Senior Manager - Controllership

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Job Description

Role Summary:

Visa Greater China Finance Team supports Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan markets. Controllership is part of Greater China Finance organization and is in charge of the

1) US and local accounting and reporting requirements, ensuring our books and records properly reflect transactions executed

2) establishing and monitoring internal controls, partnering with the business stakeholders to ensure the controls environment continues to stay strong and effective

3) providing advisory services and training to support new business initiatives, ensuring compliance, readiness, and disciplined execution.

What a Sr. Manager, Controllership does at Visa:

You are accountable to Accounting to Reporting and Accounts Payable activities for Greater China entities, conduct analytical reviews, manage technical and operational accounting issues, and manage statutory audits. You will support Sr. Director, Controllership, Greater China on strategic projects, including not limited to finance operation readiness and government framework establishment.

You will also lead continuous process improvements, enhance existing systems and tools, and drive standardization and efficiency in partnership with Market Support Center and core process owners. This position is based in Visa Shanghai or Beijing Office.

Key Responsibilities:

Finance Transformation & Operational Readiness:

• Support Sr. Director in leading Finance project management and coordination for strategic business initiatives, from design and implementation through operational readiness and transition to BAU.
• Coordinate Finance requirements, dependencies, milestones, risks and key decisions, ensuring alignment with overall program timelines.
• Drive the establishment of local Finance and accounting capabilities, including accounting processes, system requirements, reporting, reconciliation and control considerations.

Accounting to Reporting & Finance Governance:

• Manage ongoing accounting and reporting activities as new business capabilities transition from implementation into BAU operations.
• Oversee accounting and reporting matters arising from both new initiatives and ongoing business activities, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment and financial reporting.
• Review complex or non-routine transactions and coordinate with relevant subject matter experts where technical accounting assessment is required.
• Manage financial reporting processes to ensure internal and external financial results are timely, accurate and in accordance with US GAAP, local GAAP and applicable accounting and reporting requirements.
• Manage statutory financial statement audits, including the completion of audited financial statements.
• Establish and maintain robust controls over accounting and financial reporting, ensuring Finance policies, procedures and controls are appropriately designed, documented and consistently executed.

Finance Excellence & Operational Effectiveness:

• Continuously improve accounting, reporting and Finance processes to enhance accuracy, scalability and operational effectiveness.
• Partner with Market Support Center and core process owners to standardize processes, strengthen controls and enhance Finance operating capabilities.

Why this is important to Visa: 

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of Finance operations in China. You will contribute to strategic initiatives such as China Market Open, helping establish scalable accounting processes, systems and controls that support business growth and operational readiness. Beyond implementation, you will have the opportunity to see these capabilities transition into BAU and help build a strong, sustainable Finance operating and control environment.

Visa requires at least 4 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics or a related quantitative discipline, an MBA is highly desired.
• 10+ years of progress experience in audit or accounting, working in a large and fast paced multinational commercial environment. 
• Certified Public Accountant or Chartered/Certified Accountant license required and Big 4 public accounting and audit experience.
• Superior business English, both oral and written is essential.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP and China GAAP, with experience applying accounting standards to complex business transactions.
• Hands-on experience in accounting system implementation, including finance requirements, process design, testing, implementation, and transition to operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, experience with Oracle and Ariba.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI, automation, and digital tools to enhance Finance processes, project management, analytics, and operational efficiency.
• Excellent analytical skills to prepare and review fluctuation and forecast schedules.
• High attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills and ability to work effectively in a matrix management structure in a complex and diverse, international and multicultural environment. 
• Self-directed and motivated to continuously improve processes to exceed customer expectations and help promote a best-in-class organization.
• Customer focused, driven and can lead by example.

Projects you will be a part of:

• Participate and support China Market Open initiative, including new entity setup, finance operations process design and implementation.

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.