Bridge Product Accounting, Stripe

• 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
• 7+ years of relevant public accounting and/or industry experience
• Experience accounting for cryptocurrencies, including stablecoins
• Experience with SQL
• 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

Desirable

• 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
• Stripe is seeking an experienced accountant to join our world-class accounting team, focusing on products developed by our recently acquired company, Bridge
• You will support our efforts to help scale Bridge’s accounting processes for the future, as we support rapid growth in a fast-paced environment
• In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate month-end close results for Bridge products, while also working on initiatives to create scalable accounting solutions for future product developments
• Ideally you will have both public accounting and industry experience in tech or financial services, as well as experience working for companies with a high volume of complex transactions and issues
• This role reports to the Bridge Controller within our Money-as-a-Service (“MaaS”) Accounting team, and is based in San Francisco
• Prepare monthly close activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analyses, financial reporting deliverables, and analytical reviews for Bridge products
• Support accounting launches related to Bridge products
• Identify, recommend and implement scalable accounting processes to support global growth at Bridge
• 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
• Understand data and system flows, analyzing financial results to identify and address anomalies
• Support external audit processes