VP, Controller

The Company

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. 

We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.

We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards.  Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. 

Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day.  We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on VP, Corporate Controller to lead our global accounting and financial reporting organization as we continue to scale. The VP, Corporate Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the company's external and internal financial reporting. This individual will oversee SEC reporting, serve as a key partner to Investor Relations, set global technical accounting policy, own sustainability/ESG reporting, and provide oversight across product accounting, credit accounting, and operating expense/corporate cost accounting teams. This role requires a leader who can operate at both the strategic and technical level, translating complex accounting matters into clear guidance for the business, the Board, and external stakeholders.

Job Description:

Specific responsibilities include:

SEC Reporting & External Financial Reporting

• Own the preparation, review, and filing of all SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy statements, ensuring compliance with SEC rules, GAAP, and other regulatory requirements.
• Manage the quarterly and annual close and external reporting calendar, coordinating cross-functionally with Legal, Investor Relations, and external auditors.
• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors on financial statement audits, quarterly reviews, and technical accounting matters.
• Maintain and enhance disclosure controls and procedures, and support management's assessment of internal control over financial reporting (SOX/ICFR).
• Partner closely with Investor Relations on earnings releases, earnings call materials, investor presentations, and non-GAAP reconciliations.
• Provide technical accounting and financial reporting expertise to support investor and analyst inquiries.
• Support preparation of Board and Audit Committee materials related to financial performance and reporting matters.

Technical Accounting & Global Policy

• Set and maintain global technical accounting policies and procedures, ensuring consistent application across all business units and geographies.
• Research and document accounting positions for complex and emerging transactions (e.g., revenue recognition, credit losses/CECL, business combinations, equity, new products).
• Monitor emerging accounting standards (FASB/IASB) and lead impact assessments and implementation efforts for new pronouncements.
• Provide accounting guidance and training to business partners and finance teams globally.

Sustainability / ESG Reporting

• Own the company's sustainability and ESG reporting function, including data governance, controls, and disclosure in alignment with evolving regulatory frameworks (e.g., SEC climate disclosure rules, CSRD, ISSB/IFRS S1 & S2, GRI).
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (Legal, Risk, Sustainability, Operations) to ensure accurate collection, validation, and reporting of ESG metrics.
• Build scalable controls and processes over sustainability data comparable to financial reporting rigor.

Accounting Oversight

Provide oversight and leadership to the following functional teams:

• Accounting for the company's processing products and platforms, credit products, credit allowances/CECL reserving and operating expenses, including partnering closely with the Company’s finance teams to understand and explain variances versus last year, forecast and budget.
• Support the Company’s US Bank information, including with accounting shared services.
• Oversee preparation and review of the consolidated balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.
• Drive process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement across close and reporting processes.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing global accounting organization; manage senior accounting leaders across each functional area.

QualificationsRequired

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Active CPA license
• 12+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including significant time in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and public company corporate accounting/reporting
• Deep expertise in US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements; public company reporting experience required
• Experience with financial services, fintech, or payments industry accounting matters (e.g., credit losses, CECL, financial instruments)
• Demonstrated experience partnering with Investor Relations and supporting external communications
• Experience building or maturing ESG/sustainability reporting programs
• Strong people leadership experience managing multiple accounting functions/teams, including global teams
• Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to executive leadership, Audit Committee, and Board

Preferred

• Prior experience as a Controller, Chief Accounting Officer, or similar senior reporting leader at a multi-billion dollar public company
• Experience with ERP and reporting systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Workday, NetSuite) and financial close/consolidation tools (e.g., OneStream, Blackline, HFM)
• MBA or advanced degree
• Experience with international/multi-entity consolidations

Core Competencies

• Strategic Leadership: Ability to shape accounting strategy and build organization for future state, not just manage day-to-day
• Operational Excellence: Drive process improvements, build controls, and ensure consistency across large organizations
• Business Acumen: Understand business drivers, think strategically about how accounting can enable growth, and partner effectively with business leaders
• Technical Depth: Deep expertise in GAAP, SEC reporting, revenue recognition, consolidations, and complex accounting standards
• Change Leadership: Comfortable driving transformation, building buy-in, and moving teams through significant organizational change
• People Development: Demonstrated ability to attract, develop, and retain strong talent; coach people through challenges
• Communication: Clear communicator who can explain complex accounting topics to non-finance audiences; comfort presenting to executive leadership
• Problem Solving: Solutions-oriented mindset; comfort jumping into ambiguous situations and driving clarity and resolution

Subsidiary:

PayPal

Travel Percent:

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The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is:

Primary Location | Pay Range:

New York City, New York: ($250,000.00 - $360,000.00 Annually)

Additional Location(s) | Pay Range:

Chicago, Illinois: ($250,000.00 - $360,000.00 Annually) Austin, Texas: ($250,000.00 - $360,000.00 Annually) San Jose, California: ($250,000.00 - $360,000.00 Annually) Scottsdale, Arizona: ($250,000.00 - $360,000.00 Annually) Omaha, Nebraska: ($250,000.00 - $360,000.00 Annually) Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.

PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. When making an application directly, we will never ask you to share passwords, one-time passcodes (OTP), or verification codes.  Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. All communication regarding your application will come from official PayPal email domains. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately.  To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us. 

For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

Our Benefits:

At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset-you. That’s why we offer comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing—physical, emotional, and financial—delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.

Who We Are:

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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected].

Belonging at PayPal: 

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.

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