Summer Internship Program Controller

Overview:

Summer Interns complete a 10 week internship centered around professional development, career growth and building the necessary skills to succeed.  Summer Interns participate in projects and department initiatives that accelerate career growth and play an important role in building the future of the Bank.  As an Intern, you will gain exposure to other departments through guest speakers and industry leaders and a built-in network with peers as well as priority consideration for full time opportunities throughout the Bank.

Position Overview:

Join our Finance team as a Specialized Accounting Intern and gain hands-on experience in complex and technical areas of accounting within the banking industry. This internship offers exposure to specialized accounting topics across the Commercial, Consumer and Wealth businesses and Corporate and Treasury functions. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals to support the Bank’s financial reporting and control environment, while deepening your understanding of advanced accounting concepts.

What You’ll Learn:

• How banks apply specialized accounting standards under U.S. GAAP
• The role of technical accounting in financial reporting and risk management
• Real-world applications of accounting for complex transactions and instruments
• Exposure to internal controls, audit support, and policy interpretation

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in compiling and analyzing the performance of banking products and services
• Participate in specialized accounting projects on an ad-hoc basis
• Support the preparation of technical memos and accounting position papers
• Assemble reconciliations of financial data and supporting schedules to the general ledger
• Monitor accounting standard updates and assist in evaluating their impact on specialized areas
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Treasury, Risk, Financial Reporting) to ensure accurate and compliant accounting treatment
• Complete duties and responsibilities of an entry-level professional nature specific to assigned specialized accounting areas
• Ensure activities adhere to established internal policies and external regulations as applicable
• 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 together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable
• Complete other related duties as assigned
• Ensure activities adhere to established internal policies and external regulations as applicable. 

• Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite.  Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
• Design, implement, maintain and enhance internal controls to mitigate risk on an ongoing basis.  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 together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.

Scope of Responsibilities:

The jobholder works under immediate supervision. 

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:

Not Applicable

Education and Experience Required:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Work Visa Sponsorship not offered for this role

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Proven analytical skills
• Proven critical thinking skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Detail-oriented

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $28.00 per hour. The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. The range listed above encompasses all geographic locations. The pay rate specific to your location will fall within this range and is available from your recruiter.

Location

Buffalo, New York, United States of America