Accounts Payable - Vice President

Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced AVP/VP of Accounts Payable to lead and optimize our Americas AP function. This role is pivotal in ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processing of payments across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will bring strategic vision, operational excellence, and strong leadership to a high‑performing team in a fast‑paced banking environment.

• 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.

• 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.

The expected base salary ranges from $114,000 - $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.

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.

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

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.