Finance Associate Sr - Real Estate

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Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage. We are united in delivering exceptional experiences for our customers while fostering an inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to the company's success. As a Senior Finance Associate within the Corporate & Institutional Banking (C&IB) Finance organization, you will support the PNC Real Estate business, with a primary focus on the Multifamily Capital platform. This Pittsburgh-based, onsite role offers a unique opportunity to combine accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, strategic analysis, and executive-level partnership within a dynamic and growing line of business. This position is ideal for an accounting or finance professional looking to broaden their experience beyond traditional accounting responsibilities and gain exposure to business strategy, executive decision-making, regulatory reporting, and enterprise-wide financial initiatives. Key Responsibilities Financial & Management Reporting • Prepare and analyze monthly financial results, management reports, and key business metrics. • Partner with Finance and business leaders to explain performance drivers, identify trends, and communicate insights that support strategic decision-making. • Perform detailed variance analysis and develop reporting that improves visibility into business performance. Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning • Support the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting cycles. • Analyze financial results, market trends, and business activity to assess impacts on future performance. • Communicate forecast changes and financial risks to Finance and line-of-business leadership. Accounting & Financial Close • Support month-end and quarter-end financial close processes. • Partner with Accounting Policy, SEC Reporting, Regulatory Reporting, and Corporate Finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards. • Analyze accounting impacts of new business initiatives, transactions, and evolving accounting guidance. • Assist with financial disclosures and reporting requirements supporting SEC filings, Earnings Call & Board materials, regulatory submissions, and other external reporting needs. Strategic & Business Advisory Support • Collaborate with business leaders to support strategic planning and financial initiatives. • Assist in evaluating growth opportunities, business investments, and financial impacts of key decisions. • Serve as a trusted finance partner by providing analytical support and actionable insights. Regulatory & Stress Testing Activities • Support CCAR stress testing activities and related financial analyses. • Partner with key Finance stakeholders to evaluate and challenge forecast assumptions and stress-testing results. • Contribute to regulatory, capital planning, and risk management deliverables. Process Improvement & Special Projects • Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on reporting efficiency, controls, and data quality. • Support technology initiatives, process automation, business integrations, and enterprise-wide Finance projects. • Respond to ad hoc analyses and executive requests while participating in cross-functional initiatives involving Finance, Technology, Legal, M&A, Risk, Compliance, and Audit teams. What We're Looking For Successful candidates will demonstrate: • Strong accounting and financial reporting knowledge. • Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. • Ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings effectively. • Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. • Strong partnership and collaboration skills across multiple stakeholder groups. • Interest in expanding beyond accounting into strategic finance and business advisory responsibilities. Why This Opportunity? This role offers significant exposure to Finance leadership and the PNC Real Estate executive team while providing hands-on experience across accounting, reporting, forecasting, strategic planning, and regulatory initiatives. It is an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking to build a well-rounded finance career and develop the skills necessary for future advancement within Finance and across the broader organization. Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Onsite) PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals. PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position. Job Description • Designs and prepares timely, transparent, and succinct financial reports to enable informed decision-making by stakeholders. Collaborates with business unit leaders to produce timely and precise revenue, expense, and staffing forecasts. Develops strategic insights from data to enhance budget and forecast accuracy. • Collaborates with managers on, and may lead, annual budget cycle and continuous monthly forecasting. Contributes to and may lead development of long term strategic plans. Provides and presents business leaders and executives with key financial forecasts, metric-driven performance dashboards, and strategic business insights. • Performs on-demand analysis and generates custom reports to address specific business needs. Collaborates independently with the business on implementation and compliance of new accounting and regulatory standards. • Facilitates audit, regulatory, and investor requests by providing timely and accurate information. Promptly identifies and addresses control matters; maintains sound control processes. May also contribute to risk review and challenge for assigned business. • Cultivates partnerships with colleagues across departments to ensure alignment and shared success. PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to cont