Finance Manager

Job Description

Provide oversight, training, coaching, guidance, feedback, and continuous development opportunities to team members. Foster a collaborative and transparent work environment. Partner with the global Client Incentive Operations team, understand various deals structures across regions and ensure a consistent business process applied globally for a similar contract structure. Responsible for the efficiency and accuracy of the day to day activities such as: Review and approve client incentive contracts and payments. Ensure accuracy, consistency and completeness of incentives that are set up in the system in accordance with the contract terms and accounting policies. Determine the appropriate accounting treatment of contract terms per Visa accounting policy and in compliance with SOX controls. Liaise with stakeholders such as Sales, Account Executives and Finance organizations including Revenue and Billing, Finance Front Office, FPA, Accounts Payable to determine the fulfillment of contractual obligations. Assist the team in resolution of related issues and contractual questions. Review monthly and quarterly deliverables, using balanced scorecards and process excellence to communicate team performance. Ensure accurate and timely incentive payments to clients. Liaise with the Technology team to resolve any issues and continuously improve Visa processes. Responsible for the team monthly metrics vs goals. Drive and support Client Incentive projects and initiatives such as system implementation and reporting enhancements, contract conversions, process improvements, and reporting. Provide ad-hoc analytical support to various internal and external parties. The candidate will interact with various levels of management across the organization as we'll as with external clients. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are required to support cross-functional projects. Bachelor degree in accounting or finance required with 8 plus years of experience in finance, accounting or audit, Chartered Accountant, CPA, MBA or advanced degree preferred. Experience working with the Big 4 Consulting Firms a plus. Desirable but not necessary. Experience in managing a team, proven track record of owning and driving results individually and through a team in a high change and ambiguous operating environment. Strong leadership and people development experience required Must be able to build effective partnerships with stakeholders and demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills Proven ability to motivate and inspire teams to drive results Flexibility to lead change and adapt to changing business needs Proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential issues Self driven and comfortable working in a fast paced dynamic environment Strong analytical and problem solving skills Attention to detail Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Oracle based applications