Job Description

Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services. Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results. We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions. Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow.
Summary of This Role
Researches technical accounting standards and develops polices to support compliance with regulatory standards. Provides global technical accounting support to finance and business leaders. Partners with other corporate departments such as Tax, Legal, Corporate Accounting and various financial reporting teams in the preparation of the company's SEC filings (10-Q/10-K) and disclosures. Prepares written technical accounting and financial reporting position papers for review by management and external auditors; including SEC reporting, share-based compensation, revenue recognition, segment reporting, impairment, equity-method investees, acquisitions and discontinued operations. Reviews and assesses third-party valuation of fair value of investments and serves as a liaison for the company's investments through third-party private equity firms. Participates in forecasting and budgeting activities for the business to include reviewing actual as well as projecting budget and forecasted amounts for share-based payments and private equity investments. Supports development and communication of monthly financial reports for use by the Chief Accounting Officer and Controller to members of the executive team.
What Part Will You Play?

• Leads accounting-related research as well as qualitative and quantitative analysis projects associated with potential acquisitions, investments, mergers, divestitures, financings, capital projects and other proposed transactions requiring review by the Executive Review and Risk Committee and/or Board of Directors. Provides consulting services to operating units as required to assist in M&A research. Coordinates purchase price accounting for all successful acquisitions. Performs technical accounting analysis and determine appropriate accounting and disclosure treatment; prepare and present supporting memorandum to document and explain technical accounting conclusions.
• As the SME, stays current in all accounting standards, keeps the organization informed of relevant changes, drafts comments on behalf of the company to regulatory bodies and creates tools to expand sharing of knowledge. Leads highly complex projects related to the adoption and timely implementation of new accounting procedures across all areas of the company in compliance with applicable accounting standards. Serves as a liaison for related accounting and financial activities and projects as well as for various Securities and Exchange Commission filing requirements, including research of rules, laws and regulations and peer reviews, and monitoring the activities of all accounting standard setting bodies, including FASB and PCAOB. Reviews contracts, leases, and other agreements and transactions to ensure all potential accounting issues are identified, summarized and present findings to senior leaders in a timely manner. Research accounting literature and apply technical standards and analysis to complex or non-recurring business issues and transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions. Ensures the company complies with applicable accounting standards by serving as a key US GAAP expert and knowledge sharing.
• Liaison with auditors, other departments, reporting units and countries to assist and support SEC reporting by drafting various sections, including Notes and MD&A. Reviews external reporting documents (including Forms 8-K, 10-K and 10-Q) and Board of Director materials for accuracy. Provide requested financial statements and documentation pertaining to accounting treatment for specific transactions to external auditors.
• Liaison for the company's investments through third-party private equity firm. Reviews and assesses third-party valuation of fair value of investments, prepares and documents changes in fair value and coordinates timely receipt of documents and capital calls.
• Counsels Human Resources on the accounting for Executive Compensation and share-based payment awards (options and performance shares). Coordinates with external third-party to review and assess Black-Scholes and Monte Carlo calculations of stock options. Ensures all monthly activities related to share based payment awards are completed accurately and timely, including monthly accounting entries and account reconciliations.
• Participates in forecasting and budgeting activities for the business to include reviewing actual as well as projecting budget and forecasted amounts for share-based payments and private equity investments.

Assists the financial reporting team with the monthly global consolidation, maintaining effective internal controls, accounting for certain non-operational legal entities and purchase price adjustments, including the monthly cash flow reporting process. Assists the development and communication of monthly financial reports for use by the Chief Accounting Officer and Controller to members of the executive team.
What Are We Looking For in This Role?
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Relevant Experience or Degree in: Accounting, Finance or related degree or qualifying certification (CPA, CMA, ACA, CIMA, ACCA Certification)
• Typically Minimum 10+ Years Relevant Exp
• Experience in industry

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accounting (CPA),

Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
What Are Our Desired Skills and Capabilities?

• Skills / Knowledge - Having broad yet in-depth expertise and unique knowledge, uses skills to set and ensure success of company objectives and principles and to achieve goals in creative and effective ways within environments and situations that are complex and difficult. Having ownership of a function, major account or matrix management responsibilities, uses knowledge to ensure success, strengthen relationships, expand the business through key initiatives, and lead matrix teams on complex projects. Barriers to entry such as technical committee and senior management review exist at this level.
• Job Complexity - Works on issue that impact design/selling success or address future concepts, products, or technologies. Creates formal networks with key decision makers and serves as external spokesperson for the organization with key accounts, agencies, partners, vendors, and sales prospects.
• Supervision - Exercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments.
• Financial Reporting based on US GAAP, US Statutory Accounting Standards issued by FASB & SEC - Broad depth and breadth of knowledge and practical application of acceptable methods and guidelines for financial reporting. Acts as SME for organization.
• Microsoft Office - Proven experience in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

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