Title and Summary

VP, Controller (Financial Reporting)

Overview:
The VP, Financial Reporting Controller, is responsible for managing the financial reporting process, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing accurate and timely financial information to stakeholders. This role includes overseeing the preparation of financial statements, coordinating with external auditors, and ensuring adherence to internal controls and accounting policies. This role also provides controllership support for Treasury and Rebates & Incentives and will serve as advisor and liaison between Corporate Controllers, Treasury, Internal Audit, Tax, Legal and Shared Service groups. The VP, Financial Reporting Controller reports to the SVP, Assistant Corporate Controller.

Role:
1.Financial Reporting:
oOversee the preparation and timely submission of quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations.
oEnsure compliance with all financial reporting requirements, including Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, and other SEC filings.
oReview and analyze consolidated results in partnership with the Shared Services group.

2.SEC Reporting and Compliance:
oCoordinate and prepare detailed financial disclosures for SEC filings, ensuring all information is accurate, complete, and in compliance with SEC regulations.
oMaintain up-to-date knowledge of SEC reporting requirements and communicate changes to relevant stakeholders.
oReview and interpret new and existing SEC regulations, accounting standards, and financial reporting trends to ensure compliance and provide guidance to the finance team.
oDevelop and maintain documentation and support for all SEC filings, including footnote disclosures and management's discussion and analysis (MD&A).
oWork closely with legal counsel and external auditors to address any SEC comments and implement necessary changes to improve reporting processes.

3.Internal Controls and Compliance:
oDevelop and maintain robust internal control policies and procedures to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.
oEnsure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act requirements and facilitate periodic reviews and testing of internal controls.
oCoordinate with internal audit and/or SOX team to address any control deficiencies and implement necessary improvements.
oOversee the preparation of SOX documentation and ensure effective implementation of control activities.

4.External Audit Coordination:
oServe as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
oManage the annual audit process, including preparation of audit schedules, responding to auditor requests, and addressing audit findings.
oEnsure timely and accurate completion of audit deliverables.

5.Liaising with Shared Services Groups:
oAct as the primary liaison between the financial reporting team and shared services groups (e.g., Accounting Services, Revenue Services, Financial Systems, etc.).
oEnsure alignment and communication between all financial functions to facilitate accurate and timely financial reporting.
oAddress and resolve any discrepancies or issues that arise in collaboration with shared services teams.
oIdentify and/or support process improvement initiatives; influence and partner to implement

6.Financial Analysis and Reporting:
oProvide detailed financial analysis and reporting to senior management, highlighting key financial metrics and trends.
oSupport the CFO in the preparation of presentations and reports for quarterly earning preparations, the Board of Directors and other stakeholders.
oAnalyze complex accounting issues and provide guidance on technical accounting matters.

7.Training and Accounting Support:
oDevelop and deliver training programs for the finance team and other departments on financial reporting standards, policies, and procedures.
oProvide ongoing accounting support and technical guidance to the finance team and other stakeholders.
oStay current with developments in accounting standards and practices and ensure the team is updated accordingly.

8.Team Leadership and Development:
oLead and mentor the financial reporting team, providing guidance and development opportunities.
oFoster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
oEnsure the team is up-to-date with changes in accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

9.Special Projects and Ad Hoc Reporting:
oLead or participate in special projects as required, such as, system implementations, and process improvements.
oProvide ad hoc financial reports and analysis as requested by senior management.

All About You:
• Bachelor Degree in Accounting and CPA required
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP, SEC regulations, and SOX compliance
• Established as a trusted advisor to business partners; consults on complex technical accounting issues to final interpretation to ensure the integrity of the financials
• Experience setting strategy for process improvement initiatives along with developing procedures for implementation
• Demonstrated successful oversight of the management and resolution of high-risk issues to ensure completeness and efficiency
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills with emphasis on building strong, longer-term relationships worldwide across varying geographies and functions
• Extensive experience delivering presentations and engaging with senior leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, while maintaining high attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in financial reporting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Prior experience in a Big 4 accounting firm and relevant experience within a public company environment is a plus

Pay Range:
Purchase, New York: $195,000 - $302,000 USD

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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.