Senior Vice President, Accounting

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.Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Vice President to join our Controllers team. This role is located in Pittsburgh.In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: Leads the accounting, financial reporting, governance, and control activities across multiple legal entities and related business activities. Ensures compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and risk management frameworks.Acts as a trusted advisor on complex accounting, financial, and legal entity matters. Responsible for significant corporate activities including earnings per share (EPS), restricted stock accounting, capital transactions, including dividend declarations and distributions, legal entity governance, organizational restructurings, and other critical transactions. Leads engagements with internal and external auditors, regulators, and key stakeholders. Applies deep technical accounting expertise and strong business judgment to assess risks, provide strategic recommendations, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality financial information that supports sound decision-making and regulatory compliance.Provides leadership and oversight of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, financial statement analysis, board reporting, management reporting, regulatory reporting support, and accounting policy implementation. Communicates complex accounting, financial, operational, and regulatory matters clearly and effectively to a wide range of audiences, including senior management and the Board of Directors.Drives finance transformation initiatives through adoption of advanced analytics, automation, and AI-enabled technologies. Champions innovative solutions that improve reporting effectiveness, strengthen data quality, enhance analytical insights, and increase operational scalability. Partners closely with technology and data teams to modernize financial processes and leverage emerging technologies to deliver actionable business insights.To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: This role has no direct reports, but provides day-to-day leadership, guidance, and review of work performed by less experienced team members. Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required. Accounting concentration preferred. MBA or CPA/CA/local area equivalent certification preferred. 10-12 years of total work experience preferred. Knowledge of GAAP and accounting and finance concepts and analysis techniques. 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.Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.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, 2025World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025“Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025Our 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.Full timePosting Date: 2026-07-10