice on complex transactions and subledger configurations.
• Prepare accounting research and analysis for various products.
• Review and update accounting policies for new standards.
• Monitor financial results and perform variance analysis.
• Support general ledger entries and GAAP compliance.
• Prepare financial schedules and reports for stakeholders (SEC, regulators, Board).

Skills

Data visualization

Data querying

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Accounting

MBA

Bachelor's Degree candidate

CPA eligibility

Tools

Tableau

SQL

Job description

M&T Bank Corporation is offering a Management Development Program in Buffalo, NY. The program includes ten weeks of core training and one year of on-the-job training, with exposure to classroom learning, leadership interactions, and cross-department projects.

The Controller’s department oversees GAAP compliance, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements, with opportunities to advance to analyst and potentially manager roles within Finance.