VP, Controller

The Company Pay Pal  has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, Pay Pal 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. Pay Pal 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 Pay Pal or Venmo account balance, Pay Pal 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 Pay Pal, 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…