Stripe 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 teamOur 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 Entity 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 world-class 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 You’ll DoResponsibilities
- Lead Financial Close Processes: Manage the monthly close of US GAAP books and local books, including balance sheet reconciliations, supporting schedules, flux analysis, and reporting deliverables.
- Statutory Audit Process: Own the financial statement preparation, technical memos, audit support, culminating in presentations to the board of directors.
- Technical Expertise: Maintain fluency with US GAAP and IFRS/ FRS102, producing necessary technical accounting memos.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner effectively with Tax, Transfer Pricing, Treasury, Corporate Accounting, and Legal teams on diverse projects.
- Outsourcing Management: Carefully supervise finance outsourcing partners to ensure compliance and filing requirements are met timely and accurately
- Process Efficiency: Enhance existing processes through simplification and automation to drive efficiencies.
- Regulatory Compliance: Stay informed on changes in accounting and tax regulations in Ireland.
- Tax Review: Oversee the preparation & review of direct and indirect tax returns.
- Experience: 8+ years in accounting, preferably trained in audit (Big 4 preferred) and industry experience.
- Systems Proficiency: Excellent knowledge of accounting systems (Oracle or equivalent).
- Audit Knowledge: Experience with large audits (central and local teams) and tax filings.
- Accounting Expertise: Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and FRS102/ IFRS.
- Project Management: Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional initiatives.
- Communication Skills: Fluent written and verbal communication in English.
- Adaptability: Flexible with changing requirements in a fast-paced, growing environment.
- Certification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA
- Consolidation Experience
- Degree in Accounting or Finance background
- Problem Solver: Strong passion for solving complex challenges
- Self starter
Preferred Qualifications
- Background: Knowledge of or experience in the payments, fin-tech, or financial services industries.
- Tech Experience: Accounting experience in a fast-growing tech environment.
- Technical Skills: Hubble/SQL experience beneficial.
Skills Required
- 8+ years in accounting
- Trained in audit (Big 4 preferred)
- Excellent knowledge of accounting systems (Oracle or equivalent)
- Experience with large audits and tax filings
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and FRS102/IFRS
- Demonstrated project management of cross-functional initiatives
- Fluent written and verbal communication in English
- Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification
- Consolidation experience
- Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Self-starter mindset
- Experience in payments, fintech, or financial services
- Accounting experience in fast-growing tech environments
- Hubble and SQL experience
Stripe Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stripe and has not been reviewed or approved by Stripe.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, and mental‑health support such as therapy sessions; wellness resources are consistently highlighted across materials. Coverage breadth and depth are repeatedly positioned as a core strength.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for birthing and non‑birthing parents, fertility benefits, and adoption assistance are emphasized, making family support a standout element. Feedback suggests these programs compare favorably to common tech benchmarks.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness stipends, gym reimbursement, and onsite meals/snacks (where available) are commonly offered, with flexible lifestyle funds supporting varied needs globally. Education stipends and similar perks further bolster day‑to‑day wellbeing.
Stripe Insights
What We Do
Stripe is a technology company that builds economic infrastructure for the internet. Businesses of every size—from new startups to public companies like Salesforce and Facebook—use the company’s software to accept online payments and run technically sophisticated financial operations in more than 100 countries. Stripe helps new companies get started and grow their revenues, and established businesses accelerate into new markets and launch new business models. Over the long term, Stripe aims to increase the GDP of the internet.
