Vice President, Accounting

BNY • Pittsburgh, PA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President to join our Controllers team. This role is located in Pittsburgh. The Vice President, Accounting will play a critical role in advancing BNY's strategic pillars by ensuring the integrity and accuracy of accounting, reporting, and compliance activities. As a key member of the Accounting job family within the Finance/Accounting function, this position focuses on delivering high-quality financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making and drive organizational growth. The role embodies BNY's principles by fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, and client-centricity, ensuring that all accounting practices align with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strategic relationships and effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Leadership skills with a focus on mentoring and developing team members.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting activities for wind farm, leasing entities and other legal entities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal policies.
• Support and participate in the month-end close process, including review and analysis of accounting results, reconciliations, and related reporting activities.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and ensure robust internal controls.
• Provide insightful financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making and business planning initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Corporate Tax, the CRA investment team, and other key stakeholders to align accounting activities with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and inform strategic planning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees