Manager, Consolidations

This role is part of Visa's North America Controllership team, responsible for the accounting and finance operations of North America's corporate accounting activities, and integrated into the broader Global Controllership function within Global Finance. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced accounting professional looking to advance their career. The ideal candidate will effectively execute in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving business environment and possess the flexibility to thrive at an innovative company. This role will be integral to the corporate accounting team, driving the close and consolidation process with a focus on continuous improvement to achieve best-in-class results.As the Accounting Manager, you will play a key leadership role in the Controllership organization, focusing on close-the-books process improvement, system optimization projects, scaling accounting infrastructures, standardizing processes globally, and mentoring the accounting team. Responsibilities include managing the month-end close process, conducting analytical reviews, and researching technical and operational accounting issues. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with US GAAP and SOX 404 requirements. Additionally, you will lead process improvements for the close-the-books process, spearhead system optimization projects, scale accounting infrastructures, and standardize accounting processes globally.This position offers the opportunity to mentor and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. The Accounting Manager will work cross-functionally with various departments to support and enhance financial operations, playing a key leadership role in the Controllership organization. This position provides the chance to lead accounting at a public company that is growing in scale and complexity while working with an experienced and dynamic leadership team that supports career development and professional growth. Essential FunctionsLead monthly close processes for the North American region and global consolidation, including but not limited to preparing and reviewing journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, and overseeing consolidation activities such as intercompany transactions and elimination, foreign currency remeasurement, translation, and cost allocations.Review US GAAP consolidated financial statements and perform flux analysis for North America and global consolidated income statements, balance sheets, statements of cash flows, and stockholders’ equity to ensure all results are fully reconciled and analyzed in a timely manner.Prepare quarterly and annual reporting packages to support SEC filings, as well as monthly and quarterly reporting packages for management and other periodic reporting as needed.Oversee master data maintenance activities, including chart of accounts and department structures.Serve as a primary interface with the company's external auditors and coordinate the execution of quarterly and annual audits.Build and maintain a best-in-class internal control environment at scale, ensuring process documentation and SOX 404 compliance for areas of responsibility.Seek opportunities to streamline and shorten the close and reporting cycle by identifying and recommending process and system enhancements. Proactively optimize systems, upgrades, and automation of accounting processes while maintaining effective internal controls. Collaborate on workflow design with key Finance partners to develop processes, policies, systems, controls, and compliance, implementing best-in-class global close processes.Partner with key stakeholders to resolve queries and issues.Lead special projects, identify potential financial-related risk areas, and provide sound recommendations and solutions to mitigate identified risks.Prepare ad-hoc analyses and special projects as requested.