Director, VASS Regional Controllership

About the role

Mastercard is seeking a Director to lead Value Added Services & Solutions (VASS) controllership across multiple regions. This senior accounting leader will ensure consistent application of policies, controls and governance while supporting rapid business growth.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the senior controllership partner to regional VASS business leaders, FP&A and product teams.
• Provide expert guidance on complex accounting matters such as revenue recognition, bundles, funds and go‑to‑market program structures.
• Engage early in new VASS products, pricing bulletins and scale initiatives to embed controllership.
• Design, implement and monitor robust front‑ and back‑end controls for VASS activities.
• Ensure compliance with Mastercard accounting policies, SOX requirements and internal governance standards.
• Identify and remediate risks related to fragmented execution, inconsistent accounting treatment and rapid expansion.
• Serve as the primary regional owner for VASS controllership inquiries, delivering timely issue resolution.
• Partner with Corporate Controllership to apply global accounting guidance at the regional level.

Required profile

• Extensive senior‑level accounting and controllership experience.
• Deep knowledge of revenue recognition, gross vs net assessments and related accounting treatments.
• Proven ability to design and enforce controls in a fast‑growing environment.
• Strong understanding of SOX compliance and internal governance.
• Experience collaborating with finance, product and regional leadership teams.

Required skills

• Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal governance standards.
• Familiarity with Mastercard accounting policies and revenue recognition principles.

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape financial governance for a global payments leader.
• Exposure to diverse markets across AP, EEMEA, Europe, LAC and NAM.