As the world's leader in digital payments technology, Visa's mission is to connect the world through the most creative, reliable and secure payment network - enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. The company's dedication to innovation drives the rapid growth of connected commerce on any device, and fuels the dream of a cashless future for everyone, everywhere. As the world moves from analog to digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network and scale to reshape the future of commerce.

At Visa, your individuality fits right in. Working here gives you an opportunity to impact the world, invest in your career growth, and be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are a global team of disruptors, trailblazers, innovators and risk-takers who are helping drive economic growth in even the most remote parts of the world, creatively moving the industry forward, and doing meaningful work that brings financial literacy and digital commerce to millions of unbanked and underserved consumers.

You're an Individual. We're the team for you. Together, let's transform the way the world pays.

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. The Global FSS team executes the approach of the technology solutions implemented to support the global Finance organization.

This role will design data solutions to automate business and system processes to meet business needs. The role defines best practices in the business information processes, functional design and implementation of data sourcing, validation and consumption to support various finance projects and stakeholders. Responsible for solution quality, functional performance, scalability and usability. Provides architectural and “big picture” oversight for the implementation.

The role will work in a matrixed role, collaborating with the various Finance functions, FSS groups and technology to ensure alignment of Finance data solutions to the long-term application strategy and analytical reporting.

Job responsibilities: 

• Support the definition and execution of end-to-end strategy for the global Finance Systems
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in FSS and various Business groups
• Communicate effectively and proactively with senior executive management and articulate ideas, recommendations clearly and concisely
• Organize and provide oversight for the team supporting Finance’s large portfolio of systems and initiatives
• Effectively partner with IT to define and implement Enterprise Data standards including, definitions, Quality Testing, production processes and reporting approaches
• Make and lead improvement recommendations across Finance functions analytical reporting and data platform
• Leverage relationships with business partners to identify and recommend improvements and strategic investments
• Synthesize very complex data findings into logical conclusions and impact assessments for executive management recommendations
• Ability to quickly gain an in-depth knowledge of multiple finance systems supporting the various Finance departments (i.e. Controllers; FP&A; Revenue Operations; Billing; Receivables; Tax & Transfer Pricing; Payables; Financial Operations; etc)
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to translate complex information into comprehensive and concise test results and recommendations
• Communicate effectively and proactively with all levels of management and articulate ideas and recommendations clearly
• Achieve project goals by engaging effectively with stakeholders at all management levels across Visa, including architects and strategists, technical IT subject matter experts, business partners, vendors, and Visa senior management
• Demonstrate and leverage strong business and financial acumen
• Ensure a strong control and governance framework is established and maintained to support SOX and Audit reviews
• Facilitate Business and Technology discussions at various leadership levels to ensure alignment towards long term goals of Finance and IT
• Works closely with various Operations and Technology teams on software and hardware solutions to meet Business needs
• Evaluate and improve the tools, controls frameworks, and communication approaches for various finance systems
• Flexibility to lead change and adapt to changing business needs

Visa has adopted a COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees and visitors. As a condition of employment, all employees based in the U.S. are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved or as otherwise required by law

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.