Banking-as-a-Service Accounting 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 a highly experienced accountant to join our world-class accounting team, focusing on our Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) products, including Stripe Capital and other emerging offerings within this sector. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate month-end close results for BaaS operations, while also leading initiatives to create scalable accounting solutions for future product developments. Ideally you will have both public accounting and industry experience in tech or financial service industries, as well as experience working for companies with a high volume of complex transactions and issues.

This role reports to the Money-as-a-Service (MaaS) Controller and offers the flexibility to be based in Seattle or South San Francisco.

Responsibilities

Plan and oversee monthly close activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analyses, financial reporting deliverables, and analytical reviews for Stripe Capital and other BaaS areas
Responsible for accounting launches related to BaaS areas
Identify, recommend and implement scalable accounting processes to support global growth in BaaS product accounting
Research, develop, and maintain comprehensive technical accounting policies and procedural documentation relevant to BaaS products.
Partner with internal systems and engineering teams to support internal financial systems and automation of accounting processes
Work closely with business and finance teams to gain a thorough understanding of new products, features, and contracts, providing insights on accounting implications
Lead cross-functional initiatives and communicate progress effectively with senior management
Understand data and system flows, analyzing financial results to identify and address anomalies.
Support external audit processes

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
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
Proven track record of managing high volumes of complex transactions and financial issues.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to convey financial concepts to both financial and non-financial audiences
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders
Demonstrated history of taking on various types of challenging projects and producing results, with excellent attention to detail
Solution-oriented mindset with enthusiasm for establishing best practices, and challenging existing processes to identify improvement opportunities

Preferred qualifications

Knowledge of (or experience in) the technology or payments industry.
SQL experience

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.

The annual US base salary range for this role is $161,600 - $242,400. 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

Seattle, or South San Francisco HQ

Team

Controllership

Job type

Full time

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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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