Business Leader, Accounting Policy - M&A

Department: Controller
Location: USA - California, Foster City
Relocation Assistance: Open
Job Number: 591276

Job Description

Visa operates the world’s largest retail electronic payments network and is one of the most recognized global financial services brands. Visa facilitates global commerce through the transfer of value and information among financial institutions, merchants, consumers, businesses and government entities.

We offer a range of branded payment product platforms, which our financial institution clients use to develop and offer credit, charge, deferred debit, prepaid and cash access programs to cardholders. Visa’s card platforms provide consumers, businesses, merchants and government entities with a secure, convenient and reliable way to pay and be paid in 170 countries and territories.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* The Business Leader of Accounting Policy and Technical Accounting-Mergers & Acquisitions will be an individual contributor team member.
* Provide deep technical accounting analysis and document conclusion primarily in the area of worldwide corporate development activities including acquisitions, joint ventures, asset purchases, business contracts and dispositions.
* Direct experience and application of the following accounting literature: FASBs 141, 141R, 142, 133, 150 and FIN 46R, as well as good understanding of FAS 160.
* Monitor business development activity to proactively identify potential accounting/financial issues and suggest optimal alternatives.
* Oversee accounting due diligence efforts for deal activity working with outside professional accounting and valuation firms.
* Review deal documents and comment on accounting and finance issues.
* Monitor industry/regulatory accounting developments for potential impact on existing and planned deal activities.
* Oversee all purchase accounting entries including the uploading of opening balances and purchase price allocations by partnering with Corporate Accounting, External Reporting, SOX office and other finance organizations.
* Assist with the post-merger integration activities from an accounting and consolidation perspective including on-going impairment analysis and balance transfers, liquidation and shut downs.
* Assist with SEC and other filings related to disclosure of acquisitions and dispositions (Form 8Ks, proxies, etc.).
* Assist with establishing consistent integration policies and processes in line with established polices and time-lines.
* Main liaison with independent auditors for all corporate development deals.
* Coordinate and liaison activities with M&A group, PMO office, Tax, Legal etc.
* Provide technical accounting assistance with special projects.

REQUIREMENTS

* CPA
* Direct experience with M&A activities
* 10+ years of experience including at least 6 years of public accounting experience
* Current or former senior manager with Big 4 Technical Accounting, Financial Due Diligence or Audit group
* Large private industry Business Development experience is highly valued
* Technical proficiency and extensive experience with accounting for acquisitions
* Hands on experience with consolidation function of large, multi-national complex organizations
* Comprehensive understanding of the legal, tax, and financial aspects of merging and dissolving legal entities
* Outstanding organization and project management skills
* Extensive experience managing programs with multiple projects/deliverables
* Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication, especially in developing position papers and presenting to auditors and management
* Innovative and flexible approach to problem solving, with a focus on continuous improvement
* Excellent interpersonal, team building, facilitation and change management skills
* Results oriented and can thrive in a fast-paced deadline driven environment

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Tags: Accounting, business, Financial, Foster City, Lead, USA - California