Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.
Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.
Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.
As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.
For everyone, everywhere.
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Job DescriptionJoin our FINANCE team and help navigate us through a critical transformation
The Finance team is critical in supporting the Wise mission. We are listed in the US, and now are on a journey to create a mature technical accounting team to tackle complex challenges and ensure compliance with respective regulatory requirements.
We’re looking for a SENIOR TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING MANAGER WITH EXPERTISE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND US GAAP to join us
As a Senior Technical Accounting Manager in the Finance team, you will contribute to our mission by ensuring the accounting for our new treasury products and services in the financial systems is accurate and complete and in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS to meet our reporting needs.
Your mission
Ownership of accounting for financial instruments under US GAAP and IFRS: You will be responsible for understanding the why and how of different treasury products, but also wider accounting areas. This includes understanding the products, documenting accounting position papers, supporting the implementation of the products, and explaining the accounting to non-Finance stakeholders and to external auditors.
Collaborate cross-functionally to embed accounting into the business not just into the books: You will collaborate with different teams in Finance and Wise to advise on the accounting for new treasury products and services under US GAAP and IFRS ensuring the processes are set up and and accounting policies updated to reflect it.
About you
Theory – strong knowledge in respect of accounting for financial instruments under US GAAP and IFRS. Professional finance qualification such as the ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent.
Practice – You have prior experience tackling technical accounting for financial instruments, and have managed accounting implementation projects and demonstrated resilience to break through and overcome challenges.
Ownership – You work independently, assume responsibility and make your own judgements. Be prepared to take ownership over complex new areas and solve problems with minimal guidance.
Adaptable - You are able to adapt and re-prioritise tasks to meet changing requirements of the business and stakeholders.
Love getting things done – You are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and take responsibility to do whatever needs doing to solve problems.
Collaborative and influencing skills – You work well in an international team environment, and know how to have an impact through others. You have partnered with internal and external stakeholders and have strong communication skills.
Development – You are keen to learn and develop your knowledge of how a FinTech and fast growing scale-up operates.
Nice to have
Experience in a US listed company
Experience implementing new products
Financial services/fintech industry exposure
For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.
We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.
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Skills Required
- Strong knowledge of accounting for financial instruments under US GAAP and IFRS
- Professional finance qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent
- Prior experience with technical accounting for financial instruments
- Experience managing accounting implementation projects
- Ability to work independently and make judgments on complex accounting matters
- Ability to adapt and reprioritize tasks to meet changing business requirements
- Strong collaboration, influencing, and communication skills
- Experience in a US-listed company
- Experience implementing new products
- Financial services or fintech industry experience
Wise Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — U.S. materials describe extensive paid leave (PTO, sick time, holidays, “Me Days,” volunteer and compassionate leave) plus a paid six‑week sabbatical after four years. Feedback suggests the time‑off package is a standout element of the offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Benefits information highlights up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave in many locations, with clear tenure qualifiers in some markets. Feedback suggests these policies are robust and a notable strength.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Company and job-posting materials indicate RSUs are a regular part of compensation, with a shift toward RSUs since 2022. Feedback suggests the equity component is a relatively substantial part of total rewards.
Wise Insights
What We Do
Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world's money. With Wise Account and Wise Business, people and businesses can hold 40 currencies, move money between countries and spend money abroad. Large companies and banks use Wise technology too; an entirely new network for the world's money. Launched in 2011, Wise is one of the world’s fastest growing, profitable tech companies. In fiscal year 2025, Wise supported around 15.6 million people and businesses, processing over $185 billion in cross-border transactions and saving customers around $2.6 billion.
Why Work With Us
We’re truly global in who we are, how we work, and how we build. Everything we do is centred around creating a world of money that’s fast, easy, fair. And open to all. Everyone who works here owns a piece of Wise, from the work they do, to the stock they hold.
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