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What they do
An Accounting Manager manages the accounting department of a company or organization. Directs the accounting staff that prepare financial statements and business activity and forecasting reports and tax filings. Monitors accounting data. Implements and manages accounting policies and procedures. Advises management with regard to finance decisions.
$150,450 / year median in Virginia
-11% projected decline
Job Description
CSRD, ISSB, EU
Taxonomy, California climate disclosures and ESG reporting regulations, while partnering with dedicated ESG internal controls and process teams. Role- Coordinate and support implementation workstreams for global sustainability reporting requirements, including
EU CSRD, ISSB, EU
Taxonomy, California climate disclosure requirements and other emerging regulatory frameworks- Execute ESG reporting roadmaps, governance activities, metrics and disclosures aligned with corporate strategy and evolving regulatory requirements
- Support on climate and GHG reporting processes, including coordination with global and regional teams on emissions reporting, GHG Protocol considerations and applicable regulatory requirements
- Support the preparation, review and analysis of ESG metrics and key performance indicators, including climate, environmental, social and governance data used for regulatory, statutory and voluntary reporting purposes
- Leverage Workiva to support ESG metrics collection, workflow management, documentation, review processes and reporting outputs
- Assist in evaluating ESG metric methodologies, calculation approaches, reporting boundaries, data definitions and key assumptions to support consistent, assurance-ready ESG disclosures
- Prepare supporting materials and assist with the delivery of regulated and voluntary sustainability disclosures, including regional statutory reporting, corporate sustainability reporting and other external disclosure requirements
- Develop and maintain supporting schedules, reporting packages, management review materials and disclosure support documentation used in regulatory and assurance processes
- Coordinate with Controllership, Corporate Sustainability, Legal, Enterprise Risk Management and regional finance teams to gather inputs, track open items, validate supporting information and support high-quality documentation and review processes
- Monitor emerging standards and disclosure trends and keep the ESG regulation tracker updated, support scoping and preparedness timelines for emerging regulations and educate stakeholders on impact to Mastercard
- Support assurance activities by evaluating evidence sufficiency, coordinating responses to assurance procedures, identifying documentation gaps, tracking action items and escalating issues as appropriate
- Identify and recommend opportunities to improve reporting processes, streamline documentation and enhance consistency across ESG and accounting deliverables, in partnership with the and relevant process owners
- Partner with the ESG internal controls and processes team by providing ESG reporting subject matter input, supporting documentation requests and helping align control activities with regulatory and disclosure requirements
- Support ESG data governance efforts led by the ESG internal controls and processes team by contributing reporting context, helping clarify data definitions, and assisting with evidence and handoff documentation needed for assurance-ready reporting All About You
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, sustainability, environmental management or a related field; CPA or relevant professional certification preferred
- Experience in public accounting and/or a multinational corporation accounting, controllership, reporting, compliance, ESG reporting or internal controls function
- Strong controllership mindset with experience supporting governance, process documentation, risk assessment and reporting execution
- Familiarity with ESG standards, climate reporting frameworks or sustainability disclosure requirements, including
CSRD/ESRS, ISSB, GHG
Protocol, EU Taxonomy or California climate disclosures, is preferred- Ability to analyze regulatory, accounting or reporting requirements and translate them into clear execution steps, practical process implications and stakeholder-ready summaries
- Ability to manage assigned workstreams, organize timelines, follow up with stakeholders and support execution of complex reporting projects in a matrixed environment
- Sound judgment, high integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and sensitive disclosures
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and risk-based approach to identifying issues, evaluating impacts and recommending next steps for review
- Team-oriented and collaborative, with the ability to build relationships across geographies and functions and work effectively with senior stakeholders
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex topics and prepare concise summaries, status updates, documentation and recommendations
- Proficiency with researching regulatory literature, accounting guidance, market trends and peer benchmarking analysis
- Experience using Workiva or similar ESG reporting, disclosure management, workflow and data collection platforms to support metrics collection, documentation, review and reporting processes 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.
Pay Ranges Purchase, New York:
$125,000 - $207,000USD Arlington, Virginia:
$125,000 - $207,000 USDBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Personal Leave
- Bereavement/Mental Health Leave