Financial Accounting Systems Analysis Advisor

Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company's success. As a Financial Accounting Systems Analysis Advisor within PNC's Finance organization, you may be based within the following markets: Pittsburgh, PA, Philadelphia, PA, Cleveland, OH, Gaithersburg, MD, Atlanta, GA, Tampa, FL and Birmingham, AL. Surrounding markets may be considered.

This is a hybrid position which provides flexibility to work both in the office and remotely. Certain job responsibilities may require time in the office on a regular basis.

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company's success. As a Business Analysis Consultant Senior (Financial Accounting Systems) within PNC's Finance organization, you may be based remotely within the following markets: Pittsburgh, PA, Philadelphia, PA, Cleveland, OH, Gaithersburg, MD, Atlanta, GA, Tampa, FL and Birmingham, AL. Surrounding markets may be considered. In person activities may occur periodically based on business need.

Functional Overview :
• Oversight : Ensure Frontier Reconciliation application, reports, processes, and controls are in accordance with PNC Reconcilement Standards and Polices • Leadership : Work and communicate extensively with PNC Service partners (LOB CFO Designates, Recon areas, Audit, Risk, FGO) to ensure compliance with reconcilement processes and standards • Reporting : Create, export, and/or present monthly statistics to Finance, Risk, Audit, and end users' teams concerning number of enhancements, status or projects, consolidation of reconcilement tools, and automation of manual reconciliations• Compliance : Notify the appropriate levels of Management of any Reconciliation area that is not compliant with reconciliation standards and serve as a point of contact to help address and resolve non-compliant issues with PNC Reconcilement Standards and Polices • Technology and Governance : Opportunity to consolidate the number of reconciliation tools by building new reconciliations and transitioning existing reconciliation onto Frontier platform creating operational efficiencies. Streamline and update governance (policy and procedures) to strengthen PNC Standard / Controls.

Business Function Support :
• Support testing and sign-off of reconcilement changes due to new products, GL accounts, cost centers, and changes to data attributes • Work with business teams to review business requirements, develop, and test new reconciliations• Escalate and coordinate resolution of production issues with our business and technology partners• Assist and support reconcilers with their business and reconciliation report / tool questions • Coordinate, review, and certify end user access• Support quarterly application certification processes, Audit, and Risk, and Finance Governance Office (FGO) requests

Project Work :
• Gather end user business requirements• Provide input on design and technology solution to meet business and functional reconciliation requirements• Develop and build new reconciliations using Frontier Recon platform based on business requirements• Participate in testing process to certify functionality meets business requirements• Coordinate implementations of new business reconciliation solution• Establish controls to insure completeness and accuracy• Evaluate impact of new ERP project related to reconciliation design and required enhancements

Job Description

• Directs the research, discovery, collection and interpretation of business requirements. Participates in the development and review of complex processes and procedures, workflow analytics and reporting. May provide senior level consultation and communicates with clients and technology teams on business designs, problem solving and business analysis to support project goals and objectives.
• Consults and recommends the frameworks, methodologies and processes involved in business requirements traceability for business analysis teams. Independently mentors, leads, and coaches other associates to affect knowledge transfer. Oversees the development and maintenance of all applicable policy and procedure documentation.
• Translates business needs, processes and/or procedures by partnering with applicable experts and business stakeholders to determine and articulate needs. May communicate with senior level stakeholders and technology teams on complex business requirements.
• Leads multiple business analysis project management processes through planning, quality assurance and effectiveness assessment. Provides direction for the successful deployment of projects. Drives the development, analysis and distribution of complex reporting.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:

• Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
• Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Competencies

Analytical Thinking - Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis and the ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve the problems in the best interest of the business.

Business Assessment - Knowledge of the activities, tasks, practices and deliverables for assessing and documenting business opportunities; ability to assess the benefits, risks, and success factors of potential applications.

Business Process Modeling - Knowledge of the activities, tasks, deliverables and techniques for documenting current business processes; ability to identify problems, opportunities, and re-engineering processes for improvement.

Consulting - Knowledge of techniques, roles, and responsibilities in providing technical or business guidance to clients, both internal and external; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

Effectiveness Measurement - Ability to measure the quality and quantity of work effort for the purpose of improvement.

Information Capture - Knowledge of the processes and the ability to identify, capture and document relevant business information in an auditable, organized, understandable and easily retrievable manner.

Problem Solving - Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

Process Management - Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques and ability to understand, monitor, update, or enhance existing business or work processes.

Project Management - Ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources, to achieve project objectives.

Requirements Analysis - Knowledge of methods and techniques to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements; ability to analyze these requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.

Software Product Business Knowledge - Knowledge of and experience with the business aspects and operation of a software product; knowledge of the install base, current uses, future plans, and product vision.

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education

Bachelors

Additional Job Description

Base Salary: Commensurate with skills and experience.

Benefits

PNC offers employees a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature); dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short- and long-term disability protection; maternity and parental leave; paid holidays, vacation days and occasional absence time; 401(k), pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption assistance; educational assistance and a robust wellness program with financial incentives. To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for part-time employees, visit pncbenefits.com > New to PNC.

Disability Accommodations Statement:

The PNC workplace is inclusive and supportive of individual needs. If you have a physical or other impairment that might require an accommodation, including technical assistance with the PNC Careers website or submission process, please call 877-968-7762 and select Option 4: Recruiting or contact us via email at [email protected].

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

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