Financial Analyst IV - Regulatory Reporting

M&T Bank Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Volunteer time off

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation in Buffalo, NY seeks a senior financial reporting professional to lead complex analyses and prepare/verify financial, tax, and regulatory information for senior management and regulators. The role emphasizes internal controls and accurate data reporting across schedules and disclosures.

The position requires strong knowledge of GAAP, SEC rules, and banking regulatory reporting, with experience mentoring staff and guiding cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in accounting, auditing, operations or financial institutions.
• CPA/CFA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Allocate work as a team leader; train and mentor junior team members.
• Direct and influence peers and managers; resolve complex problems and ensure timely reporting.
• Prepare, analyze, and review financial schedules, reconciliations, and reports (regulatory, SEC, and internal).
• Ensure adherence to GAAP, SEC disclosure requirements, and bank regulatory standards; support internal controls.

Skills

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Regulatory reporting

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Associate's degree

Advanced degree or CPA/CFA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Access

Job description

Overview: Conduct advanced research independently, prepare/analyze/review more complex 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:

Allocates work as a team leader; trains and mentors/develops junior team members. Possess ability to direct/persuade/influence peers and manager. Responsible for problem resolution and data interpretation, perform or review variance analysis, and ensure timely submission of reports. Prepare/analyze/review of 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. Strong knowledge of various tax regulations as applicable. Requires complex judgment based on advanced analytical thought. Other functions include data integrity testing, general ledger entries, adherence to generally accepted accounting principles, SEC disclosure requirements, and bank regulatory requirements. May be responsible for the review of work of junior staff. Participates in special projects, improve existing processes, and interact with business line personal and communicate those results to department management. 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 have indirect supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience OR Associate's degree and a minimum of 7 years’ experience in accounting, auditing, operations or financial institutions Comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles in multiple disciplines including finance, accounting and/or regulatory reporting, business operations, bank products and 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 advanced problem-solving skills Good verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated ability to multi task while prioritizing workload.

Education and Experience Preferred:

Advanced degree or professional certification (i.e. CPA, CFA, etc.)

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 committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $89,600.00 - $149,300.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

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.

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