Senior Specialist, Accounting

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

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: 

Supports a portfolio of legal entities and related business activities by performing accounting, financial reporting, governance, and control responsibilities.  Ensures the accurate and timely delivery of financial information for management reporting, board reporting, regulatory filings, external reporting and strategic decision making.  

Responsible for executing and analyzing 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.  Supports internal and external audits, regulatory examinations, and control testing activities by providing analysis, documentation and issue resolution.  

Analyzes financial results, identifies key business drivers, and provides meaningful insights to management regarding trends, risks, opportunities and emerging issues.  Partners 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.  Assists in the implementation of new accounting standards, reporting requirements and process improvements.  Leverages automation, data analytics, and AI-enabled technologies to streamline accounting and reporting processes, increase analytical capabilities, and improve the reliability of financial information.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: 

This role has no direct reports. Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required. Accounting concentration preferred. 3-5 years of relevant accounting or finance experience preferred, including knowledge of GAAP and accounting and finance concepts and analysis techniques preferred. BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. Our ambition is to build the best global team- one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at BNY Newsroom & BNY LinkedIn

 Here’s a few of our recent awards:

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025

Our Benefits and Rewards:

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The expected base salary for this position when employment commences can be found in the Job Info section at the bottom of the posting. 

Base salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is only part of the total rewards package, which may include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents. Eligible employees also may receive other benefits (including various paid time off benefits, such as vacation and sick time), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, the employee will be in an “at will” position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payments or compensation programs) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.