VP, Controllers — Lead Financial Reporting & Transformation

BNY Mellon; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY Mellon is seeking a Vice President, Controllers to oversee accounting activities, financial reporting, and internal controls for Corporate Staff. The role blends precision with judgment and requires strong technical accounting knowledge and the ability to challenge assumptions.

You will lead month-end close, balance sheet reviews, and analytics, partnering with senior stakeholders to drive process improvements and digital reporting capabilities while strengthening risk management and control

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA, MBA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.
• Typically 5–10 years of accounting, financial reporting, or controllership experience.
• Experience in financial analysis, month-end close, reconciliations, and control management.
• Ability to drive process improvements and influence stakeholders across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform accounting activities supporting Corporate Staff areas, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Support daily balance sheet review and analysis to identify and resolve issues.
• Support and participate in the month-end close process, including journal entries and financial reporting deliverables.
• Analyze financial performance, investigate variances, and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Drive transformation by streamlining processes and modernizing reporting using data and technology.
• Strengthen the control environment by identifying risks and implementing sustainable process improvements.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Strong judgment

Problem-solving

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Job description

BNY Mellon is seeking a Vice President, Controllers to oversee accounting activities, financial reporting, and internal controls for Corporate Staff. The role blends precision with judgment and requires strong technical accounting knowledge and the ability to challenge assumptions.

You will lead month-end close, balance sheet reviews, and analytics, partnering with senior stakeholders to drive process improvements and digital reporting capabilities while strengthening risk management and control