Manager, Technical Accounting

Mastercard•Purchase, NY

1d•$125,000 - $207,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Technical Accounting reports to Director, Technical Accounting and is responsible for providing accounting guidance for complex business transactions, including revenue transactions, vendor agreements and ensuring appropriate company policies are maintained and/or established when needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Accountant required
Established credibility as a trusted advisor to business partners and senior leadership on complex technical matters
Strong communication and leadership skills, with an emphasis on financial and business acumen
Experience assessing the effectiveness and oversight of financial control implementation; ensures compliance within a diverse organization
Demonstrated successful oversight of the management and resolution of high-risk issues to ensure completeness and efficiency
Confident and poised influencer who uses analytical and leadership skills to achieve goals
Experience building collaborative working relationships with stakeholders at the global/regional, local or corporate level
Strong general accounting knowledge including US & International GAAP
Successfully drive and integrate change and cultivate a continuous improvement culture
Excellent project management skills with strong analytical and financial skills
Excels in fast-paced environment by effectively prioritizing competing tasks and managing multiple deliverables with focus and efficiency
Must be able to integrate knowledge across disciplines and demonstrate effective leadership with relationship development skills
Proficient PC skills, especially Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Hyperion & Oracle a plus
Market and industry knowledge a strong plus

Responsibilities

Researches and plans implementation of new accounting pronouncements
Ensuring that policies and procedures are in place and regularly updated with focus on standardization and compliance
Perform and document accounting research for new and non-routine transactions to determine both US and International GAAP treatment
Assist in the financial decision making process by providing alternate accounting structures to the business related business transactions
Support quarterly intangible impairment assessment process and partner with business to review intangible impairment analyses as applicable
Collaborate with the team to establish accounting memos supporting US and International GAAP accounting conclusions and coordinate with external auditors to ensure conclusions are appropriate
Provides ongoing day-to-day support with moderate to complex accounting issues and assists in the review of reporting deliverables to assure compliance with SEC requirements
Assists with training and communication of new accounting pronouncements by developing training content and memos
Assist with discussions and provide specific recommendations to Director, Technical Accounting and SVP, Assistant Controller
Assist in special requests from Senior Management for analysis, research, and detailed information, including other projects deemed necessary from time to time by the Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Controller. The special requests may include researching, consulting and reviewing technical memorandums on proposed and/or completed transactions

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