This director role in accounting supports the Technology Controllership team, overseeing key accounting, financial reporting, and internal control activities. It is critical for maintaining the integrity of financial statements and involves building and managing a team. The director will also act as a trusted advisor and liaison across various corporate functions.
Responsibilities
Oversee key accounting and financial reporting procedures for monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities in support of the TECH Controllership team
Support accounting, internal controls, and compliance activities, including Mastercard policies, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), and Operational Risk Management (ORM), and communicate potential exposures to leadership
Liaise with Regional Controllers on global initiatives to support consistency and accuracy across regions
Periodically review processes to ensure risks are appropriately mitigated based on control design and evolving business processes
Identify opportunities to implement AI and automated solutions to streamline processes
Partner with Finance, Controllership, Sourcing, Tax, and GBSC to ensure front-end and back-end controls are implemented to mitigate key risks and that strong financial controls are operating effectively across the organization
Ensure accounting policies are properly maintained, updated, or established as needed
Support the preparation of accounting memos, documentation, and analysis, as needed
Support the management of intercompany arrangements and shared-service/platform cost recharges in partnership with GBSC and Tax, including pricing and supporting documentation where applicable
Support finance transformation initiatives, including finance modernization and the responsible deployment of AI-enabled tools for close acceleration, reconciliations, flux analysis, and control testing
Complete special requests for analysis, research, and detailed information, including other projects as assigned by management
Build, manage, and develop a high-performing team, including goal setting, coaching, and performance management
Requirements
Fluent in English
Degree in Accounting; CPA certification or equivalent is required
Experience in accounting, controls, and financial processes within a global organization and/or Big 4 environment
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
Recognized as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on complex accounting and internal control matters, with strong communication skills, financial acumen, and capability with data and analytics tools
Experience assessing financial control implementation and ensuring compliance within a diverse, distributed, and matrixed organization
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Process-minded change agent with strong knowledge of internal controls and the ability to assess and design effective operational and financial controls
Proven ability to drive and integrate change while cultivating a continuous improvement culture
Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams
Proven track record managing and resolving high-risk issues efficiently
Confident influencer with strong analytical and leadership skills, adept at building collaborative relationships at various levels
Experience building collaborative working relationships with stakeholders at the global, regional, local, or corporate level
Excellent project management and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and maintain high attention to detail
Proficient PC skills, including Microsoft Office applications
Ability to apply AI responsibly in finance within governance frameworks, including prompt literacy, model output validation, and partnering with stakeholders to translate business problems into automated workflows and actionable insights
Nice to have:
Prior experience in a Big 4 accounting firm and public company environment
Hyperion and Oracle experience
Market and industry knowledge
Corporate Security Responsibility
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
Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines
About the Company
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in over 200 countries and territories worldwide. Together with its customers, it helps build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. Mastercard supports a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart, and accessible through its technology, innovation, partnerships, and networks.
