Crypto Accounting Team Lead

Who we are

About Stripe

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 Stripe Accounting Team is responsible for supporting all products at Stripe, consulting on accounting implications, and supporting teams' ability to make informed strategic decisions. We are responsible for the accurate and timely recording of all business-generated transactions on our balance sheet and income statement. We operate in a fast-paced environment and collaborate significantly with cross-functional and international teams. 

What you’ll do

Stripe is seeking an experienced leader to join its world class accounting team to oversee all cryptocurrency product offerings at Stripe, including Bridge and Privy products. You would lead our efforts to help us scale these products for the future, as we support rapid growth in a fast-paced environment. The Accounting team is responsible for all aspects of the financial, statutory, and internal reporting processes; financial systems; internal controls; and business support. You would leverage your technical expertise to quickly identify accounting implications and impacts, while advising and collaborating with team members cross-functionally to develop operational processes that help us scale.

Responsibilities

  • Accounting operations for all stablecoin products at Stripe, including all Bridge and Privy accounting. Drive monthly and quarterly close activities, analytical reviews, and financial reporting deliverables
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives and communicate progress effectively with senior management
  • Identify, recommend and implement scalable accounting processes and automation improvements to support global growth in stablecoin products
  • Partner closely with our business and finance partners to thoroughly understand new products, features, and contracts, and advise on accounting implications
  • Research, prepare, and review technical accounting analyses
  • Partner with Internal Systems and Engineering teams to support internal financial systems and automation of accounting processes
  • Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, and design new processes and controls for emerging and growing business activities
  • Develop and maintain up-to-date accounting policies and procedures
  • Understand data and system flows and related implications to accounting, with an aptitude to analyze financial results, and identify and problem solve financial anomalies

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.

Minimum requirements

  • 10+ years of relevant public accounting and/or industry experience
  • Significant experience accounting for cryptocurrencies, including stablecoins 
  • 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, with the ability to convey financial concepts to both financial and non-financial audiences
  • Strong analytical skills and experience working with large data sets
  • Demonstrated experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Experience with internal controls (design, implementation and execution) 
  • Solution-oriented mindset with enthusiasm for establishing best practices
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

Preferred qualifications

  • CPA or similar qualification
  • Experience at a public company
  • Payments or Tech industry experience
  • Cryptocurrency experience
  • Banking experience
  • SQL experience

Hybrid work at Stripe

This role is available either in an office or a remote location (35+ miles or 56+ km from a Stripe office).

In-office expectations

Office-assigned Stripes spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This hits a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility about how to do this in a way that makes sense for individuals and their teams.

Working remotely at Stripe

A remote location is defined as being 35 miles (56 kilometers) or more from one of our offices. While you would be welcome to come into the office for team/business meetings, on-sites, meet-ups, and events, our expectation is you would regularly work from home rather than a Stripe office. Stripe does not cover the cost of relocating to a remote location. We encourage you to apply for roles that match the location where you currently live or plan to live.

Pay and benefits

The annual US base salary range for this role is $167,200 - $250,800. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.

Additional benefits for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; medical, dental, and vision benefits; and wellness stipends.

Office locations

South San Francisco HQ, or Seattle

Remote locations

Remote in United States

Team

Controllership

Job type

Full time

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The application window will remain open for 100 days after the Job Post is published. However, this opportunity will remain open based on the needs of the business, which may cause the application window to close before or after the 100-day mark.

We look forward to hearing from you

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.