Sr Manager, SEC Reporting
About The Position
The Senior Manager, SEC Reporting will lead the preparation and review of PayPal’s SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations. The role drives the financial statement filing process and timeline and requires strong project management and communication skills, along with the ability to partner with and influence teams across Controllership, Tax, FP&A, Legal, Investor Relations, and other functions. The position calls for deep technical knowledge of US GAAP and SEC requirements, as well as sound judgment in forming and defending positions when guidance is ambiguous or unavailable. The Senior Manager will prepare materials for the Disclosure Committee, Audit Committee, and other executive audiences, and identify and deliver improvements to reporting processes, including automation. The role also partners with PayPal business leaders and the wider finance organization on accounting and reporting matters, supports finance transformation and process enhancements, provides accounting expertise and leadership, and consults with business partners about significant transactions and their potential accounting impact.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Active CPA credential.
- Direct, hands-on experience preparing and reviewing Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K for a large accelerated filer, including financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, disclosure checklists, tie-outs, and Inline XBRL tagging.
- Experience designing, documenting, and operating SOX internal controls and disclosure controls over external reporting, including coordination with Internal Audit and external auditors.
- Deep knowledge of SEC reporting requirements, including Regulation S-X, Regulation S-K, SAB Topics, and staff C&DIs.
- Technical knowledge across US GAAP topics including revenue recognition (ASC 606), credit losses (ASC 326), transfers of financial assets (ASC 860), consolidation and VIEs (ASC 810), business combinations (ASC 805), equity securities and equity method (ASC 321/323), share-based compensation and EPS (ASC 718, 260), derivatives and hedging (ASC 815), and segment reporting (ASC 280).
- Ability to research and interpret accounting and disclosure guidance, exercise professional judgment, support conclusions, and assess and implement new accounting standards and SEC rules across a multinational organization.
- Experience with non-GAAP financial measures, regulatory compliance, preparation and review of reconciliations, and governance of company non-GAAP reporting policies.
- Ability to assess and challenge disclosure appropriateness and effectiveness, benchmark against peer filers, and monitor FASB, SEC, and PCAOB developments and emerging disclosure trends.
- Proven project management skills, including building and maintaining a reporting calendar, coordinating deliverables across multiple functions, and sustaining quality under tight, recurring deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to partner with and influence cross-functional teams, including Controllership, Tax, FP&A, Legal, Investor Relations, and external auditors.
- Experience preparing executive-level materials and tailoring technical detail to the audience; strong presentation-building skills.
- Experience reviewing the work of and mentoring less experienced team members, setting priorities, providing constructive feedback, and strengthening team technical capabilities.
- Track record of improving or automating accounting and reporting processes, paired with a control mindset that avoids weakening the control environment.
Nice To Haves
- Big 4 public accounting foundation combined with external reporting and accounting policy experience at a large public company.
- Experience preparing or reviewing proxy statement financial disclosures in partnership with Legal and HR.
- Experience supporting earnings releases and investor materials, including tying out financial content and coordinating with Investor Relations, FP&A, and Communications.
- Experience with AI-enabled workflows, disclosure management platforms (Workiva preferred), or other reporting technology.
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation and review of PayPal SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, in compliance with US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations.
- Drive the financial statement filing process and timeline, coordinating reporting deliverables across functions and maintaining quality under recurring deadlines.
- Partner with business leaders and the wider finance organization on accounting and reporting matters.
- Drive accounting support within finance transformation programs and other process enhancements.
- Provide accounting expertise and leadership to finance and business organizations.
- Consult regularly with business partners to stay informed about significant transactions and their potential accounting impact.
- Prepare Disclosure Committee, Audit Committee, and other executive-level materials.
- Identify and deliver reporting process improvements, including automation, while maintaining an effective control environment.
- Coordinate with Controllership, Tax, FP&A, Legal, Investor Relations, external auditors, and other partners on reporting and accounting matters.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- Healthcare coverage for employees and their families.
- Resources to support financial security and mental health.
- Annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
