Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies - from the world's largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups - use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career.
About the team
The Processing Cost Accounting Team is responsible for supporting all processing costs incurred by Stripe, consulting on accounting implications across global partnerships and supporting Stripe's ability to make informed strategic decisions. Our dynamic team is expanding, and we're looking for an experienced accountant to support our goals of scaling for the future. We operate in a fast-paced environment and collaborate significantly with cross-functional and international teams.
What you'll do
Stripe is seeking an Accounting leader to join its world class Accounting team and help us scale for the future, in a fast-paced environment that's growing rapidly. In this role you will help stand up a robust process around accounting's interactions with global partnership programs, designed to manage risk, influence stakeholders and evolve with new requirements. In addition, you will support our financial, regulatory and internal reporting processes, financial systems, and related internal controls.
Responsibilities
Build scalable accounting processes to support global growth
Act as the lead Accounting partner to our global partnerships teams to ensure all accounting requirements are identified, planned for and implemented for Stripe's partner and project launches
Synthesize partner launch strategies and quickly identify impact and requirements focused on costs
Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedural documentation
Produce internal management analyses and reporting focused on global partnerships developments
Partner with teams such as Partnerships, Finance and Strategy, Engineering, Product, and Legal to determine and operationalize the accounting implications of new business initiatives and transactions
Design, implement, and execute efficient internal control procedures
Who you are
We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
10+ years of relevant public accounting and/or industry experience
B.A. or B.S degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred)
Fluency in U.S. GAAP and ability to research complex accounting issues
Excellent communication and organizational skills, both written and verbal
Solution-oriented mindset with enthusiasm for establishing best practices
Ability to collaborate and influence across diverse groups and levels
Proven track record of thought leadership in evolving, ambiguous areas
Detail-orientation with rigorous approach to delivering high-quality work
Enthusiasm to get things done through a combination of hands on execution and leading others
Preferred qualifications
Knowledge of (or experience in) the technology or payments industry.
Strong knowledge of Excel and experience working with large data sets
Experience using SQL to self-service information
At Stripe, we're looking for people with passion, grit, and integrity. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your skills and passion will stand out—and set you apart—especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns. At Stripe, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions. Join us.
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