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The Vice President, North America Controller (“Controller”) position has responsibility for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the financial statements for Visa’s activities in the North America (NA) geographies, which include the United States and Canada as well as leading several global financial processes. Financial reporting for which the Controller will be responsible includes, but is not limited to: (i) U.S. GAAP financial results included in Visa’s consolidated financial statements; (ii) various regulatory reports to the U.S. Federal Government and other agencies; (iii) internal reports for management reporting purposes; (iv) global process owner for Treasury controllership support, Payables, and Travel/Expense. While the Controller is not primarily responsible for the preparation of management reporting, they will work with other members of the Finance team to ensure the integrity of these reports under U.S. GAAP.

The Controller is also responsible for the overall health and effectives of the control environment in North America. This position will oversee all Controllership functions and will embed a culture of continuous process improvement to drive efficiency and future scalability, as well as maintain streamlined and effective internal controls. The role will require extensive interaction with various Finance groups including the FP&A, Tax, Finance Operations, Treasury, Investor Relations and Global Accounting teams to support the month-end close process and various other initiatives. This individual will establish themselves as a key business partner and provide technical and operational accounting and reporting guidance to the NA business units as well as cross-functional teams.

The role requires the ability to work in a complex and diverse, international and multi-currency environment and within a matrix management structure. The role is based in Foster City, CA, and reports to the Global Controller & Chief Accounting Officer. Some travel within the NA region and to other Visa offices will be required.

• Ensure financial statements and reports, including (i) U.S. GAAP results for Visa Inc. consolidation and management reporting purposes, and (ii) regulatory reports, for the NA geographies are produced accurately and on a timely basis.
• Provide input to quarterly SEC footnote and other disclosure schedules to support Visa Inc’s quarterly and annual SEC filings.
• Provide oversight and execution of corporate accounting for global technology, marketing, and other corporate functions.
• Ensure that strong financial controls over financial accounting and reporting are in place and executed in the NA geographies.
• Ensure that Visa Inc. accounting policies and procedures are well understood and complied with in the NA geographies.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly balance sheet and income statement analytics and other procedures as part of the month-end close to ensure transactions have been properly captured.  Review balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure proper SOX and internal controls are executed appropriately.
• Partner and coordinate with global peers and finance leaders to constantly enhance and improve our key processes, systems, and tools.  System and process enhancement is critical to drive the efficiency needed to manage rapidly expanding business activity.  Controllership continues to leverage best practices and modern tools to automate our work.
• Partner with Tax to monitor legal entity transaction flows and ensure timely settlement of intercompany balances. Ensure timely reconciliation of intercompany and tax-related accounts.
• Provide subject matter expertise on U.S. GAAP accounting and control guidance to the NA Finance and business teams.
• Work with the global accounting policy team to ensure compliance with technical and operational financial policies.  Implement new financial accounting policies and procedures within the NA geographies.
• Manage and resolve internal and external audits for the NA geographies and lead support activities as required.

Financial & Organizational Scope

Direct Reports: Four

Total Department: 50 team members primarily in Foster City, CA and Austin, TX

• Drive team performance to “Best in Class” standards by improving employee commitment and identifying single point of accountability.
• Instill a culture of continuous improvement in a methodical, pragmatic and expeditious manner including: automation of manual processes and controls and standardization of accounting/business processes.  Use Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to improve Controllership activities.
• Provide key insights to run a healthy and controlled business.
• Develop effective succession planning, strategic resourcing and employee career opportunities.
• Lead global, cross-functional and cross-regional implementation of functional finance initiatives.
• Effectively stay current on Visa’s business and accounting areas of oversight; proactively advise senior management and cross-functional teams on accounting, reporting, system and process matters.

Reporting Relationships & Interactions

• Dotted line reports to the NA Chief Financial Officer.
• Establish strong relationships with Finance Operations, Tax, Treasury, Financial Planning & Analysis and Global Controllership teams to enable effective and efficient execution.

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 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

Basic Qualifications:
• 12 years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 10 years of experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters/MBA/JD/MD) or at least 8 years of work experience with a PhD
Preferred Qualifications:
• 15 or more years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD, PhD)
• Certifications: CPA or equivalent.
• Big 4 public accounting experience with Fortune 500 clients.
• Post qualification experience of managing a finance team in a commercial multi-national environment.
• 15+ years of progressively increasing accounting experience in a medium to large public accounting firm and multi-national company.
• Strong knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley financial control requirements and procedures.
• Strong US GAAP technical knowledge to apply Visa accounting policies.
• Experience governing complex contracts and accounting for foreign currency transactions.
• Ability to develop and leverage deep professional relationships with key leadership, in Finance and the business, across a wide international geography.
• Sound experience with managing internal and external audits.
• Understanding of international corporate taxation (including transfer pricing, permanent establishment and other common issues).
• Ability to work well under pressure, across different functional groups and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to think strategically and support business objectives while effectively balancing risk/reward trade-offs.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office applications and Oracle Financials.
• Knowledge of the payment industry is preferred but not essential.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills and ability to work effectively in a matrix management structure.
• Experience of managing a team and contributing to senior management decision making.
• High quality control standards.
• Self-directed and motivated.
• Strong prioritization skills and ability to manage issues to resolution.
• Excellent analytical skills to prepare and review fluctuation and forecast schedules.
• Working knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma principles and tools.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to instigate and support change.
• Effective team management skills and experience of leading a large Finance team of qualified professionals across different time zones.
• Able to communicate and build cross-functional relationships; work with all levels of personnel and interact with senior and executive management.
• Able to demonstrate significant influencing skills.
• Customer focused, driven and can lead by example.
• Actively participates in continuous improvement activities to exceed customer expectations and help promote a professional finance organization.

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 207,300.00 to 285,000.00 USD, 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.