Director, Accounting
Company: bny mellon
Location: Lake Mary
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and
enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global
financial services company at the heart of the global financial
system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets.
Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough
technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative
solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities
worldwide. Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is
where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent.
Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what
LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something
extraordinary. We’re seeking a future team member for the role of
Director, Accounting Manager to join our Finance team. This role is
located in Pittsburgh, PA- HYBRID. In this role, you’ll make an
impact in the following ways: Leads the end to end accounting and
reporting activities of multiple large, high-visibility /risk,
and/or complex legal entities conducting technical review and
sign-off before transforming data into information for reporting
purposes. Directs the completion of numerous activities from start
to close, including consolidations and financial reporting of
business outcomes to deliver useable, accurate and timely financial
information and recommendations for the desired period (monthly,
quarterly or annually). Performs the most complex research and
analyses to provide senior management with analytical/technical
support and advice related to financial performance, and critical
financial accounting issues. Serves as a key advisor to functional
and/or business leaders, frequently delivers presentations,
information and/or recommendations to senior management, regulators
and the internal board of directors. Provides leadership, direction
and functional guidance to more junior analysts to ensure the
delivery of performance metrics within assigned processes,
geographies, lines of business, or legal entities. Completes
advanced accounting activities, including highly complex general
ledger events and transactions, continuously improving exceptions
identification and analysis activities, facing off with
internal/external auditors and SOX, maintaining the control
environment, fulfilling ad hoc requests in accordance with global,
regional and country-specific process standards and identifying
opportunities for process improvements. Uses professional judgement
and considerable experience to deliver recommendations for use in
accounting and financial reporting to senior management and the
internal board of directors. Works closely with the regional or
global leaders to review and vet any new proposed process
enhancement documentation and training content. Provides statutory
and regulatory guidance and support as requested for special
projects and continuous improvement work efforts. Has in-depth
expertise in the accounting functions of a business, legal entity
or geography and serves as a key advisor to functional and/or
business leaders. Activities include designing and leading the
implementation of new or revised reporting, accounting and
accounting process policies, procedures and reports which provide
effective financial planning, accounting and reporting of financial
information, and authorizing the recording of accounting entries to
financial systems. Applies a depth of knowledge from the completion
of multiple assignments across lines of business, legal entities
and geographies to manage the interaction of legal entity,
regulatory and cross-country requirements. Anticipates and plans
for existing and emerging risks, identifying and developing
recommendations and working with senior management to
address/implement solutions. Provides leadership and technical
guidance on risk identification to other analysts. Is adept at
translating technical information to non-technical audiences,
advising the internal board of directors, lines of business and
regulators to ensure their questions are answered and needs are
met. To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and work
experience required. Accounting concentration preferred. MBA or
CPA/CA/local area equivalent certification preferred. 12-15 years
of total work experience preferred. Knowledge of GAAP and
accounting and finance concepts and analysis techniques preferred.
Here’s a few of our recent awards: America’s Most Innovative
Companies, Fortune, 2025 World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune
2025 “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025 Our
Benefits and Rewards: BNY offers highly competitive compensation,
benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of
excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide
access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s
journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and
reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along
with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can
support you and your family through moments that matter. BNY is an
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer -
Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with
Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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