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We are looking for a Director of Technical Accounting with a strong technical accounting background in US GAAP, specifically in accounting for derivatives, hedge accounting, foreign currency, investments, stock-based compensation, pension, cash flows and other treasury related matters. This is an individual contributor role on a team of four, reporting to the Head of Technical Accounting. This is a global position and will partner closely with Regional Accounting teams around the world, as well as Treasury, FP&A, Tax and HR, with routine exposure to the Corporate Controller, Assistant Controller, and Regional Controllers. This role also partners with the SEC reporting team to prepare and review sections of the Company’s quarterly and annual SEC filings (10-Q and 10-K).

Essential Functions
•    Act as Visa’s technical accounting subject matter expert, with a focus on derivatives, hedge accounting, foreign currency, investments, stock-based compensation, pension, cash flows and other treasury related matters. 
•    Exercise judgment within defined policies and authoritative literature to determine appropriate accounting on significant and unusual transactions. Ensure appropriate documentation of accounting treatment of complex and highly judgmental transactions, including analysis, relevant literature, and conclusion.
•    Evaluate the impact of certain new accounting standards, prepare assessment papers, and execute the implementation.
•    Create and maintain accounting policies and partner with stakeholders to operationalize accounting policies and procedures.
•    Participate in the preparation and review of financial statements and footnote disclosures for 10-Qs and 10-Ks as well as earnings materials.
•    Provide on-going technical accounting training to the finance organization.
•    Work with internal and external auditors to support quarter-end reviews and year-end audits by providing timely & accurate data and communication.
•    Assist in special accounting and finance projects on an ad-hoc basis.
•    Execute all responsibilities in compliance with our SOX 404 internal control framework.
 

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office two days a week, Tuesdays and Wednesdays with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% of the time based on business needs.

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.