Provident Financial Services and Provident Bank have promoted Diane Gigliotti to
senior vice president, chief accounting officer, they announced Tuesday.
Gigliotti, who previously served as the bank’s controller, will now report to Adriano
Duarte, executive vice president and chief financial officer.
In her new role, Gigliotti will oversee the company and bank’s accounting function,
including accounting policy, financial reporting, regulatory reporting, internal controls,
tax oversight and accounting operations. She will also serve as a strategic advisor on
complex accounting matters.
“Diane is an exceptional leader whose expertise, judgment, and commitment to
excellence have made a significant impact on our Finance organization,” Duarte said.
“Since joining Provident, she has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of
accounting, regulatory reporting, and financial management, while fostering a culture of
collaboration and accountability.
“Diane’s promotion reflects both her outstanding contributions and our confidence in her ability to lead the Bank’s accounting function as we continue to grow and execute on our strategic priorities.”
Gigliotti has more than 20 years of experience in accounting, finance, regulatory
reporting and financial services leadership. Before joining Provident, she was chief
financial officer and managing director of BBVA’s New York branch, where she oversaw accounting, financial reporting, regulatory reporting, tax oversight, audit coordination and executive financial management, and led initiatives including the implementation of new accounting standards and regulatory compliance programs.
Earlier in her career, Gigliotti held finance and accounting positions at Merrill Lynch and
PricewaterhouseCoopers. She earned a Master of Business Administration from New
York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Rutgers University. She is a certified public accountant.
“I am honored to assume the role of Chief Accounting Officer and grateful for the
confidence that Provident’s leadership has placed in me,” Gigliotti said. “Provident has a
strong culture centered on teamwork, integrity, and serving our customers and
communities. I look forward to continuing to work alongside our talented Finance team
and colleagues across the organization to support the Bank’s long-term success and
strategic objectives.”
