Business Unit Controller (BUC) Complex Products AVP

MUFG Bank, Ltd.$102K — $125K *
Tempe, AZ 85281In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BS/BA or MS/MBA required, CPA designation strongly desired.
  • 3+ years of progressive financial reporting experience in large banking or financial institutions.
  • Experience in general ledger, month-end/quarter-end close, and journal entry preparation.
  • In-depth knowledge of financial and regulatory reporting and internal control frameworks.
  • Strong technical accounting skills with familiarity in banking products like derivatives and securities.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
  • Excellent communication skills to interface effectively with senior management.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure accuracy of accounting records in line with JGAAP and USGAAP.
  • Prepare general ledger entries and handle requests from regulatory reporting teams.
  • Evaluate accounting issues alongside BUC and contribute to strategic financial decisions.
  • Engage with Head Office in Japan to align accounting practices across regions.
  • Provide documentation for external audits and resolve audit findings promptly.
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts for the BUC Complex Products team.
  • Assist business units in assessing and implementing new products.
  • Develop and maintain robust financial controls to manage risks and promote efficiency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Retirement plans available.
  • Educational assistance and training programs offered.
  • Income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities.
  • Paid maternity and parental bonding leave.
  • Generous paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.
Full Job Description
The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details.

Job Summary:

Business Unit Controller (BUC) Complex Products AVP is responsible for a broad range of activities such as:

  • Ensure the underlying accounting records are accurate, complete and in accordance with JGAAP and USGAAP.

  • Prepare general ledger entries and “Requests for Information” from Regulatory Reporting team and Head Office Reporting team.

  • Partner with BUC and Accounting Policy to evaluate accounting issues and support strategic decisions made by Finance.

  • Participate in discussions with Head Office in Japan to ensure accounting appropriately reflects both regions’ accounting rules.

  • Provide required documentation to external auditors and proactively resolve all audit findings in a timely manner.

  • Prepare a reconciliation of general ledger accounts assigned to BUC Complex Products team.

  • Collaborate with business units in the assessment and implementation of new products.

  • Work with BUC to develop and maintain adequate key financial controls to manage financial risks yet ensure efficiency.  Make certain the appropriate and relevant assurance activities are in place to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of those controls.

General:

  • Lead by example

    • Embrace MUFG initiatives such as Inclusion & Diversity.

    • Comply with MUFG policies and procedures as well as all rules and laws emanating from any of the regulatory authorities.

    • Embrace change and drive innovations – adopt the philosophy of continuous improvement.

    • Operate in a transparent manner and strive to assist team members and colleagues to deliver the best outcome to MUFG, its clients and regulators.

  • Work collaboratively with other colleagues in the region and internationally to ensure we operate as One MUFG.

Qualifications:

  • BS/BA or MS/MBA required, CPA designation strongly desired. 

  • Minimum of 3+ years of progressive financial reporting experience in large, complex banking or financial institutions:

    • General ledger experience

    • Month-end / quarter-end close

    • Journal entry preparation

    • Financial and regulatory reporting

    • Internal control frameworks

  • Strong technical accounting knowledge, including experience with Head Office reporting and familiarity with banking products such as derivatives, securities and repurchase agreements.

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface with senior management.

  • Proactive, self-motivated professional with demonstrated ability to lead through change.

The typical base pay range for this role is between $102K - $125K depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonuses and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please click the link below.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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