Senior Accountant - North America Controllership

Visa; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 129,200 - 206,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Visa is looking for a Senior Accountant to join their North America Controllership team, based in Foster City, CA. The ideal candidate will have strong US GAAP knowledge and experience leveraging technologies such as Power BI to drive efficiency in accounting processes.

The role includes designing financial processes, preparing journal entries, and ensuring SOX compliance among other responsibilities. If you're ready to make an impact at Visa, apply now!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree.
• CPA or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience in a publicly traded company preferred.

Responsibilities

• Redesign financial processes to identify inefficiencies.
• Prepare complex journal entries for period end close.
• Conduct quarterly account reconciliation reviews.
• Own components of the balance sheet and income statement.
• Maintain SOX compliance through documentation.

Skills

US GAAP

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Process Improvement

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA or equivalent

Tools

Oracle

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Job description

About Us

Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale – tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.

Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.

Job Description

We're seeking a Senior Accountant to elevate our North America Controllership team. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to be part of a dynamic group that is instrumental in crafting the future of AI in the accounting function. Your expertise will help drive flawless execution, ensuring that we maintain our outstanding standards. The individual will perform a variety of tasks ranging from close activities to accounting automation and play an important part in the transformation of the accounting function at Visa.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of US GAAP, solid analytical and problem‑solving skills, and ability to improve accounting processes including utilizing GenAI. Success in this role requires collaboration across teams, a strong sense of ownership, and the ability to execute with urgency.

This role is based in Foster City, CA, with an on‑site presence required three days per week (Tuesday‑Thursday).

What You'll Do

• Assist in redesigning financial processes to identify inefficiencies and automating routine tasks such as journal entries and account reconciliations. Leverage tools such as Power BI and AI models to streamline processes and drive efficiency
• Prepare complex journal entries to support period end close
• Perform quarterly account reconciliation reviews in Blackline to ensure compliance with accounting policies and US GAAP with the goal of understanding and resolving process gaps and inefficiencies
• Own assigned components of the balance sheet and income statement, including month end review and variance analysis
• Research and document accounting conclusions in accordance with U.S. GAAP, applying sound judgment and company accounting policies
• Maintain SOX compliance through strong process documentation and control execution
• Prepare quarterly and annual reporting packages supporting SEC filings
• Act as a business partner, sharing accounting expertise across global departments. Collaborate with FP&A, SEC Reporting, Global Finance Shared Services and other business stakeholders to ensure accurate internal management and external reporting during close.
• Support special projects as needed

Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Basic Qualifications

• 5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelors Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD
• CPA or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD
• 5 years of relevant work experience with a bachelor's degree in accounting
• Experience in a publicly traded company and/or public accounting firm
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• Proficiency with Oracle (including FCCS) or similar enterprise accounting systems and advanced excel skills
• Proficiency with automation technologies such as Power BI and modern AI tools
• Solid understanding of Sarbanes Oxley, internal control compliance
• Proven ability to drive process improvements and operational efficiency
• Experience leveraging automation and AI enabled tools to enhance accounting processes, analysis, and reporting
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment
• Highly accountable, proactive, change oriented

U.S. Applicants Only

The estimated salary range for this position is $129,200.00 to $206,700.00 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.

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 the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.