Senior Finance Manager – Controller – Accounting Operations

M&T Bank • Buffalo, NY

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About The Position

Overview: Leads the Accounting Operations unit within the Controller’s department. The Accounting Operations Manager leads core accounting operations end to end to ensure accurate and timely consolidation of Financial Data. Primary Responsibilities: Makes recommendations and decisions to business line and operations' managers regarding accounting policies and interpretations thereof. Research technical accounting issues. Interpret and implement of new technical accounting standards that affect department and the bank’s financial status. Leads the department through subordinate managers to ensure the accuracy, integrity and timely filing of all the company’s external and internal financial reporting. Manages the operations for various monthly and quarterly processes. Applies comprehensive knowledge to decisions on these processes. 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. Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities: Manages subordinate managers. Full supervisory, development of team through professional leadership. Possess ability to direct/persuade/influence across division and peers throughout the bank.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum 9 years’ experience in Finance, Business or a related field with 3 years’ managerial experience or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 13 years’ higher education and/or work experience with 3 years’ managerial experience
• Strong organization skills with emphasis placed on detail and the ability to work effectively under time constraints
• Strong analytical ability and creative problem-solving skills, including knowledge and application of GAAP
• Demonstrated accuracy and timeliness
• Demonstrated team work leadership
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• In-depth knowledge of the banking industry and related GAAP principles
• Strong interpersonal skills and maturity to build relationships and interact from a business as well as a technical standpoint

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
• CPA
• Experience in financial planning and analysis, accounting, strategic planning with financial services industry

Responsibilities

• Makes recommendations and decisions to business line and operations' managers regarding accounting policies and interpretations thereof.
• Research technical accounting issues.
• Interpret and implement of new technical accounting standards that affect department and the bank’s financial status.
• Leads the department through subordinate managers to ensure the accuracy, integrity and timely filing of all the company’s external and internal financial reporting.
• Manages the operations for various monthly and quarterly processes.
• Applies comprehensive knowledge to decisions on these processes.
• 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.
• 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.
• Manages subordinate managers.
• Full supervisory, development of team through professional leadership.
• Possess ability to direct/persuade/influence across division and peers throughout the bank.

Benefits

• M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees.
• As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior