International Accounting Lead

Who we are

About Stripe

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies from the worlds 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 everyones reach while doing the most important work of your career.

About the team

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. Were 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 thats growing globally.

What youll do

As 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 companys 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

Who you are

Were 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

• 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

Preferred qualifications

• 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