Financial Analyst III - Accounting Operations

Conduct highly technical research, prepare, analyze, and review financial, tax, and/or regulatory information to provide to senior management, regulators, internal/external audit, and other interested parties; adhere to internal controls while ensuring the quality of data being reported.

Primary Responsibilities

• Mentor junior team members.
• Responsible for problem resolution and data interpretation, perform or review variance analysis, and ensure timely submission of reports.
• Provide cross‑training and support to new team members.
• Prepare complex financial schedules, reconciliations, and reports for the corporation, including bank regulatory reports, SEC filings, reports to shareholders and the Board of Directors, and internal management reports.
• Apply strong knowledge of various tax regulations as applicable.
• Evaluate situations using multiple sources of information and suggest insightful conclusions.
• Conduct data integrity testing, general ledger entries, and ensure adherence to generally accepted accounting principles, SEC disclosure requirements, and bank regulatory requirements.
• Review the work of junior staff.
• Participate in special projects, improve existing processes, interact with business‑line personnel, and communicate results to department management.
• Ensure shared responsibility for team workload to achieve department/project objectives regarding volume, quality, and timeliness.
• Participate in training and development opportunities across Finance and the Bank.
• Understand, adhere to, and contribute to improvements in deliverables and process efficiency.
• Understand and follow the company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the risk appetite; identify risk‑related issues needing escalation to management.
• Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points and addressing issues raised by external regulators.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities

• May train junior staff.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years’ experience, OR Associate's degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting, auditing, operations, or financial institutions.
• Comprehensive understanding of finance, accounting, and/or regulatory reporting concepts, business operations, bank products, and knowledge of the banking industry.
• High level of PC competencies (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access; data visualization or data‑querying applications are a plus).
• Detail‑oriented with advanced problem‑solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask while prioritizing workload.

Education and Experience Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Financial Services industry experience.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $74,600.00 – $124,400.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location

Buffalo, New York, United States of America.