Manager, Accounting
Mastercard · Posted Oct 2
Global technology company connecting consumers, financial institutions, merchants, and businesses through secure payment processing and digital commerce solutions
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About the role
Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry whose Global Business Solutions (GBS) organization manages accounting operations supporting corporate and statutory reporting. The team works on cash reconciliation, general ledger management, close processes, and controls across diverse global cash operations under US GAAP and corporate policies. This Manager, Accounting role leads a team of accounting professionals, oversees day-to-day accounting operations, drives process improvement and automation, and partners with Treasury and Corporate Controllership on reporting, audit, and compliance activities.
What you will do
- Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, including cash reconciliation, general ledger management, month-end and year-end close processes, reconciling cash and cash equivalent accounts, effective monitoring of control accounts and variance analysis of periodic movements around our diverse global cash operations.
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP and corporate policies.
- Manage the preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and subledger-to-general ledger reconciliations.
- Collaborate closely with Treasury and cross-functional teams to drive the accurate and efficient management of cash operations
- Support audit requirements.
- Ensure timely and accurate delivery of financial and operational reports, balance sheet disclosures/footnotes, meeting internal and external deadlines.
- Maintain a robust internal control framework to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Able to lead, mentor and motivate a team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
- Able to provide coaching and development opportunities to enhance team members' technical and leadership skills.
- Allocate tasks effectively, ensuring team efficiency and alignment with organizational priorities.
- Identify and implement process improvements to streamline workflows, reduce errors, and enhance efficiency in accounting operations.
- Leverage technology and automation tools, to optimize accounting processes.
- Drive standardization of accounting practices across multiple entities and regions.
- Drive usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automations for process efficiencies and effectiveness
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including Treasury, Corporate Controllership, to support business needs and strategic initiatives.
- Communicate effectively with senior management, providing insights into accounting operations and key financial metrics.
- Address escalations from internal and external stakeholders, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
- 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.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA, CA, or equivalent certification preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a SME/lead role.
- Strong understanding of subledger and controlling accounts for AP, AR, Intercompany etc
- Strong technical expertise in accounting operations, including GL management, reconciliations, and close processes.
- In-depth knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and statutory reporting requirements.
- Proficiency in Oracle systems is must
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong commitment to customer service excellence, featuring a customer-centric mindset
- Thorough understanding of MS Excel (Knowledge in PowerBI/Power Automate is beneficial)
- Drive usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automations for process efficiencies and effectiveness
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Mastercard
Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry that connects consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments, and businesses worldwide. It operates a fast and secure payment processing network that spans more than 200 countries and territories. Through innovative products and solutions in credit, debit, digital assets, and security, Mastercard makes commerce safer, simpler, and more accessible.
- Industry
- Payments
- Company size
- 10001+ employees
- Founded
- 1966
- Location
- Purchase, New York, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $115M raised
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Business Officer
President & Chief Technology Officer
Chief People Officer
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