Sr Accounting Manager

Visa; Foster City (CA); Hybrid; USD 149,800 - 217,550; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Job summary

A leading payment technology company in Foster City is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to enhance its North America Controllership team. This high-impact position involves driving operational excellence, managing the monthly close process, and championing automation and process improvement. Applicants should have significant experience in accounting and leadership with a Bachelor's or an advanced degree. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant work experience, with a Bachelor's degree.
• 5 years with an advanced degree or 2 years with a PhD.
• Preferred: 9+ years with Bachelor's or 7+ years with an advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop a high-performing team.
• Oversee the monthly close process.
• Spearhead automation and process enhancements.
• Ensure robust internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Partner with FP&A and operational teams.
• Assist in preparing quarterly reporting packages.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Process Improvement

Team Development

Internal Controls

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (Master's, MBA, JD, MD)

Job description

Senior Accounting Manager – North America Controllership

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Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, handling over 259 billion payments transactions 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.

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

About the Team

You’ll be joining the North America Controllership team—an integral part of Visa’s Global Finance organization, part of the broader Global Controllership function within Global Finance.

About The Role

We’re seeking a forward-thinking Senior Accounting Manager to lead and elevate our North America Controllership team. In this high‑impact role, you’ll drive operational excellence, lead a talented team, and champion innovation through automation and process transformation.

What You’ll Do

• Lead with purpose: Inspire and develop a high‑performing team, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Own the close: Oversee the monthly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting deliverables.
• Drive transformation: Spearhead automation and process enhancements to streamline operations, reduce close timelines, and implement scalable automations and AI‑powered solutions.
• Strengthen controls: Ensure robust internal controls and SOX compliance, supporting audit readiness and documentation excellence.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally: Partner with FP&A, Tax, Finance Systems, and operational teams to simplify and scale financial processes.
• Support SEC reporting: Assist in preparing quarterly reporting packages that feed into our external filings.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
8 or more years of relevant work experience, with a Bachelor’s degree, or 5 years of experience with an advanced degree (Master’s, MBA, JD, MD), or 2 years of work experience with a PhD.

Preferred Qualifications:
9 or more years of relevant work experience, with a Bachelor’s degree, or 7 or more relevant years of experience with an advanced degree, or 3 or more years of experience with a PhD.

Additional Information

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: 5–10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: The position will be performed in an office setting. It requires sitting and standing at a desk, communicating in person and by telephone, and operating standard office equipment such as telephones and computers.

EEO Statement

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, 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 $149,800.00 to $217,550.00 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.