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.
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.)
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.LocationBuffalo, New York, United States of AmericaSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience, or an associate's degree and at least 7 years of experience in accounting, auditing, operations, or financial institutions
- Comprehensive understanding of finance, accounting, regulatory reporting, business operations, bank products, and the banking industry
- High level of competency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access
- Detail orientation and advanced problem-solving skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask while prioritizing workload
- Advanced degree or professional certification such as CPA or CFA
- Experience with data visualization or data querying applications
M&T Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about M&T Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by M&T Bank.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a strong pillar, including a 401(k) match and the possibility of an additional employer contribution, plus access to an employee stock purchase plan.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are framed as competitive, with a flexible PTO approach and paid volunteer time called out as a meaningful add-on to standard leave.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support appears comparatively robust, highlighted by mental-health therapy/coaching sessions and broader wellness programming alongside community-oriented perks.
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What We Do
M&T Bank is a multi-state community-focused bank serving New York, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C. Founded in 1856, the company provides banking, investment, insurance and mortgage financial services to more than 3.6 million consumer, business and government clients.
