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Mizuho · 6 days ago

Accounts Payable - Vice President

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$114K/yr - $150K/yr

10+ years exp

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is a leading global bank seeking an experienced AVP/VP of Accounts Payable to enhance their Americas AP function. This role involves overseeing invoice processing, payment execution, and vendor management while ensuring compliance and driving automation initiatives.

BankingFinancial ServicesImpact Investing

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the Americas Accounts Payable function, overseeing invoice processing, payment execution, vendor management, and reconciliation

Develop and implement AP policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulations

Drive automation and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability

Manage relationships with key vendors, internal stakeholders, and external auditors

Ensure timely month-end and year-end close activities related to AP

Monitor KPIs and SLAs, producing regular reports for senior leadership

Collaborate with Procurement, Treasury, and IT to align AP processes with broader financial strategies

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of AP professionals across multiple geographies

Stay abreast of regulatory changes, tax implications, and banking innovations impacting AP

Qualification

Accounts PayableERP SystemsLeadershipGlobal Payment SystemsAP Automation ToolsAnalytical SkillsStakeholder ManagementCommunication Skills

Required

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

10+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or Finance Operations, ideally within banking or financial services

Proven leadership experience managing large, cross-border teams

Strong understanding of global payment systems, tax regulations, and compliance frameworks

Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday) and AP automation tools

Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to thrive in a matrixed, high-pressure environment with competing priorities

Benefits

Medical

Dental

401K plans

Discretionary bonus

Company

Mizuho

This is not your typical financial institution. It’s our people who make us a cut above.

Tokyo, Tokyo, JPN

10001+ employees

https://www.mizuhogroup.com

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