Manager, Technical Accounting
Full-time
Mastercard
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
• Analyze accounting and financial reporting considerations for complex accounting topics including but not limited to gross vs net accounting considerations, fund accounting, contra revenue arrangements and services revenue recognition
• Review agreements and supporting documentation, including customer and vendor contracts, to identify accounting implications and recommend appropriate accounting treatments or alternatives
• Monitor, research, interpret, and assess the impact of new US GAAP and IFRS accounting pronouncements on the Company
• Partner cross-functionally and communicate accounting conclusions effectively to stakeholders across Finance (e.g., FP&A, Deal Finance, Corporate Controllership) and non-Finance functions (e.g., Business Development, Account Management), including senior leadership
• Oversee the accounting and reporting for contra revenue across multiple markets
• Prepare technical accounting memos and document accounting analyses and conclusions to support compliance with applicable accounting standards and Company policies
• Support contra revenue SOX compliance activities (eg. coordination of testing support)
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and training materials, and deliver training sessions to relevant stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to enhance and streamline existing processes and controls, including driving automation, standardization of documentation, and other process improvement initiatives to improve accounting accuracy and efficiency All About You
• The ideal candidate should have considerable years of progressive experience in a Big 4 Assurance and corporate accounting roles
• CPA or CA qualification required, with strong technical knowledge and proficiency in US GAAP
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders and non-accounting business partners across regions and cultures
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and mental agility, with the ability to adapt quickly and apply accounting knowledge to new and evolving business scenarios
• Experience driving process improvements and leveraging automation tools (e.g. Alteryx, GenAI, etc.) is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work within tight timelines.
• Experience in the payments or technology industry is preferred.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as a collaborative team player. Corporate Security Responsibility
Manager, Technical Accounting
Overview
The Technical Accounting Manager will report to the Director, Contra Revenue and Technical Accounting and play a critical role in evaluating and concluding on complex technical accounting matters, while supporting the accounting and reporting for rebates and incentives. This individual will:
1. Serve as a subject matter expert on generally accepted accounting principles, partnering with stakeholders to evaluate strategic initiatives and ensure compliance with accounting standards and Company policies;
2. Support the accounting, reporting, and operational processes related to contra revenue for various markets.
• Analyze accounting and financial reporting considerations for complex accounting topics including but not limited to gross vs net accounting considerations, fund accounting, contra revenue arrangements and services revenue recognition
• Review agreements and supporting documentation, including customer and vendor contracts, to identify accounting implications and recommend appropriate accounting treatments or alternatives
• Monitor, research, interpret, and assess the impact of new US GAAP and IFRS accounting pronouncements on the Company
• Partner cross-functionally and communicate accounting conclusions effectively to stakeholders across Finance (e.g., FP&A, Deal Finance, Corporate Controllership) and non-Finance functions (e.g., Business Development, Account Management), including senior leadership
• Oversee the accounting and reporting for contra revenue across multiple markets
• Prepare technical accounting memos and document accounting analyses and conclusions to support compliance with applicable accounting standards and Company policies
• Support contra revenue SOX compliance activities (eg. coordination of testing support)
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and training materials, and deliver training sessions to relevant stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to enhance and streamline existing processes and controls, including driving automation, standardization of documentation, and other process improvement initiatives to improve accounting accuracy and efficiency All About You
• The ideal candidate should have considerable years of progressive experience in a Big 4 Assurance and corporate accounting roles
• CPA or CA qualification required, with strong technical knowledge and proficiency in US GAAP
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders and non-accounting business partners across regions and cultures
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and mental agility, with the ability to adapt quickly and apply accounting knowledge to new and evolving business scenarios
• Experience driving process improvements and leveraging automation tools (e.g. Alteryx, GenAI, etc.) is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work within tight timelines.
• Experience in the payments or technology industry is preferred.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as a collaborative team player. 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.
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