Manager, Risk Management

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary

Manager, Risk Management

Overview
The Manager, Internal Controls, will take a key role in our SOX Compliance program and will be responsible for leading and overseeing many aspects of the program which may include scoping, management, execution and reporting that drives results, accountability and value across the Finance Organization. The Manager will report to the VP, Accounting, and will work closely with regional controllership, our shared services center, business owners, and our internal and external auditors. The position will also serve as a key link between the Corporate Controllers group and our Global Business Service Center assessing control design and process excellence.

Role
• Participate in the planning and execution of the global SOX program. Activities may include scoping, control testing, deficiency evaluation and remediation recommendations
• Execute SOX 404 testing of internal controls over financial reporting, manage work plans to ensure effective and efficient utilization, and review the work of others
• Provide day-to-day direction, coaching, and review of SOX testing by others
• Assess and determine the design effectiveness of internal controls and work with business owners to address any potential control gaps that may be identified
• Continuously identify efficiencies in the SOX program and opportunities for optimization of the financial and operational processes and controls through interaction and partnership with management
• Manage relationships with external auditors
• Partner with business in implementation of process improvements
• Partner with various business owners and finance teams including Accounting, Financial Planning, Treasury, Tax, and Corporate Audit to provide guidance and expertise on the preparation and/or update of controls documentation
• Partner with automation & analytics resources to identify, design, and implement enhancements to control testing as well as the control environment

Strong candidates:
• Exhibits a strong understanding of US GAAP, PCAOB compliance standards, SOX, COSO, IT audit concepts, and leading business practices
• Demonstrates strong communications skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to speak the language of the business
• Exhibits strong project management skills with the ability to hold self and others accountable to deadlines
• Demonstrates the ability to exercise judgment
• Displays a high standard of ethics and professionalism

All About You
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting & CPA required
• Manager or equivalent with a combination of public accounting experience, internal audit or SOX at a Fortune 500 company
• Ability to collaborate with different individuals across the organization, and ability to influence, train, mentor and leverage the skills of others to achieve objectives
• Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with ability to meet project deliverables
• Some travel may be required in the future, up to 10%

Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;

• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;

• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and

• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.

Pay Ranges

O'Fallon, Missouri: $109,000 - $180,000 USD