PayPal · 18 hours ago
Director, Accounting Policy
San Jose, California, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$152K/yr - $262K/yr
10+ years expPayPal is a global leader in commerce, providing innovative experiences for consumers and businesses. The Director of Accounting Policy will lead the Finance organization in developing and implementing accounting policies that ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations, serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.
E-Commerce PlatformsFinTechMobile PaymentsTransaction Processing
Responsibilities
Manage a team of financial controllers and ensure their effective performance
Perform risk assessments and identify improvements in the control and risk management framework
Develop and maintain accounting and reporting processes in compliance with laws and regulations
Monitor Key Performance Indicators and Key Risk Indicators to drive operational performance
Ensure regulatory compliance of outsourced activities
Manage the month close process and present reports to senior leadership
As a finance leader, you will help shape the strategy for CAO and finance, and influence decision making of stakeholders across the enterprise
Serve as the primary technical accounting authority, applying exceptional professional judgment, for complex and judgment-intensive transactions, including revenue recognition, financial instruments, business combinations, consolidations and equity investments, fair value and impairments, derivatives and hedging, and share-based compensation
Lead the evaluation, development, and maintenance of the company’s accounting policies to ensure alignment with U.S. GAAP, SEC requirements, and industry practices
Monitor, interpret, and implement new accounting and regulatory standards (FASB, SEC, and IFRS), simplifying complex guidance into practical, scalable policies and implementation plans
Prepare clear, concise, and well-reasoned technical accounting memos, and present recommendations effectively to senior leadership and external auditors
Act as a trusted advisor to Finance, Legal, Treasury, Tax, FP&A, Investor Relations, and business partners, providing timely guidance on accounting implications of strategic initiatives and transactions and managing complexity and ambiguity by creating clarity and alignment across stakeholders
Partner closely with external auditors, leading technical discussions and resolving complex accounting matters efficiently
Mentor and coach team members to strengthen technical accounting expertise, professional judgment, and leadership capabilities
Encourage a proactive and creative mindset, promoting continuous improvement in processes and innovative thinking in how accounting challenges are addressed
Qualification
Required
10+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience
15+ years of progressive experience in technical accounting, including public accounting and/or relevant industry experience
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC guidance with demonstrated ability to apply standards using exceptional professional judgment in complex, ambiguous situations, with specific emphasis on revenue recognition, derivatives and hedging, debt and equity investments, share-based compensation, and business combinations and divestitures
Strong collaboration, relationship-building, and influencing skills across a matrixed organization with a proven ability to distill complexity into clear, practical guidance and influence decision-making
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with superior presentation abilities and experience presenting to executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Demonstrated success in coaching and developing teams, building both technical excellence and leadership capability
Proactive, creative problem-solver with strong analytical skills and sound judgment
Preferred
Experience in technology, fintech, or financial services preferred
Benefits
Flexible work environment
Employee shares options
Health and life insurance
Company
PayPal
PayPal is a financial service company that provides online payment solutions to its users worldwide.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$12.17BKey Investors
Kohlberg Kravis RobertsBlueRun Ventures
2025-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $6.95B
2023-06-07Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2015-07-20IPO
Leadership Team
Simon Bladon
CEO, UK
chaloem khompitoon
President & CEO
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