Vice President, Tax Reporting & Compliance

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Tax Reporting & Compliance to join our Wealth Tax Team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA. In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: * Help develop and maintain control-oriented operating functions that support Wealth account onboarding, tax setup, tax reporting readiness, fiduciary tax administration, and oversight of key vendor-supported tax activities. * Triggering Event Reviews: Assess tax implications of key events (e.g., beneficiary death) across all applicable tax reporting areas; ensure timely updates and accurate treatment. * Facilitate effective communication and provide comprehensive support to internal clients, while coordinating client-related matters with the designated Wealth tax vendor. * Quality Control (Busy Season): Participate in quality reviews of tax vendor deliverables during peak tax periods; provide feedback and drive corrections. * Prospective Client Tax Review: Review tax information for prospective trust clients to support rationale to accept the relationship. * GSTT Monitoring and Reporting: Maintain robust monitoring of distributions and taxable terminations; coordinate or review filings (e.g., Form 706, Schedule R/RS and applicable returns) and ensure proper application of GST exemptions and allocations. * Fiduciary and Related Filings Oversight: Support or review fiduciary income tax returns (Form 1041) where estate tax positions impact income tax reporting; ensure alignment of deductions, basis, and elections across filings. * Refund Recovery and Penalty Abatement: Proactively pursue outstanding refunds from IRS and state authorities; draft advocacy letters, escalate via Taxpayer Advocate Service when appropriate; identify and remediate penalties through documentation and negotiation. * IRS/State Controversy Support: Serve as primary liaison for audits, notices, and controversies; gather documentation, prepare responses, coordinate with external advisors, and negotiate favorable resolutions. * Process Ownership and Continuous Improvement: Design, document, and refine procedures, checklists, controls, and dashboards for filings, tracking, address changes, successor trustee intake, and state open remainders; eliminate duplicative steps and reduce cycle time. * Risk and Control Management: Maintain strong risk culture with timely escalation of issues; ensure complete, accurate, and timely filings; monitor vendor performance; implement controls aligned to policy and regulatory expectations. * Front Office and Client Collaboration: Partner with Wealth colleagues across regions; join client/advisor calls to explain tax positions, payment protocols, protective claims, and settlement strategies. * Proactively address any potential issues and provide guidance to junior colleagues on tax or regulatory calculations for complex or unprecedented circumstances. * This role has no direct reports. To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience required.

• Typically 5-10 years of experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex tax issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively

with internal and external stakeholders. * Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, to manage and analyze data efficiently. 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:

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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.