Senior Specialist, Accounting

BNY; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY is seeking a Sr Specialist to join the Controllers team in Pittsburgh. This role focuses on accounting, financial reporting, governance, and controls for a portfolio of entities.

You will drive month-end to year-end close, assist audits, analyze results, and collaborate with finance, tax, legal, and technology teams to improve processes and implement new standards. The position offers growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with accounting concentration preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and accounting/finance concepts and analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support a portfolio of legal entities and related business activities by performing accounting, financial reporting, governance, and control responsibilities.
• Ensure the accurate and timely delivery of financial information for management reporting, board reporting, regulatory filings, external reporting and strategic decision making.
• Execute and analyze month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and preparing financial reporting packages.
• Assist internal and external audits, regulatory examinations, and control testing activities by providing analysis, documentation and issue resolution.
• Analyze financial results, identify key drivers, and provide insights to management on trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with Finance, Treasury, Tax, Legal, Regulatory Reporting, Risk, Technology and other teams to support governance, accounting initiatives, and projects.
• Provide guidance and review to less experienced team members as needed.
• Assist in implementing new accounting standards, reporting requirements and process improvements.
• Leverage automation, data analytics and AI-enabled technologies to streamline accounting and reporting processes.

Skills

Accounting

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Job Description

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Sr Specialist to join our Controllers team. This role is located in Pittsburgh.

Responsibilities

• Support a portfolio of legal entities and related business activities by performing accounting, financial reporting, governance, and control responsibilities.
• Ensure the accurate and timely delivery of financial information for management reporting, board reporting, regulatory filings, external reporting and strategic decision making.
• Execute and analyze month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and the preparation and review of financial reporting packages.
• Support internal and external audits, regulatory examinations, and control testing activities by providing analysis, documentation and issue resolution.
• Analyze financial results, identify key business drivers, and provide meaningful insights to management regarding trends, risks, opportunities and emerging issues.
• Partner with Finance, Treasury, Tax, Legal, Regulatory Reporting, Risk, Technology and other business teams to support legal entity governance, organizational changes, accounting initiatives, and strategic projects.
• Provide guidance and review support to less experienced team members as needed.
• Assist in the implementation of new accounting standards, reporting requirements and process improvements.
• Leverage automation, data analytics and AI‑enabled technologies to streamline accounting and reporting processes, increase analytical capabilities, and improve the reliability of financial information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Accounting concentration preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and accounting and finance concepts and analysis techniques.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation and a competitive benefits package.
• Paid leaves, including paid volunteer time.
• 401(k) plan and company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans.
• Additional benefits such as vacation and sick time.

Base salary for this position will be determined at hiring and may vary based on location, experience and other factors. Eligible employees may enroll in a discretionary incentive award program and other plans active at the time of hiring.

Position is at‑will and the company reserves the right to modify base salary and other compensation at any time.