Finance, Accounting & Tax Lead Senior

PNC Bank•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

PNC is hiring a Senior Regulatory Reporting & Accounting Lead (VP) in its Finance organization, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Birmingham, Alabama; or Cleveland, Ohio. The position serves as a subject matter expert on regulatory reporting requirements and related accounting considerations, helping PNC interpret and respond to regulatory developments. The lead evaluates the impact of new rules, advises stakeholders on reporting implications, sets policy direction, and strengthens governance to support accurate and compliant submissions. The role works across Finance, Risk, Operations, Corporate Controllers, Regulatory Reporting, Technology, Compliance, Audit, and lines of business. It provides specialized finance, accounting, tax, external reporting, and analytical expertise; leads analysis of complex transactions, process changes, and product offerings; researches relevant accounting, reporting, regulatory, and tax guidance; and communicates operational and business implications to senior management. The position also supports financial close activities, internal controls and systems, staff development, and compliance with GAAP, tax requirements, and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. PNC describes itself as an in-office company and encourages candidates to discuss workplace expectations with their recruiter and hiring manager. PNC will not sponsor employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Requirements

Deep knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements, such as FR Y-9C, FR Y-14, and the Call Report, and related accounting considerations.
Strong understanding of banking products, capital, and liquidity concepts.
Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to audiences ranging from working teams to senior leadership.
Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and comfort working across multiple functions.
Track record of navigating change and building durable governance and controls.
Typically requires a university or college degree; a comparable combination of education, job-specific certifications, and experience, including military service, may be considered instead.
Industry-relevant experience is typically 8 or more years.
Bachelor's degree listed as the education requirement.
No required certification or license is listed.

Nice To Haves

Higher education such as a master's degree or PhD, or relevant certifications.
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 end to end, including stakeholder communication, impact assessments, and readiness activities.
Maintain regulatory reporting policies, governance standards, and interpretive guidance to ensure consistent enterprise-wide application.
Strengthen the regulatory reporting control environment in partnership with Risk, Compliance, and Audit, including support for examinations and remediation.
Collaborate across Finance, Risk, Technology, Operations, and business teams to improve reporting accuracy, governance, and operational effectiveness.
Lead, perform, or oversee the review and analysis of complex transactions, process changes, and new or existing product offerings.
Research applicable accounting, reporting, regulatory, or tax guidance, analyze operational impacts, and communicate implications to senior management.
Lead preparation of accounting, tax, and/or operational memoranda and related presentations on new pronouncements, business processes, and product changes for senior management and Board of Directors review.
Provide accounting, tax, and operational expertise, including specialized knowledge of internal controls and financial and accounting systems 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.

Benefits

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