Finance COO Office

Mizuho•New York, NY

18h•$200,000 - $275,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The role is part of the Finance COO team and reports directly to the Finance COO. It supports the governance, operating rhythm, and strategic initiatives of the Finance function, driving cross-functional execution across Financial Control, Product Control, Regulatory Reporting, Tax, and FP&A. The role also prepares executive-ready materials for Finance leadership, Executive Management, and Head Office stakeholders. Responsibilities include coordinating Finance governance and executive reporting, supporting Finance transformation and control programs, identifying operating-model efficiencies, supporting cost and resource management, coordinating talent and people programs, maintaining Finance policies and controls, and serving as a point of contact for cross-functional stakeholders. In-office attendance is an essential function: the current requirement is a minimum of 50% of the time, or five out of every 10 business days. Specific requirements will be communicated during recruitment. The expected base salary is $200,000–$275,000. Salary offers consider factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications, licenses, market conditions, and organizational factors. Successful candidates are also eligible for a discretionary bonus and an employee benefits package that includes medical, dental, and 401(k) plans.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
10+ years of financial services experience, ideally within Finance, a COO office, or a strategy/consulting role.
Strong understanding of banking Finance functions and controls.
Proven program management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce concise, executive-ready presentations and memos.
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Highly organized, discreet with confidential information, and collaborative across all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, or CFA.
Experience with Workday or financial systems.

Responsibilities

Prepare and coordinate materials for Finance management meetings, offsites, town halls, and Head Office updates; track decisions and action items through to completion.
Lead or support Finance transformation and control programs, including reconciliation, system upgrades, and process improvement, managing milestones, risks, and dependencies.
Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, reduce manual effort, and evaluate offshoring or automation across Finance.
Support Finance cost management, including headcount tracking, market data licenses such as Bloomberg, and space and seating planning.
Coordinate talent planning, promotion cycles, hiring logistics, and engagement initiatives such as networking events and the Finance newsletter.
Maintain Finance policies and procedures; support audit and regulatory requests; keep approval workflows and control documentation current.
Serve as a point of contact for Operations, Technology, Treasury, HR, and Head Office, driving alignment on cross-functional priorities.