Accounting Lead, Stripe

• 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)
• Demonstrated history of taking on various types of challenging projects and producing results
• Solution-oriented mindset with enthusiasm for establishing best practices
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

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 Accounting Leader to join its world class accounting team to oversee Bridge, a Company Stripe is expected to acquire in January 2025
• You would lead our efforts to help us scale Bridge 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 also leverage your technical expertise to quickly identify accounting implications and impacts to customers while advising and collaborating with team members cross-functionally to develop operational processes that help us scale
• Accounting operations at Bridge, including 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 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
• 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