International Accounting Lead
Stripe · Dublin HQ, IE
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Who we areAbout StripeStripe 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 teamOur finance team is responsible for shaping our understanding of how Stripe is performing as a business, as well as what our best opportunities are for continued growth. We're looking for an experienced financial controller to join our International Accounting team. As a key part of our controllership team in Dublin, you will help us build our technical accounting and financial reporting processes, work with business partners, financial partners, external stakeholders, and our engineers. You will help us develop best-in-class accounting processes and help track our progress within a fast-paced environment that's growing globally.What you'll doAs our International Accounting Lead, you will own the end-to-end financial close and statutory reporting processes for our international entities, while leading and developing a high-performing controllership team. You will serve as a technical accounting authority and strategic partner to cross-functional teams across Tax, Treasury, Finance, and Legal.ResponsibilitiesLead the end-to-end monthly close of US GAAP books, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timelinessOversee the preparation and submission of comprehensive regulatory and financial reporting deliverablesLead financial statement preparation, audit support, and technical documentation, including presentations to the Board of DirectorsProactively monitor and adapt to changes in global accounting and tax regulations to maintain complianceOversee and support the preparation of direct and indirect tax returnsMentor, guide, and manage the professional development of a high-performing controllership teamPartner with Tax, Transfer Pricing, Treasury, Finance and Strategy, and Legal teams on strategic projectsDevelop a deep understanding of the company's transactions and contracts to advise cross-functional teams effectivelyOversee and optimise relationships with finance outsourcing vendors and auditorsMaintain fluency in US GAAP and IFRS/FRS102, researching complex accounting issues and producing clear technical accounting memosEvaluate, recommend, and implement AI solutions to drive measurable process improvements across teamsWho you areWe'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 requirementsActive ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent professional certification10+ years of progressive accounting or audit experienceDemonstrated technical expertise and practical application of IFRS, FRS102, and US GAAPProven experience managing large-scale statutory audits involving central and local teams, as well as overseeing tax filingsDemonstrated success in leading and delivering cross-functional initiativesA proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and is comfortable adapting to changing business requirementsExceptional attention to detail with strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skillsStrong ability to partner and communicate effectively across diverse internal teamsPreferred qualificationsExperience in Big 4, payments, financial services, or technologyStrong proficiency with enterprise accounting systems (e.g. Oracle or similar ERP)Experience working in a high-growth or rapidly scaling environment
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