Mastercard
Payments
Manager,TechnicalAccounting
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“Manager, Technical Accounting at Mastercard. Skills: Technical accounting, US GAAP, IFRS. Serve as subject matter expert. Evaluate strategic initiatives”
Industry & Context.
Analytical thinking
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
CPA or CA qualification required, technical knowledge in US GAAP, proficiency in US GAAP
Nice to Have
Experience driving process improvements, Leveraging automation tools, Experience in the payments industry, Experience in the technology industry
What You'll Do.
Serve as subject matter expert
Evaluate strategic initiatives
Ensure compliance with accounting standards
Support accounting for contra revenue
Support reporting for contra revenue
Support operational processes for contra revenue
Analyze accounting considerations for complex topics
Analyze financial reporting considerations
Analyze gross vs net accounting
Analyze fund accounting
Analyze contra revenue arrangements
Analyze services revenue recognition
Review agreements and supporting documentation
Identify accounting implications
Recommend appropriate accounting treatments
Monitor new US GAAP pronouncements
Research new US GAAP pronouncements
Interpret new US GAAP pronouncements
Assess impact of new US GAAP pronouncements
Monitor new IFRS pronouncements
Research new IFRS pronouncements
Interpret new IFRS pronouncements
Assess impact of new IFRS pronouncements
Communicate accounting conclusions effectively
Oversee accounting for contra revenue
Oversee reporting for contra revenue
Prepare technical accounting memos
Document accounting analyses
Document accounting conclusions
Support contra revenue SOX compliance
Develop accounting policies
Maintain accounting policies
Deliver training sessions
Identify opportunities to enhance processes
Identify opportunities to streamline processes
Standardize documentation
Improve accounting accuracy
Improve accounting efficiency
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with stakeholders; Cross-functional communication; Collaborate with senior stakeholders; Collaborate with business partners
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication; Influence; Effective communication
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** ### Manager, Technical Accounting ### Overview The Technical Accounting Manager will report to the Director, Contra Revenue and Technical Accounting and play a critical role in evaluating and concluding on complex technical accounting matters, while supporting the accounting and reporting for rebates and incentives. This individual will: 1\. Serve as a subject matter expert on generally accepted accounting principles, partnering with stakeholders to evaluate strategic initiatives and ensure compliance with accounting standards and Company policies; 2\. Support the accounting, reporting, and operational processes related to contra revenue for various markets. Key Responsibilities • Analyze accounting and financial reporting considerations for complex accounting topics including but not limited to gross vs net accounting considerations, fund accounting, contra revenue arrangements and services revenue recognition • Review agreements and supporting documentation, including customer and vendor contracts, to identify accounting implications and recommend appropriate accounting treatments or alternatives • Monitor, research, interpret, and assess the impact of new US GAAP and IFRS accounting pronouncements on the Company • Partner cross-functionally and communicate accounting conclusions effectively to stakeholders across Finance (e.g., FP&A, Deal Finance, Corporate Controllership) and non-Finance functions (e.g., Business Development, Account M
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