Manager, Accounting

Mastercard•Purchase, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The position will be part of the Controller’s group within Mastercard’s North America (“NA”) Finance team, reporting to the NA Regional Accounting Director. 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; assist with quarterly US GAAP reporting and disclosure requirements; provide advice for revenue and billing questions; and support the revenue waiver and claims process. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
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 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
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

Nice To Haves

Active CPA or equivalent qualification preferred
knowledge of the card payments industry preferred

Responsibilities

Works closely with GBSC to ensure that books are closed in line with US GAAP and Mastercard accounting policies as well as preparing 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.
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

Benefits

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