Investment Banking Controller VP

Mizuho•New York, NY

1d•$120,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

A Securities Banking Controller is responsible for the accounting and financial reporting of all banking businesses which include but are not limited to IG, HY, Securitization, Margin Loans, Equity Capital Markets, Advisory, Lending, Deposits, and Working Capital Solutions. Banking Controllers are responsible for the monitoring of deals/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 agrees to the general ledger and by legal line item. The controller will perform the above for certain desks while supervising all desks. They will be leading various projects and enhancements for the Banking Control team.

Requirements

Investment Banking experience
8+ 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

Nice To Haves

CPA or CFA preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Daily, monthly, and quarterly P&L production and analysis including Volcker reporting, etc.
Daily interaction with business
Liaison with various areas within the firm (e.g. Front-Office, COO, Operations, Technology, FP&A, Accounting, etc.)
Supervising the team to ensure daily processes are completed and deadlines/requests are met
Process reengineering to improve efficiency
Month-end General Ledger closes in conjunction with the accounting team
Balance sheet substantiation
Ad hoc requests from the front office or management
Participation in Finance initiatives/projects
Assess new deals for appropriate valuation, accounting treatment, and disclosure in the financial statements