Finance, Accounting & Tax Lead Senior

PNC•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•$112,000 - $208,000•Onsite

About The Position

PNC is hiring a Senior Regulatory Reporting & Accounting Lead (VP) in its Finance organization. The role may be based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Birmingham, Alabama; or Cleveland, Ohio. It serves as a subject matter expert on regulatory reporting requirements and related accounting considerations, helping PNC interpret new rules, assess their effects on reporting, guide policy, and strengthen governance and controls. The position partners with Finance, Risk, Operations, Corporate Controllers, Regulatory Reporting, Technology, Audit, Compliance, and business teams to address complex reporting questions and emerging requirements. The role leads specialized finance, accounting, tax, external reporting, and analytical work. It reviews complex transactions, process changes, and product offerings; researches relevant accounting, regulatory, reporting, or tax guidance; evaluates operational impacts; and communicates implications to senior management. It also prepares or oversees accounting, tax, and operational memoranda and presentations, provides expertise for financial systems and closing controls, and supports management and business units with staff development and training related to GAAP, tax changes, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. PNC describes itself as an in-office company. Employment visa sponsorship and STEM OPT participation are not available for this position. The role is incentive eligible, with payment based on company, business, and/or individual performance.

Requirements

Deep knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements, such as FR Y-9C, FR Y-14, and Call Report, and related accounting considerations.
Strong understanding of banking products, capital, and liquidity concepts.
Ability to translate complex technical topics into clear guidance for working teams and senior leadership.
Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and comfort working across multiple functions.
Track record of navigating change and building durable governance and controls.
Typically, a university or college degree; a comparable combination of education, job-specific certifications, and experience, including military service, may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Typically, 8 or more years of industry-relevant experience.
Bachelor's degree listed as the education requirement.
Specific certifications are often required for roles at this level, but no certification is required for this position.
No license is required.
No required or preferred language assessment.
Must meet applicable Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act requirements and, for any registered role, applicable SAFE Act and/or FINRA requirements.

Nice To Haves

Higher education such as a master's degree or PhD, or certifications, is desirable.
Preferred skills include account analysis, accounting research, decision making, finance strategy, financial accounting, financial reporting and analysis, people management, and results orientation.

Responsibilities

Provide regulatory reporting advisory support for new products, transactions, organizational changes, and strategic initiatives.
Interpret regulatory reporting requirements and develop technical positions for complex accounting, capital, liquidity, and financial reporting matters.
Monitor regulatory, accounting, and industry developments and assess their impact on reporting processes and obligations.
Lead regulatory change implementation from end to end, including stakeholder communication, impact assessments, and readiness activities.
Maintain regulatory reporting policies, governance standards, and interpretive guidance to support consistent enterprise-wide application.
Strengthen regulatory reporting controls in partnership with Risk, Compliance, and Audit, including support for examinations and remediation efforts.
Collaborate across Finance, Risk, Technology, Operations, and business teams to improve reporting accuracy, governance, and operational effectiveness.
Lead, perform, or oversee review and analysis of complex transactions, process changes, and new or existing product offerings; research relevant guidance, analyze operational impacts, and communicate implications to senior management.
Lead preparation of accounting, tax, and/or operational memoranda and presentations on new pronouncements, business processes, or product changes and their impact on PNC for senior management and Board of Directors review.
Provide accounting, tax, and operational expertise, including internal control and financial and accounting system processes for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
Support centralized accounting and reporting management teams and business units in developing and training staff on GAAP, tax changes, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance.
Assess and manage risks associated with business objectives and activities in accordance with PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
Apply customer-focused practices and use customer needs and satisfaction as considerations in business decisions and tailored customer solutions.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug coverage, including a Health Savings Account feature, for eligible full-time employees.
Dental and vision options.
Employee and spouse/child life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability protection.
401(k) with PNC match.
Pension plan.
Stock purchase plans.
Dependent care reimbursement account.
Back-up child and elder care.
Adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement.
Educational assistance, including select fully paid programs.
Wellness program with financial incentives.
Maternity and/or parental leave, depending on eligibility.
Up to 11 paid holidays each year, depending on eligibility.
9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law.
15 to 25 vacation days each year depending on career level and years of service, depending on eligibility.
Incentive-eligible compensation based on company, business, and/or individual performance.