Manager, Accounting-1

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

Manager, Accounting-1

Overview:
The Manager, Accounting, reporting to the Director, Accounting, supports the Corporate Controllership team in Purchase, NY. This role is essential for maintaining the integrity of financial statements by performing key procedures in collaboration with Business Unit and Regional Controllers, as well as Global Business Shared Services. Additionally, the Manager researches accounting guidance on business transactions, including revenue and vendor agreements, to assist the Corporate team in providing guidance to stakeholders and ensuring that appropriate company policies are maintained or established when necessary.
Role:
- Perform key procedures to monthly and quarterly close to support the Corporate Financial Reporting team
- Assist with research of moderate to complex issues, including interpretation of accounting guidance and provide Corporate team with recommendations that is in compliance with US GAAP
- Ensure that company accounting policies are properly maintained and updated or established when necessary.
- Work closely with the Corporate Controllership team in Purchase, NY, and other regional and global teams to ensure seamless coordination
- Ensure that strong financial controls are implemented and functioning as expected across the organization
- Assist in the preparation of accounting memos, documentation, and analysis, as needed
- Assist with discussions and provide specific recommendations to leadership
- Assist in special requests for analysis, research, and detailed information, including other projects deemed necessary from time to time
All About You:
In terms of the performance and personal competencies required for the position, we would highlight the following:
- Fluent in English
- Degree in Accounting; Certification as CPA or equivalent is required
- Established credibility as a trusted advisor to business partners and senior leadership on modern to complex technical matters
- Strong communication 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
- 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 knowledge in US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Successfully drive and integrate change and cultivate a continuous improvement culture
- Excellent project management skills with strong analytical and financial skills
- Proficient PC skills, especially Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Hyperion & Oracle a plus
- Market and industry knowledge a strong plus

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.