Director, Controller – Core Payments

About the role

The Director, Controller – Core Payments leads the controllership function for Mastercard’s Core Payments business unit, focusing on blockchain and digital payments. Reporting to the VP, Controller – Core Payments, the role ensures the integrity of financial statements while navigating evolving US GAAP, SEC, and regulatory expectations.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with Core Payments finance partners on accounting matters, including revenue and expense recognition for digital assets.
• Assess accounting implications of operating models such as custodial vs. non‑custodial and agency vs. principal arrangements.
• Liaise with regional controllers to ensure consistency across global initiatives.
• Interface with external auditors on the application of accounting principles to digital payments transactions.
• Manage compliance activities (Mastercard policies, SOX, internal audit, ORM) and communicate exposures to leadership.
• Collaborate with internal reporting teams to align disclosures with accounting and regulatory requirements.

Required profile

• Strong leadership ability to engage and transform finance teams.
• Deep accounting expertise with experience in US GAAP and ASC 606.
• Strategic thinking and sound judgment in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.
• Proven audit readiness and governance experience.

Required skills

• US GAAP
• ASC 606 revenue recognition
• SOX compliance
• Financial reporting
• Audit coordination