Vice President, Accounting

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

The Vice President, Accounting will play a critical role in advancing BNY's strategic pillars by ensuring the integrity and accuracy of accounting, reporting, and compliance activities. As a key member of the Accounting job family within the Finance/Accounting function, this position focuses on delivering high-quality financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making and drive organizational growth. The role embodies BNY's principles by fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, and client-centricity, ensuring that all accounting practices align with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

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

•            Oversee accounting activities for wind farm, leasing entities and other legal entities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal policies.

•            Support and participate in the month-end close process, including review and analysis of accounting results, reconciliations, and related reporting activities.

•            Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and ensure robust internal controls.

•            Provide insightful financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making and business planning initiatives.

•            Collaborate cross-functionally with Corporate Tax, the CRA investment team, and other key stakeholders to align accounting activities with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.

•            Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

•            Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and inform strategic planning.

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

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

•            Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

•            CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

•            Typically 5-10 years of experience.

SKILLS:

•            Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.

•            Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strategic relationships and effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

•            Leadership skills with a focus on mentoring and developing team members.

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• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
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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.