Job Description

SVP, UK Accounting and Statutory Reporting Specialist

At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world's financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world's investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.

We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Vice President, UK Accounting and Statutory Reporting Specialist to join our Accounting Team. This role is located in Manchester, UK - Hybrid.

This is an ideal role for a qualified accountant with audit experience, particularly those looking to move out of practice. The UK LEC team have adopted a centralised approach to statutory accounting such that this role manages the process for each of BNY's 30+ UK banking and asset management entities. The role looks to drive efficiency, standardisation and a robust audit process for the statutory accounts. The role acts as a contact point between key stakeholders including the LEC team, Tax team, Technical Accounting Group and the external auditors.

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

• Ensure there is tight governance over accounting interpretations

Work with the Technical Accounting Group on complex accounting issues and delivering accounting and financial reporting training to the Controllers and finance Centre of Excellence teams.
Consistent high quality financial statements that meet the stakeholders' expectations
Implementation of new accounting standards
To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:

• Qualified accountant with significant post qualification experience

Financial services experience preferred
In depth knowledge of IFRS and USGAAP
Proven track record in translating accounting theory into practical application
Project management and outsourcing experiences would be desirable

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here's a few of our awards:

• America's Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024

World's Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion , Disability: IN - 100% score, 2023-2024
"Most Just Companies", Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
Bloomberg's Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023

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.