Senior Financial Analyst

About Us
Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.

Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.

Job Description

We have a global v i sion and a common purpose that unites the entire Visa team: ensuring that Visa is the best way to pay and to be paid—for everyone, everywhere. As a global payments company, technology is at the heart of what we do, and our VisaNet technology and infrastructure are capable of processing and transmitting over 65,000 transaction messages per second. We harness this astounding processing power to enable people and businesses around the world to use digital currency rather than cash and checks.

Visa is also a global advocate for financial inclusion: We work with partners around the world to help those lacking access to financial services to join the global economy. Visa is fueled by our team of talented professionals who continuously raise the bar on delivering to people all over the world the convenience and security of digital currency.

Join our team and find out how Visa is everywhere you want to be.

We are recruiting a Senior Financial Analyst, based in Foster City, to support the revenue operations function for the Authorize.net business. This senior analyst will collaborate with and review the work of a team of analysts who handle pricing updates, cash applications, billing-dispute resolution, and the preparation of reports and analyses. This position requires the ability to learn quickly, work independently, and solve problems skillfully in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Qualified candidates must be able to work effectively with both external clients and internal partners and must understand revenue recognition policies, practices, and systems.

The Senior Financial Analyst will also support the implementation of a new billing and financial system. This will entail auditing production data, testing system functionality and capability, and collaborating with multiple teams.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage aging statements, with the ability to partner with sales and external clients.

• Oversee and manage write-off and escheatment cycles across merchants and partners.
• Manage and analyze changes to the billing system, potential implications, and resolution.
• Analyze and provide detailed billing analysis for large data sets utilizing SQL and Tableau.
• Oversee audits and ensure Rev Ops processes are followed to comply with internal controls.
• Prepare and/or review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage and execute projects for the business, provide feedback on implications for potential impact for large groups of clients and varying scenarios.
• Work across internal teams to update processes and SOPs.
• Drive process improvements and opportunities for enhancements.
• Manage annual 1099 form preparation and filing.
• Provide and manage future billing systems enhancements and requirements, while understanding implications for a large set of merchants.

This role is an Individual Contributor position to be located in our Foster City, CA office location as a hybrid role. Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager. 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelors Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or finance; work experience may be considered in lieu of education
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel
• Analyze large amounts of data and present conclusions and observations to management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational and project-management skills: plan, organize, and adapt within a multi-tasking environment
• Detail-oriented
• Meet deadlines within a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment
• Creative problem-solving skills: collaboratively contribute new ideas and solutions to address business challenges
• Utilize technology to solve problems
• Proficient user of MS Word and Power Point
• Experience with Oracle or similar ERP system is a plus
• Experience with Salesforce.com is a plus
• SQL and other database experience is a plus
• Payment-industry experience is a plus

Information for US Applicants

For roles located in the US, the estimated salary range for this position is $129,200.00 to $ 206,700.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity.Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.

Work Hours

Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements

This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.