Who we are About 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 teamThe Product & Systems Integration (PSI) Accounting team is made up of accounting technologists at large across Stripe who bring Accounting to the table as a partner to Product and Engineering teams in the design, planning, and implementation of their roadmaps in line with the highest standards of compliant global financial reporting. The PSI Accounting team operates through a structured, consistent, observable, and repeatable model for roadmap launches across scoping, requirements definition, systems set up, testing, issue resolution, and sign off.
What you'll doResponsibilities- Act as the lead Accounting partner to our Product and Systems teams to ensure all accounting requirements are identified, planned for and implemented for Stripe's product launches
- Partner with all Accounting teams to manage the end-to-end definition and execution of Accounting requirements for product launches and keeping all stakeholders abreast of the progress
- Support the integration of the product roadmap and setup of financial systems through the entire product/feature introduction lifecycle: feasibility through scoping, requirements definition through specification, testing, launch, and change management in transitioning to new processes
- Own an extensive portfolio of new product launches ensuring that Accounting requirements are met while enabling our Product teams to move fast
- Synthesize product launch strategies and quickly identify impact and requirements
- Build and maintain relationships across Product, Finance, and Systems teams to increase collaboration and productivity
- Effectively communicate and function to identify where resources or appropriate management attention/support is needed
- Communicate the overall portfolio health through periodic status updates
- Build processes and methodology to create predictable and repeatable launch mechanisms, ensure that best practices are identified, implemented, shared and followed, and identify metrics that help us drive action to control financial and operational risks related to new launches
Who 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 requirements- 7+ years of relevant relevant Finance experience with proven track record of leading large complex, cross-functional projects
- Demonstrated experience communicating financial concepts and processes in writing to cross-functional audiences
- Experience of system and process design
- Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
- Desire to exceed expectations and drive positive change in the organization
- Working understanding of an internal control framework and a solid understanding of the concepts of control design and operational efficiency
- Strong skills in Google Office Suite and Jira
- Ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through, and meet deadlines
- Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and deliver results even in ambiguous situations
- Ability to thrive and adapt in fast-paced, changing environments
- Ability to work and think independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams
Preferred qualifications- CPA or similar qualification
- Experience using SQL to self-service information
- Strong skills in Google Office Suite and Jira
- Tech industry experience
- Previous experience as an Accountant in a high-growth environment
- Experience with translating accounting conclusions into operational processes
- A demonstrated history of solving multiple and complex operation and accounting challenges
