Securities Accounting AVP

Mizuho Americas Services • New York, NY

128d • $91,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Securities Accounting AVP position involves performing monthly and quarterly close functions for US GAAP and JGAAP, preparing reconciliations and reporting to ensure the accuracy of financials. The role includes preparing monthly financial statements, Head Office reporting, BHC reporting, and other reports as needed. The AVP will perform variance analysis and prepare commentary for significant movements in the Balance Sheet and P&L, as well as conduct balance sheet analysis and substantiation on a monthly basis. Additionally, the position requires monthly intercompany analysis and reporting, preparing reconciliations between entities, and assisting with the preparation of various financial statements with footnotes. The AVP will also prepare recurring and ad-hoc reports, provide support for system enhancements or business projects, and assist senior staff in various duties including tax, financial and regulatory reporting, and financial analysis. The role requires confirming the accuracy of reports and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards necessary for the completion of assigned tasks. The AVP will work with both internal and external audit on any requested information and support, and liaise with Tokyo and NY-based affiliates' accounting staff along with derivatives product control, regulatory reporting, and the AP team.

Requirements

• Experience in US GAAP and JGAAP accounting standards
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prepare financial statements and reports
• Experience with variance analysis and balance sheet substantiation
• Familiarity with intercompany accounting and reconciliations
• Proficiency in financial reporting and regulatory compliance
• Strong communication skills for liaising with internal and external stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a banking or financial services environment
• Knowledge of derivatives and product control
• Familiarity with tax reporting and compliance

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly/quarterly close functions for US GAAP and JGAAP
• Prepare reconciliations and reporting to ensure accuracy of the financials
• Prepare monthly financial statements, Head Office reporting, BHC reporting and other reports as needed
• Perform variance analysis and prepare commentary for significant movements in Balance Sheet and P&L
• Perform balance sheet analysis and substantiation on a monthly basis
• Perform monthly intercompany analysis and reporting
• Prepare reconciliations between entities as needed
• Help with preparation of various financial statements with footnotes
• Prepare recurring and ad-hoc reports, forms and schedules to provide management and other stakeholders with financial information
• Provide support for system enhancement or business projects
• Assist senior staff in various other duties (i.e., tax, financial and regulatory reporting, and financial analysis)
• Confirm accuracy of any reports, forms, schedules and materials before submitting to reviewers
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards necessary for the completion of assigned tasks
• Maintain sufficient knowledge of the bank's business operations and operational workflows
• Work with both internal and external audit on any requested info and support
• Liaise with Tokyo and NY based affiliates' accounting staff along with derivatives product control, regulatory reporting and AP team

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401K plans
• Discretionary bonus eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level