Senior Accounting Analyst

Join Visas North America Controllership team which manages accounting and finance operations supporting Visas 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

Responsible for accounting and reporting for equity and debt investments including bonds notes loans and related instruments
Responsible for accounting for restricted cash and customer collateral balances ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and ASC guidance
Responsible for 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 (InvestmentsDebt and Equity Securities) ASC 321 (InvestmentsEquity Securities) ASC 470 (Debt) ASC 326 (CECL/Current Expected Credit Losses) and ASC 230 (Statement of Cash Flows as it relates to restricted cash)
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 operationalize 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 (Center of Excellence) 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 (ASC 326) where applicable
Collaborate with Global Treasury Finance and regional accounting teams to ensure accurate reporting and compliance
Prepare flux analysis and PBC (Prepared by Client) 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

Work Arrangement

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office 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
-Five to seven years of progressive accounting experience with a Bachelors degree or at least three years of relevant experience with an advanced degree such as Masters or MBA
-CPA equivalent or CPA in progress with demonstrated professional accounting experience in a publicly traded company and or public accounting firm

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
-Treasury accounting and fintech industry experience highly preferred
-Strong knowledge and hands on application of ASC 320 ASC 321 ASC 470 ASC 230 restricted cash and ASC 326 CECL
-Demonstrated experience preparing workpapers for 10K and 10Q 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

Additional Information :

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 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.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with 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 124600.00 to 180650.00 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 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time