Sr. Director, Corporate Accounting

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

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The Senior Director of Corporate Accounting plays a key leadership role in driving Visa’s global financial consolidation and operational accounting excellence. This role leads critical accounting functions including the Global Consolidation, Treasury Accounting and Compensation & Benefits Accounting, while fostering collaboration and championing continuous improvement. With a strong focus on accuracy, efficiency, and compliance, this leader will partner across the organization to ensure world-class financial reporting and scalable processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Global Consolidation & Reporting

Direct Visa’s monthly global financial consolidation process

Oversee global intercompany eliminations, consolidated financial statement preparation, and flux analysis reporting

Accounting Leadership

Lead accounting for key corporate functions including Treasury (cash, settlements, investments, hedging) and Compensation & Benefits (payroll, stock-based comp, equity)

Manage monthly close activities ensuring journal accuracy, reconciliation, and timely variance analysis

Compliance & Controls

Maintain strong Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance by overseeing internal control processes and documentation

Recommend enhancements to controls and ensure adherence to regulatory standards

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with global teams including Treasury, Corporate IT, Finance Systems, and Finance leadership to streamline and standardize accounting operations

Liaise closely with Visa’s shared service center in Bangalore to align and optimize work processes across regions

Process Optimization & Automation

Champion a culture of continuous improvement by implementing automation tools and methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma

Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual workload

Team Development & Leadership

Build, mentor, and motivate a high-performing global accounting team

Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment with a focus on growth and excellence.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Basic Qualifications:
12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 10 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters/MBA /JD/MD), or a minimum of 5 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications:
15 or more years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 12 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, or MD), PhD with 9+ years of experience
CPA or international equivalent
Big Four public accounting background
Experience in large, publicly traded, multinational organizations
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
Proven success leading high-performing teams and driving complex accounting operations
Advanced proficiency in accounting systems including Oracle Financial Close and Consolidation (FCC), Blackline, and Quantum
Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and decision-making abilities
Collaborative leadership style with experience in a global, matrixed organization
Change agent mindset with a demonstrated ability to improve processes and drive transformation
Excellent communication and influencing skills across all organizational levels

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 200,000.00 to 312,500.00 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.