VP, Controller

PayPal•San Jose, CA

3d•$250,000 - $360,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.