Job Description

We are seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Vice President, SEC Reporting to join BNY’s Finance organization. This role will contribute to the firm’s SEC and external financial reporting processes, including the preparation and review of quarterly and annual filings, and will partner across the organization to support accurate, complete and timely financial reporting. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Contribute to the preparation and review of Forms 10-K and 10-Q and other SEC filings, including financial statements, footnotes, MD&A and related disclosures.
• Ensure external reporting complies with U.S. GAAP, SEC rules and regulations, including Regulations S-K and S-X, and applicable internal policies and controls.
• Partner with other Finance teams to develop, validate and support external disclosures.
• Support the quarterly disclosure process and preparation of materials for senior management, the Disclosure Committee and Audit Committee.
• Monitor accounting standards, SEC requirements, regulatory developments, peer disclosures and emerging reporting practices and assess their implications for BNY.
• Maintain a strong control environment over SEC reporting, including appropriate SOX and disclosure controls, supporting documentation and escalation and remediation of reporting issues.
• Provide technical guidance to the SEC Reporting team to help develop team capabilities.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA preferred.
• Experience in SEC reporting, external financial reporting, public accounting or a related controllership function, preferably within a large financial institution.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, including Regulations S-K and S-X.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and/or reviewing Forms 10-K and 10-Q and evaluating complex financial reporting and disclosure matters.
• Strong financial reporting judgment and ability to identify, evaluate and communicate reporting and disclosure risks.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across Finance and business functions and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience interacting with senior management, external auditors, Legal, Accounting Policy, Investor Relations and other key stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under demanding reporting deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex financial reporting matters clearly and concisely.
• Experience with Workiva/Wdesk, XBRL, reporting automation, data analytics or related financial-reporting technology preferred.