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Title and Summary

Director, Controller (Services)

Job Title:
Director, Controller (Services)

Overview:

The Services Controller reports to the VP, Controller – Services and is responsible ensuring the integrity of the financial statements as it pertains to the Services business unit in partnership with global and regional finance teams, regional controllership and the global business shared service organization (GBSC). The Services controllership supports Mastercard’s suite of Value-added Services and Solutions business verticals and finance partners. The Services Controller possesses strong leadership skills to engage teams to optimize and even transform the current structure while utilizing his/her technical skillset to establish and, where necessary, enhance processes and internal controls.

Role:
• Successfully partner with business unit finance partners and advise on all accounting related matters on business transactions and accounting/regulatory standards, including but not limited to revenue recognition, software capitalization and impairment reviews
• Interface with external auditors regarding the application of generally accepted accounting principles on certain transactions and matters
• Manage compliance activities, as needed (e.g., Mastercard policies, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Internal Audit, Operational Risk Management (ORM)) and communicate potential exposures to leadership
• Assist with the preparation of monthly quarterly and ad-hoc management reporting including variance analysis, technical position memos, executive presentations, etc., ensuring appropriate documentation of accounting positions is in place and advise senior management on complex transactions
• Influence change through strong, collaborative partnerships with internal stakeholders, including but not limited to Business and Finance Executives, Peers, Services business partners, Regional Controllers, GBSC, Tax, and Legal
• Liaise with Regional Controllers on global initiatives to ensure consistency and accuracy in all regions
• Periodic review of processes to ensure operationally mitigating risks based on design and the evolution of business processes
• Identify opportunities to implement automated solutions to streamline processes
• Partner with the finance operations team to ensure front-end and back-end controls are implemented to mitigate key risks
• Critical role in finance integrations of new Services acquisitions; responsibilities include alignment to Mastercard’s finance policies and procedures, ensure appropriate revenue and expense recognition, liaise with acquisition and Mastercard finance team, coordination with Regional Controllers where appropriate
• Provide support to business unit controllerships within Services and technical accounting team, ensuring consistent application of Mastercard’s policies and procedures and consulting/change management support as needed
• Support discussions and provide specific recommendations to senior management
• Complete 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

All About You:
In terms of the performance and personal competencies required for the position, we would highlight the following:
• 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, including ASC 606: Revenue from Contracts with Customers
• Experience assessing the effectiveness and oversight of financial control design and implementation; ensures compliance within a diverse organization
• Experience partnering with various work streams in process improvement initiatives along with developing procedural step plans for execution
• Demonstrated successful oversight of the management and resolution of complex accounting matters 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
• Proven ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Proficient PC skills, especially Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Salesforce, Hyperion & Oracle a plus

Mastercard is an inclusive equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

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.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary based on location, experience and other qualifications for the role and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance), flexible spending account and health savings account, paid leaves (including 16 weeks new parent leave, up to 20 paid days bereavement leave), 10 annual paid sick days, 10 or more annual paid vacation days based on level, 5 personal days, 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, gender-inclusive benefits and many more.