Senior Vice President, Accounting Manager

Senior Vice President, Accounting Manager

BNY Mellon

Brussels, Belgium

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Vice President, Accounting Manager to join our EB Controllers team. This role is located in Brussels.

The role is located within the European Bank Controllers team of BNY to support the accounting and controlling activities of BNY European Bank Belgium in Brussels, Belgium. The European Bank (EB) is the main banking subsidiary of BNY in Europe. The EB Controllers team is responsible for the Legal Entity Finance functions of accounting and reporting for BNY EB legal entities.

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

Legal Entity Oversight & Financial Control

• Ensure accurate accounting treatment in line with US GAAP, IFRS, and Belgian GAAP;
• Maintain a strong control environment and ensure compliance with audit requirements;
• Review and approve journal entries (recurring, accrual, reversing, and non-recurring);
• Oversee period-end close activities, trial balances, and variance analysis;
• Identify and resolve complex data and information discrepancies;
• Coordinate with Tax teams for accurate and timely tax entries and filings;
• Ensure timely and accurate consolidation of entities;
• Review allocation processes for compliance with legal and administrative requirements;
• Provide quality assurance support to the Legal Entity Board;
• Escalate issues in accordance with policy and timelines.

Team Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Collaborate with the Legal Entity Controlling team across multiple locations;
• Oversee general accounting and control activities, including:
  • General Ledger and Chart of Accounts management;
  • Fixed Assets and Capital Project accounting;
  • Intercompany transactions and allocations;
  • Close and consolidation processes;
  • Implementation of GAAP/CAP changes.

Control environment and reconciliations

• SOX compliance and internal controls.

Strategic Projects & Change Management

• Lead initiatives related to Legal Entity Controlling;
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and integration of AI and emerging technologies.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Governance

• Collaborate with Corporate Treasury, Risk & Compliance, Legal, and Business Line Management;
• Provide insights on new business initiatives and regulatory changes;
• Ensure adherence to data governance and operational control standards (e.g., certification, analytical review, checklists).

People Development & Outsourcing Oversight

• Coach and develop team members (3 direct reports) to enhance performance and growth;
• Oversee outsourced production activities and ensure quality of deliverables.

Regulatory Awareness

• Stay informed on legislative and regulatory developments;
• Maintain current knowledge and keep up to date with accounting standards (IFRS, USGAAP and Belgian GAAP) and controlling procedures.

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

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required. Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred;
• 10-12 years of total work experience, with 1-3 years of management experience, preferred;
• Extensive experience in finance and accounting, with deep expertise in USGAAP, IFRS and Belgian GAAP. Possessing an accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, CPA, etc.) is a strong asset;
• Prior experience(s) in the financial services industry is a significant advantage;
• Excellent presentation skills and is able to instill confidence in senior leadership, regulatory bodies and entity Boards. Ability to ‘tell a story’ and transform numbers into insightful financial information;
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French or Dutch is a plus;
• Prior exposure to Oracle financial systems, particularly within a multi-entity, multi-currency environment is a strong asset.