Visa operates the world's largest retail electronic payments network and is one of the most recognized global financial services brands. Visa facilitates global commerce through the transfer of value and information among financial institutions, merchants, consumers, businesses and government entities.

  We offer a range of branded payment product platforms, which our financial institution clients use to develop and offer credit, charge, deferred debit, prepaid and cash access programs to cardholders. Visa's card platforms provide consumers, businesses, merchants and government entities with a secure, convenient and reliable way to pay and be paid in 170 countries and territories.  

Position Summary   

• Provide leadership and operational excellence in managing the North America Client Incentive obligations, with a team of 5 Sr. financial analysts
• Collaborate and partner with Client Incentive Deal Team and Sales to evaluate contractual clauses, obligations and commitments
• Effectively communicate and resolve contractual and business issues
• Serve as a thought leader in developing Visa's methodologies and procedures across key activities and projects
• Play a key role in the development and implementation of Global Client Incentive Platform (GCIP) Project
• Manage the Sarbanes Oxley 404 and internal audit activities and ensure compliance to key controls and audit requirements
• Identify learning opportunities and develop ongoing training for team members
• Responsible for preparing presentation and presenting findings to all levels of management.
• Analyze and evaluate new deals for appropriate GAAP treatment
• Provide timely reporting to External Reporting and Internal Accounting GroupsCommunicate effectively with external and internal customers

Secondary Job Responsibilities

The candidate will interact with various levels of management across the organization as well as with external clients. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are required as cross-functional projects occur on a regular basis.

Qualifications   

• The successful candidate will have experience and demonstrated success in the following core competencies:
• Ability to work well with cross functional teams
• Strong foundation in revenue recognition and other accounting policies
• Superior organizational skills and the ability to manage tasks simultaneously
• Superior business ethics with strong leadership and change management skills
• Ability to think strategically with an attention to details
• Strong communication skills, including presentation, interviewing and executive presence
• Strong analytical/financial/accounting and problem solving skills
• Strong working knowledge of Oracle, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to lead, influence others, build teams and set direction
• Strong teamwork and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment  

Experience  

• 8-10 years of work experience required, with prior experience in dealing with senior management
• Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting is preferred
• CPA or MBA required, or equivalent experience
• Must have at least 4-5 years of management experience
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with an emphasis on client services
• Strong customer service experience
• Credit card industry knowledge and an understanding of Visa's businesses are a plus