Mastercard

Financial Services

Director,FinancialController-Value‑AddedServices&Solutions

£135–195k ~AI est. London, England, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Director candidates.

The Brief

“Director, Financial Controller - Value‑Added Services & Solutions at Mastercard. Skills: Controllership, Accounting policy, Revenue recognition. Serve as senior controllership partner. Provide expert guidance on accounting matters”

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Handle complex accounting issues; Handle ambiguous accounting issues

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

12 years of progressive controllership / accounting leadership experience, US GAAP expertise, Revenue recognition expertise, Product driven business models expertise

Nice to Have

CPA, ACA, or equivalent professional qualification, IFRS knowledge

What You'll Do.

Serve as senior controllership partner

Provide expert guidance on accounting matters

Ensure early controllership engagement

Design robust controls for VASS activities

Implement robust controls for VASS activities

Monitor robust controls for VASS activities

Ensure compliance with accounting policies

Ensure compliance with SOX requirements

Ensure compliance with internal governance standards

Identify and remediate risks

Act as primary regional owner for VASS controllership

Resolve VASS inquiries locally

Support business with accounting matters

Ensure timely issue resolution

Ensure consistent accounting application

Ensure scalable and repeatable processes

Support regional delivery of Funds

Support regional delivery of Bundles

Support regional delivery of impairment reviews

Support regional delivery of VASS assessments

Partner with Corporate Controllership to execute guidance

Partner with Corporate Controllership to execute policy changes

Drive standardization of VASS accounting treatments

Drive standardization of VASS documentation

Drive standardization of VASS controls

Produce quarterly VASS reporting packs

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with regional VASS business leaders; Partner with FP&A; Partner with product teams; Collaborate with Corporate Controllership; Collaborate with FP&A; Collaborate with Finance Business Partners; Collaborate with Tax; Collaborate with Legal; Collaborate with GBSC

Communication Scope

Presentation skills; Technical accounting documentation; Audit support; Training events

Full Job Description

**Our Purpose** _Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200 + countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential._ **Title and Summary** ### Director, Financial Controller - Value‑Added Services & Solutions ### About Mastercard Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential. Position Overview The Director, Financial Controller - Value ‑Added Services & Solutions provides senior level accounting leadership and governance for Value Added Services & Solutions (VASS) across the Regions (AP, EEMEA, Europe, LAC and NAM). This role ensures consistent application of accounting policy, controls, processes and governance while enabling the business to scale rapidly, move faster on go to market initiatives, while ensuring alignment with Corporate Controllership. The role has been established to strengthen regional execution, improve responsiveness, and mitigate financial integrity and audit risks associated with rapid VASS growth. Role & Responsibilities • Serve as the senior controllership partner to regional VASS business leaders, FP&A, and product teams. • Provide expert guidance on complex accounting matters including: o Revenue recognition (market wide initiatives, contra vs. expense) o Bundles, Funds, and go to m

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