Visa Inc.
Join Visa’s North America Controllership team, which manages accounting and finance operations supporting Visa’s Treasury Accounting activities in North America. Reporting to a Senior Manager based in Foster City, CA, you will be responsible for overseeing Treasury Accounting activities during the North America month-end close, conducting analytical reviews, managing technical and operational accounting issues, and playing a key role in preparing workpapers for SEC filings. Experience in publicly traded companies, treasury accounting, and the fintech industry is highly preferred.
As a Senior Accounting Analyst, you will also lead ongoing process improvements, enhance existing systems and tools, and drive standardization and efficiency across the treasury accounting function. This is an excellent opportunity to guide accounting functions at a growing public company, working cross-functionally with an experienced leadership team committed to your professional growth.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting and reporting for equity and debt investments, including bonds, notes, loans, and related instruments
Accounting for restricted cash and customer collateral balances, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and ASC guidance
Accurate and timely posting of journal entries and reconciliations for investment, debt, restricted cash, and collateral transactions
Ensure compliance with relevant ASC codifications, including ASC 320, ASC 321, ASC 470, ASC 326, and ASC 230
Prepare detailed workpapers for quarterly and annual SEC filings (10‑Q/10‑K) and ensure timely and accurate external reporting
Partner with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables and Treasury Team on operationalizing complex cash projects, including cash pooling, notional cash, FX settlements, and intercompany transactions
Review and approve journal entries and reconciliations prepared by the Global Services Center, providing feedback and ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards
Support the implementation and optimization of treasury management systems
Lead timely and accurate completion of month-end, quarterly, and annual close processes for investment, debt, restricted cash, and collateral accounts
Prepare financial statements and related disclosures, ensuring all are in line with relevant ASC guidance, including CECL where applicable
Collaborate with Global Treasury, Finance, and regional accounting teams to ensure accurate reporting and compliance
Prepare flux analysis and PBC documentation for external reporting
Work closely with external auditors to provide necessary information and support
Ensure compliance with all external reporting requirements and deadlines
Identify, lead, and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy across treasury accounting operations
Evaluate, enhance, and optimize existing accounting systems and tools to streamline workflows, automate routine tasks, and increase data integrity
Partner with IT, Finance, and cross‑functional teams to deploy new technology solutions and refine current processes
Develop and document best practices, standard operating procedures, and training materials to support process and systems improvements
Monitor industry trends and recommend innovative solutions to maintain best-in-class treasury accounting processes
Support Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) compliance efforts by maintaining documentation, executing internal controls, and participating in walkthroughs and testing of key processes
Support internal and external audit requests, and participate in cross‑functional projects
Basic Qualifications
5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's 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
CPA equivalent, or CPA in progress, with demonstrated professional accounting experience in a publicly traded company and/or public accounting firm
Preferred Qualifications
Treasure accounting and fintech industry experience highly preferred
Strong knowledge and hands‑on application of ASC 320, ASC 321, ASC 470, ASC 230, and ASC 326
Demonstrated experience preparing workpapers for 10‑K/10‑Q filings and supporting external audits
Experience supporting SOX/internal control compliance, including documentation, testing, and remediation
Experience handling complex cash transactions, including cash pooling and FX settlements
Proven ability to identify, lead, and implement process improvements, and optimize systems and tools within an accounting or finance function
Experience applying US GAAP and ASC codifications to business situations, including investments, debt, credit losses, restricted cash, and collateral
Experience in consolidation, foreign currency, legal entity management, and intercompany accounting is a plus
Proficiency with Oracle or SAP financial systems
Background in continuous improvement and process optimization
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, ability to interact effectively at all levels
Well‑organized, analytical, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
Strong team player who collaborates effectively with global teams and welcomes complex, challenging projects
Work Hours Vary 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 protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.
U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 129,200.00 to 187,350.00 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.
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As a Senior Accounting Analyst, you will also lead ongoing process improvements, enhance existing systems and tools, and drive standardization and efficiency across the treasury accounting function. This is an excellent opportunity to guide accounting functions at a growing public company, working cross-functionally with an experienced leadership team committed to your professional growth.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting and reporting for equity and debt investments, including bonds, notes, loans, and related instruments
Accounting for restricted cash and customer collateral balances, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and ASC guidance
Accurate and timely posting of journal entries and reconciliations for investment, debt, restricted cash, and collateral transactions
Ensure compliance with relevant ASC codifications, including ASC 320, ASC 321, ASC 470, ASC 326, and ASC 230
Prepare detailed workpapers for quarterly and annual SEC filings (10‑Q/10‑K) and ensure timely and accurate external reporting
Partner with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables and Treasury Team on operationalizing complex cash projects, including cash pooling, notional cash, FX settlements, and intercompany transactions
Review and approve journal entries and reconciliations prepared by the Global Services Center, providing feedback and ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards
Support the implementation and optimization of treasury management systems
Lead timely and accurate completion of month-end, quarterly, and annual close processes for investment, debt, restricted cash, and collateral accounts
Prepare financial statements and related disclosures, ensuring all are in line with relevant ASC guidance, including CECL where applicable
Collaborate with Global Treasury, Finance, and regional accounting teams to ensure accurate reporting and compliance
Prepare flux analysis and PBC documentation for external reporting
Work closely with external auditors to provide necessary information and support
Ensure compliance with all external reporting requirements and deadlines
Identify, lead, and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy across treasury accounting operations
Evaluate, enhance, and optimize existing accounting systems and tools to streamline workflows, automate routine tasks, and increase data integrity
Partner with IT, Finance, and cross‑functional teams to deploy new technology solutions and refine current processes
Develop and document best practices, standard operating procedures, and training materials to support process and systems improvements
Monitor industry trends and recommend innovative solutions to maintain best-in-class treasury accounting processes
Support Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) compliance efforts by maintaining documentation, executing internal controls, and participating in walkthroughs and testing of key processes
Support internal and external audit requests, and participate in cross‑functional projects
Basic Qualifications
5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's 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
CPA equivalent, or CPA in progress, with demonstrated professional accounting experience in a publicly traded company and/or public accounting firm
Preferred Qualifications
Treasure accounting and fintech industry experience highly preferred
Strong knowledge and hands‑on application of ASC 320, ASC 321, ASC 470, ASC 230, and ASC 326
Demonstrated experience preparing workpapers for 10‑K/10‑Q filings and supporting external audits
Experience supporting SOX/internal control compliance, including documentation, testing, and remediation
Experience handling complex cash transactions, including cash pooling and FX settlements
Proven ability to identify, lead, and implement process improvements, and optimize systems and tools within an accounting or finance function
Experience applying US GAAP and ASC codifications to business situations, including investments, debt, credit losses, restricted cash, and collateral
Experience in consolidation, foreign currency, legal entity management, and intercompany accounting is a plus
Proficiency with Oracle or SAP financial systems
Background in continuous improvement and process optimization
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, ability to interact effectively at all levels
Well‑organized, analytical, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
Strong team player who collaborates effectively with global teams and welcomes complex, challenging projects
Work Hours Vary 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 protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.
U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 129,200.00 to 187,350.00 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.
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