Senior Specialist, Accountant

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We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Specialist, Legal Entity Controller to join our EMEA Controllers team in the Office of the CFO. This role is located in Manchester.

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

• Lead Controller for Pershing Channel Islands and Pershing Limited

• Oversight and review of Funding process and IMMS (cash) reconciliations for the Pershing legal entities

• Co-ordination of monthly management accounts under UK FRS (IFRS equivalent) and US GAAP, including reporting, variance analysis, US to UK GAAP differences for the Pershing legal entities.

• Participation in daily control processes for the Pershing legal entities

• Oversight of clearing cost accruals and review of charges

• Co-ordination of intercompany breaks management

• Reconciliations – review and attest balance sheet substantiations

• Co-ordination of annual financial statements for the 2 legal entities, liaison with auditors and other business areas. 

• Oversight and follow up on tasks undertaken by supporting offsite accounting teams, being prepared to step into the detail and resolve issues to ensure delivery of overall accounting and strategic objectives as well as training and developing knowledge of offsite teams. 

• Liaison with key stakeholders including Treasury and Regulatory reporting

  Disaster recovery for Pershing offsite  support team

• Ad hoc duties as required – many and varied

• Qualified accountant, with detailed understanding of accounts payable processes and intercompany processes.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; advanced degree is a plus.

• Professional certification required (e.g., CPA, CA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA). Accountant or on-track to complete accounting qualification will be considered.

• Several years of progressive accounting/controllership experience in financial services or complex, regulated environments.

• Experience with financial statement preparation and liaison with external auditors

• Experience with oracle and blackline would be preferred

• Hands-on involvement in automation initiatives, data quality improvements, and close acceleration.

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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.