Director, Accounting

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

Director, Accounting

Role & Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:
• Lead and oversee the record to report function including expense accruals and reclasses, fixed assets accounting, prepaid accounting for GBS, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and global standards.
• Develop and execute strategies for process improvement, standardization, and automation to enhance operational efficiency.
• Partner with global stakeholders, including Corporate Controllership, Treasury, and Legal, to align on priorities and drive initiatives.

Financial Reporting & Compliance:
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and reports in compliance with GAAP, and applicable standards.
• Ensure strong internal controls are in place to maintain compliance with corporate policies and external regulations.

Team Management & Development:
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Set clear goals and expectations for team members, providing regular feedback and development opportunities.
• Drive a collaborative team environment that promotes innovation and accountability.

Operational Excellence:
• Oversee the preparation and review of reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end closing processes to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Identify and address risks in financial reporting and operations, implementing mitigation plans as needed.
• Evaluate and implement advanced tools and technologies to streamline accounting processes and improve accuracy.

Stakeholder Engagement:
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, providing support across the undertaken functions.
• Collaborate with other GBS leaders to harmonize processes and share best practices.
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership, providing insights into accounting operations and performance metrics.

All About You:
• Minimum of [12] years of experience in a senior leadership role within global business services, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Strong technical expertise in global accounting standards and regulations.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire and guide a diverse team.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with auditors, cross-functional teams, and leadership.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

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.