2026 Management Development Program - Controller's Office- Buffalo, NY

M&T Bank•Buffalo, NY

4d•$30 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Management Development Program (MDP) and involves ten weeks of Core Training followed by one year of On-the-Job (OJT) training. The Core Training includes classroom sessions, departmental presentations, interaction with senior management, peer networking, and team-based group projects. OJT responsibilities are department-specific and assigned by the department manager. Additional projects may be assigned by the department manager or Leadership Development Manager-MDP. The Controller's department provides financial and operational support, ensuring the integrity and timely reporting of financial data, promoting compliance with financial regulations, maintaining internal financial controls, and supporting decision-making with accurate financial information. The Financial Reporting team specifically handles SEC and Subsidiary reporting and the monthly financial close process.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree candidate at a school where M&T Bank recruits MDPs (or an MBA student with no work experience).
Outstanding academic credentials (GPA of 3.0 or better).
Up to 1 years' work experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access)
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Experience with data visualization or data querying tools (e.g., Tableau, SQL)
Familiarity with SEC and bank regulatory reporting
Understanding of internal control frameworks and risk management principles

Responsibilities

Assist with financial data interpretation, variance analysis, and problem resolution.
Display foundational understanding of financial statements and key performance drivers.
Prepare financial schedules, reconciliations, and reports for internal and external stakeholders (e.g., SEC, bank regulators, shareholders, Board of Directors).
Support general ledger entries and ensure adherence to GAAP, SEC disclosure, and regulatory requirements.
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.
Participate in cross-training and support onboarding of new team members.
Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
Adhere to department timelines and deliverables.
Engage in training and development opportunities across Finance.
Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
Participate in and complete a one-year long, non-rotational training program while creating and adding value to assigned department.
Receive job specific training, general training in banking, communication and leadership, and personalized coaching and feedback.
Complete tasks in a manner that are compliant with applicable laws and regulations and/or that serve to help the Company be in compliance with laws and regulations that apply to the business line the position supports.
Complete other related duties as assigned.