International Accounting Lead

The shape of it

In the posting’s own words

Our 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 it asks for · 8

• Active ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent professional certification
• 10+ years of progressive accounting or audit experience
• Demonstrated technical expertise and practical application of IFRS, FRS102, and US GAAP
• Proven experience managing large-scale statutory audits involving central and local teams, as well as overseeing tax filings
• Demonstrated success in leading and delivering cross-functional initiatives
• A proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and is comfortable adapting to changing business requirements
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong ability to partner and communicate effectively across diverse internal teams

Also a plus

• Experience in Big 4, payments, financial services, or technology
• Strong proficiency with enterprise accounting systems (e.g. Oracle or similar ERP)
• Experience working in a high-growth or rapidly scaling environment

What the job covers

• Lead the end-to-end monthly close of US GAAP books, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness
• Oversee the preparation and submission of comprehensive regulatory and financial reporting deliverables
• Lead financial statement preparation, audit support, and technical documentation, including presentations to the Board of Directors
• Proactively monitor and adapt to changes in global accounting and tax regulations to maintain compliance
• Oversee and support the preparation of direct and indirect tax returns
• Mentor, guide, and manage the professional development of a high-performing controllership team
• Partner with Tax, Transfer Pricing, Treasury, Finance and Strategy, and Legal teams on strategic projects
• Develop a deep understanding of the company's transactions and contracts to advise cross-functional teams effectively
• Oversee and optimise relationships with finance outsourcing vendors and auditors
• Maintain fluency in US GAAP and IFRS/FRS102, researching complex accounting issues and producing clear technical accounting memos
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement AI solutions to drive measurable process improvements across teams

Tools and skills named

Words the posting leans on

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• financial7×
• partner5×
• requirements5×
• tax5×
• experience4×
• finance4×
• audit3×
• business3×
• cross-functional3×
• gaap3×
• lead3×
• oversee3×
• preparation3×
• technical accounting3×
• close2×

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