Financial Analyst II - Controller (hybrid - Buffalo, NY)

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

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation in Buffalo, NY is seeking a finance professional to conduct technical research and prepare financial, tax and regulatory information for senior management and regulators, ensuring data quality and internal controls.

You will support reporting, variance analysis, and bank regulatory filings, in a hybrid role with four in-office days at One M&T Plaza. A Bachelor’s degree (or Associate’s with experience) and 2–4 years in accounting/finance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in accounting, auditing, operations or financial institutions.
• Associate’s degree with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in accounting, auditing, operations or financial institutions.
• Good knowledge of finance and accounting concepts, business operations and bank products.
• Strong PC skills: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access; data visualization or querying tools a plus.
• Detail oriented with strong problem‑solving skills and good verbal/written communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide cross training and support to new team members.
• Assist with problem resolution, data interpretation, variance analysis and timely submission of reports.
• Assist with design of projects and lead projects of moderate scope.
• Prepare complex financial schedules and reports including bank regulatory and SEC reporting.
• Ensure adherence to GAAP and internal controls; support SEC disclosure and regulatory requirements.
• Present to managers or peers on topics of expertise when required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree (Accounting/Finance)

Associate's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Access

Data visualization tools

Data querying tools

Job description

Sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future—including all F‑1 visa holders (CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT)—will not be considered for this role.

Work Model: This is a hybrid position requiring 4 days in-office per week at One M&T Plaza Buffalo, NY

Overview

Conduct technical research, prepare/analyze financial, tax and/or regulatory information to provide to senior management, regulators, internal/external audit and other interested parties; adherence to internal controls while ensuring the quality of data being reported.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides cross training/support to new team members.
• May independently assist with problem resolution and data interpretation, perform variance analysis, and ensure timely submission of reports.
• Assist with the design of projects and may lead projects of moderate scope.
• Prepare more complex 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.
• Uses judgment based on the analysis of information to identify meaningful information.
• Other functions include data integrity testing, general ledger entries, adherence to generally accepted accounting principles, SEC disclosure requirements, and bank regulatory requirements.
• May be required to make presentations to immediate managers or peers on subject matters in which they have expertise.
• 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 and among supported businesses.
• Understand 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.
• Design, implement, maintain and enhance internal controls to mitigate risk on an ongoing basis.
• 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.

Scope of Responsibilities

• Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: May train junior staff.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience OR Associate's degree and a minimum of 4 years of experience in accounting, auditing, operations or financial institutions.
• Good knowledge of finance and accounting concepts, business operations and/or bank products and basic knowledge of banking industry.
• High level of PC competencies (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access. Data visualization or data querying applications are a plus.)
• Detail oriented, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Education and Experience Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or related field #LI-RS1 M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $62,200.00 - $103,600.00 Annual (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.

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 has policies and procedures in place to promote a drug free workplace.

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