Investment Banking Controller

Mizuho; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401K plan

Job summary

Mizuho is seeking an AVP Investment Banking Controller in the New York area to lead accounting, financial reporting, and control oversight for DCM/ECM, Advisory, and Margin Lending activities. The role partners with Front Office, Syndicate, Operations, and Technology to ensure accurate reporting and drive process improvements.

The position emphasizes balance sheet substantiation, deal accounting, and close processes, with a focus on automation and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• 8+ years of experience in Product Control, Financial Control, or related roles within Investment Banking, Capital Markets, or Financial Services.
• Strong understanding of investment banking products, syndication activities, and financial reporting processes.
• CPA and/or CFA designation preferred.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliation, financial controls, and general ledger accounting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, data analysis, and financial modeling techniques.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ownership mindset with the ability to identify issues and drive solutions independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively partner across Finance, Operations, Technology, and Front Office teams.
• Experience supporting process improvement, automation, and change management initiatives is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Finance and Control contact for Investment Banking businesses, including DCM, ECM, Advisory, and Margin Lending activities.
• Monitor and review transaction activity, cash settlements, and accounting entries to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Perform daily balance sheet reconciliations and account substantiation, ensuring timely identification and resolution of breaks.
• Manage daily cash movements and settlement activity associated with underwriting and syndicate transactions as well as Advisory.
• Oversee Syndicate Accounting processes, including deal expense tracking, invoice generation, settlement processing, and cash monitoring.
• Ensure daily, monthly, and quarterly reporting is complete, accurate, and reconciled to the general ledger.
• Partner with Front Office, Operations, Financial Accounting, FP&A, Technology, and Change teams to resolve issues and implement process improvements.
• Analyze new products and transactions to determine appropriate accounting treatment, valuation methodology, and financial statement disclosure requirements.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting deliverables.
• Investigate and explain financial and balance sheet variances to senior management and stakeholders.
• Drive process reengineering, automation, and control enhancement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce operational risk.
• Participate in regulatory, audit, and internal control reviews by providing documentation, analysis, and subject matter expertise.
• Provide financial analysis and respond to ad hoc requests from business management, Finance, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to strategic Finance initiatives and projects that support the growth and scalability of the Investment Banking platform.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Ownership mindset

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA and/or CFA designation preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Position Summary

The AVP Investment Banking Controller is responsible for the accounting, financial reporting, and control oversight of the firm's Investment Banking activities, including Debt Capital Markets (DCM), Equity Capital Markets (ECM), Advisory, and Margin Lending businesses.

AVP Job Description

Position Summary

The AVP Investment Banking Controller is responsible for the accounting, financial reporting, and control oversight of the firm's Investment Banking activities, including Debt Capital Markets (DCM), Equity Capital Markets (ECM), Advisory, and Margin Lending businesses.

This role serves as a key control function, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, transaction processing, cash settlements, and balance sheet substantiation. The Controller works closely with Front Office, Syndicate, Operations, Technology, Financial Accounting, and senior management to support business growth while maintaining a strong control environment.

The role is also responsible for Syndicate Accounting activities, including tracking deal-related expenses, managing bill and delivery and non-bill and delivery settlements, processing invoices, monitoring cash movements, and ensuring timely and accurate deal accounting.

Additionally, the AVP will lead and support strategic initiatives focused on process improvement, automation, control enhancement, and regulatory compliance, while ensuring that daily, monthly, and annual financial reporting accurately reconciles to the general ledger and legal entity reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Finance and Control contact for Investment Banking businesses, including DCM, ECM, Advisory, and Margin Lending activities.
• Monitor and review transaction activity, cash settlements, and accounting entries to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Perform daily balance sheet reconciliations and account substantiation, ensuring timely identification and resolution of breaks.
• Manage daily cash movements and settlement activity associated with underwriting and syndicate transactions as well as Advisory.
• Oversee Syndicate Accounting processes, including deal expense tracking, invoice generation, settlement processing, and cash monitoring.
• Ensure daily, monthly, and quarterly reporting is complete, accurate, and reconciled to the general ledger.
• Partner with Front Office, Operations, Financial Accounting, FP&A, Technology, and Change teams to resolve issues and implement process improvements.
• Analyze new products and transactions to determine appropriate accounting treatment, valuation methodology, and financial statement disclosure requirements.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting deliverables.
• Investigate and explain financial and balance sheet variances to senior management and stakeholders.
• Drive process reengineering, automation, and control enhancement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce operational risk.
• Participate in regulatory, audit, and internal control reviews by providing documentation, analysis, and subject matter expertise.
• Provide financial analysis and respond to ad hoc requests from business management, Finance, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to strategic Finance initiatives and projects that support the growth and scalability of the Investment Banking platform.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 8+ years of Product Control, Financial Control, Accounting, Operations, or related experience within Investment Banking, Capital Markets, or Financial Services.
• Strong understanding of investment banking products, syndication activities, and financial reporting processes.
• CPA and/or CFA designation preferred.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliation, financial controls, and general ledger accounting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, data analysis, and financial modeling techniques.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ownership mindset with the ability to identify issues and drive solutions independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively partner across Finance, Operations, Technology, and Front Office teams.
• Experience supporting process improvement, automation, and change management initiatives is preferred.
  

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of investment banking deal lifecycle, underwriting processes, and syndicate accounting.
• Experience working with ERP and financial reporting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms).
• Familiarity with SEC, GAAP, and regulatory reporting requirements applicable to financial institutions.
• Experience supporting audits, regulatory examinations, and control governance programs.
  

The expected base salary ranges from $93,000 - $150,000. 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, including Medical, Dental and 401K plans, successful candidates are also eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.
Other Requirements

Mizuho has in place a hybrid 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. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill , Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.

Mizuho Americas 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 reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.