Financial Analyst 1 - Controller

M&T Bank Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation is a leading financial services company headquartered in Buffalo, NY. This role supports the documentation, analysis, and preparation of financial and regulatory reports, with emphasis on data integrity and internal controls.

The position involves coordinating with Finance, performing variance analysis, and preparing schedules and disclosures in compliance with GAAP and bank regulations. Strong communication and teamwork are required to succeed in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with at least 2 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting or related field preferred.
• Strong PC skills: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access.
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data interpretation, variance analysis, and timely report submission.
• Prepare financial schedules, reconciliations, and regulatory reports.
• Support internal controls and data quality for reported figures.
• Provide cross-training support to new team members.
• Identify risk issues and escalate to management when needed.
• Maintain knowledge of GAAP, SEC disclosures, and bank regulatory requirements.
• Assist with management reports for shareholders and the Board.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Meeting deadlines

Education

Associate's degree (or equivalent)

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Access

Job description

Overview: Assist/participate in the documentation and/or analysis of financial/accounting or tax information and the preparation of financial, tax and/or regulatory reports, adherence to internal controls while ensuring the quality of data being reported.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides cross training/support to new team members.
• Assist with problem resolution and data interpretation, perform variance analysis, and ensure timely submission of reports.
• Analyze results and provide input for management recommendations.
• Prepare financial schedules, reconciliations and reports for the Corporation, which could include bank regulatory reports, SEC reporting, reports to shareholders and the Board of Directors, as well as internal management reports.
• Knowledge of various tax regulations as applicable.
• Selects alternatives from defined options in a variety of work routines by applying basic finance or accounting concepts.
• Other functions include data integrity testing, general ledger entries, adherence to generally accepted accounting principles, SEC disclosure requirements, and bank regulatory requirements.
• Display foundational understanding of M&T's (or applicable Business Unit within) financial statements; including awareness of key drivers/trends in major Balance Sheet and Income Statement line items.
• Participate in training and development opportunities across Finance.
• Be aware and adhere to department timelines and deliverables.
• Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite.
• Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
• Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Complete other related duties as assigned

Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities

May train junior staff

Education and Experience Required

• Associate's degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting, auditing, operations or financial institutions OR a Bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of activities in own job; skills gained through training or experience
• High level of PC competencies (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access. Data visualization or data querying applications are a plus.)
• Detail oriented, with good problem-solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Education and Experience Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or related field
• M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees.

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $43.34 Hourly (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location Buffalo, New York, United States of America

Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve.

M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T’s affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust.

M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long-lasting relationships with our customers.

We are a bank for communities—combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution.

As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year.

Our core values – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor – drive the work we do.

We seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members.

View M&T’s Human Capital Report to learn more.

M&T Bank is unwavering when it comes to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.

M&T Bank Corporation has policies and procedures in place to promote a drug free workplace.

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