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M&T Bank · 2 months ago

Controller - Director of Product Accounting

Buffalo, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$157K/yr - $292K/yr

13+ years exp

M&T Bank is a well-respected super-regional banking franchise, and they are seeking a Group Director of Product Accounting. This role involves overseeing financial and regulatory accounting for major business lines, advising executive management, and driving business strategy through effective leadership.

Financial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Direct report of Controller/Chief Accounting Officer. Member of high-performing Controllership organization focused on delivery of best-in-class accounting/reporting capabilities for a well-respected super-regional banking franchise. Must thrive in a change-based environment of continual improvement in pursuit of excellence

Directs managers and associate directors responsible for multiple business units to drive accounting and reporting capabilities and support business operations and initiatives

Function independently to develop strategic direction for the organization, segments, or large initiatives to counsel executive management

Administration of day-to-day operations and activities for department responsibilities

Coach and develop senior managers for a sustainable bench-strength and resource planning

Advise executive management on the development and implementation of Controllership goals, contributing to strategic decisions with an in-depth knowledge of multiple divisions as well as industry/competitor strategies

Aggressively execute on agreed upon strategy and plans and provide team direction to achieve targets and goals of Controllership and Finance division and well as the broader organization

Drive culture of transparency and accountability for those people carrying out the company’s strategy

Organize and oversee new projects/initiatives within department or across the bank when issues or opportunities arise. Build consensus within department and across bank for important projects and issues. Projects may involve new business strategies, products or services as well as full bank acquisitions

Establish, maintain and oversee appropriate application of M&T’s accounting policies in accordance with GAAP

Ensure relevant financial, operational, regulatory, and reputational risks are well controlled

Leverage combination of strategic vision, analytical and problem solving, financial acumen, leadership, and communication skills to deliver maximum performance for M&T Bank

Exercise usual authority of a manager concerning staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, performance management and terminations

Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Design, implement, maintain and enhance internal controls to mitigate risk on an ongoing basis. 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

Qualification

Financial ReportingGAAP KnowledgeManagerial ExperienceAnalytical SkillsBanking Industry KnowledgeCommunication SkillsConsensus BuildingTechnical Accounting RulesCPA CertificationCFA CertificationAdvanced DegreeProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree and a minimum 13 years' experience with 4 years' managerial experience or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 15 years' higher education and/or work experience with 6 years' managerial experience

Strong analytical ability and creative problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities

Strong interpersonal skills and maturity to build relationships, collaborate to obtain consensus and desired outcome, and interact from a business as well as a technical standpoint

In-depth knowledge of the banking industry and related generally accepted accounting principles

Preferred

Advanced degree in Accounting (Preferred), Finance or Business Administration

Big 4 public accounting or equivalent experience at a major financial institution at senior manager/director level

CPA/CFA certifications

Experience in financial reporting and application of technical accounting rules related to financial services industry

FASB/SEC/Regulatory accounting/reporting

Company

M&T Bank

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Founded in 1856

Buffalo, New York, US

10001+ employees

http://www.mtb.com

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