Director, Accounting

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary

Director, Accounting

Overview
• The position will be part of the Controller’s group within Mastercard’s North America (“NA”) Finance team, reporting to the NA Regional Controller.
• The NA Controllers Group is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the US GAAP financials in partnership with the GBSC (Global Business Service Center), as well as providing support to the business teams across a number of areas including accounting and internal controls.
• The role will coordinate monthly close with the GBSC and review deliverables, including analysis of revenue; lead quarterly US GAAP reporting and disclosure requirements; provide advice for revenue and billing questions; oversee the revenue waiver and claims process; and, support revenue assurance initiatives and activities across the U.S. and Canada.
• Other job responsibilities will include tasks to support the NA Region’s accounting and reporting in accordance with Corporate policies and US GAAP and SEC requirements, including technical accounting advice and decisions related to revenue and expenses.
• Will also support the region’s SOX controls, internal control monitoring and risk management initiatives
• Activities also include preparing financial reports; conducting financial analyses; and making recommendations to senior management
• The candidate will lead 2 staff direct reports and will be responsible for the team’s coaching and development, conduct goal setting and performance appraisal processes

Role
• Works closely with GBSC to ensure that books are closed in line with US GAAP and Mastercard accounting policies as well as providing all necessary disclosures and other quarterly reporting requirements to the corporate controllers’ team as required.
• Analyze revenue and provide analysis and detail during month-end close to assist NAM Finance to ensure accurate forecast.
• Provide support and guidance to other groups within Mastercard regarding deal structures, billing set-up and implementation.
• Oversees revenue waiver and claims process - works closely with account teams, product teams, planners, O&T and the GBSC to ensure waivers and claims are properly approved and processed.
• Guides financial decisions related to business transactions by providing accounting advice and by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures. Consults with Corporate Accounting as appropriate.
• Partners with global revenue assurance team to drive execution of revenue assurance initiatives and activities across the U.S. and Canada.
• Serves as a first point of escalation for compliance issues and oversees compliance activities (e.g. SOX and ORM). Implements initiatives to strengthen existing controls and optimize business processes. May highlight potential exposures for communication to leadership.
• Drive process efficiencies and risk mitigation - Works with GBSC and the business to develop efficient solutions to improve financial accounting, reporting and control as well as assist in business monitoring

All About You
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• Active CPA or equivalent qualification
• Strong revenue recognition and technical accounting experience under US GAAP
• Strong knowledge of Internal Controls concepts and Sarbanes Oxley regulations
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills, with thorough knowledge of the card payments industry preferred
• Proficiency with accounting & finance systems/software applications
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including senior level business and corporate partnering.
• Ability to adapt to change quickly and multi-task
• Influencer who uses analytical and leadership skills to achieve goals
• Demonstrated effective leadership with ability to lead staff and develop business relationships across all levels
• Self-motivated, takes initiative and strong team player
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work efficiently with cross functional partners
• Drives continual process improvement agenda, demonstrated ability in challenging and improving processes
• Demonstrated business acumen with the ability to provide solutions that drive positive results

Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;

• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;

• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and

• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.

Pay Ranges

Purchase, New York: $163,000 - $269,000 USD