Position Summary:

A Banking Controller is responsible for the accounting and financial reporting of all banking businesses which includes and not limited to IG, HY, Securitization, Margin Loans, Lending, Deposits, and Working Capital Solutions. Banking Controllers are responsible for the monitoring of transactions, P&L, and act as a primary control function. The controller is also expected to resolve variances between expected Business revenues and actual revenues. Additionally, the controller will be responsible for ensuring that daily, monthly, and yearly reporting agree to the general ledger and by legal line item.

Essential Job Duties:

• Daily, monthly and quarterly P&L production and analysis

• Daily interaction with the business

• Liaison with various areas within the firm (e.g. Operations, Technology, FP&A, Business)

• Process reengineering to improve efficiencies

• Month-end General Ledger closes in conjunction with the accounting team

• Balance sheet substantiation

• Ad hoc requests from the desk or management

• Participation in Finance initiatives

• Assess new trades for appropriate valuation, accounting treatment, and disclosure in the financial statements

Qualifications:

• Investment Banking experience

• CPA or CFA preferred, but not required

• 4+ years of product control experience

• High attention to detail

• Fast learner and team player

• Strong analytic and problem solving skills

• Highly proficient in Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables)

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to clearly articulate ideas

• Accounting or Finance degree required

The expected base salary ranges from $77,000 - $135,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Other requirements

Mizuho has in place a remote working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations.

Company Overview

Mizuho Americas is a leading financial institution comprising several legal entities, which together offer clients corporate and investment banking, financing, securities, treasury services, asset management, research and more. Mizuho’s operations in the Americas connect a broad client base of major corporations, financial institutions and public sector groups to local markets and a vast global network. Mizuho Americas is an integral part of the Japan-based Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: MFG), which is comprised of offices in nearly 40 countries, approximately 60,000 employees, and assets of more than USD 1.8 trillion. Learn more at mizuhoamericas.com.

Mizuho Bank Ltd. offers a competitive total rewards package.

We are an EEO/AA Employer -M/F/Disability/Veteran.

We participate in the E-Verify program.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

We are a leading global bank, with one of the largest customer bases in Japan, and a global network of financial and business centers. We continue to pride ourselves on our "customer first" principle as a centerpiece in servicing both our individual and corporate customers, with the goal of becoming their most trusted bank.