Sr Accounting Manager

About the Team

Youll be joining the North America Controllership teaman integral part of Visas Global Finance organization. Were the engine behind the financial operations of Visas largest market ensuring accuracy compliance and strategic insight across accounting activities. The team is part of the broader Global Controllership function within Global Finance.

About The Role

Were seeking a forward-thinking Senior Accounting Manager to lead and elevate our North America Controllership this high-impact role youll drive operational excellence lead a talented team and champion innovation through automation and process transformation. Youll oversee critical accounting functions including Leases Revenue and Corporate Services while playing a key role in shaping the future of our general ledger team.

This role is ideal for a strategic hands-on leader who combines strategic thinking with operational execution and is excited about transforming accounting through automation process improvement and AI.

What Youll 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 Degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters 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 Degree or 7 or more relevant years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD) or 3 or more years of experience with a PhD

Additional Information :

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 EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with 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 149800.00 to 217550.00 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 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.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Internal Audit,Supervising,Data Entry,Compliance,Customer Service,Accounting & Finance,General Ledger Accounting,IFRS,External Audit,Microsoft Excel,ERP,Payroll,Financial statement,ACCA,CPA

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1