PayPal
VP, Controller
$250K–$360K
New York City, New York, United States of America +5 · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 9, 2026
- Location
- New York City, New York, United States of America
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
San Jose, California, United States of America
Austin, Texas, United States of America - Experience
- 12+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including significant time in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and public company corporate accounting/reporting.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
About the job
Leads PayPal’s global accounting and financial reporting organization, overseeing SEC reporting, technical accounting policy, ESG reporting, and accounting teams.
What you'll do
- Lead SEC filings, close and external reporting, auditor relationships, disclosure controls, and Investor Relations reporting support.
- Set global accounting policy and guide complex accounting matters and new standards; oversee accounting across products, credit, and operating expenses.
- Own ESG reporting and data controls, and develop a high-performing global accounting organization while improving close and reporting processes.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; active CPA license.
- Deep expertise in US GAAP and SEC reporting, with public company reporting experience.
- Experience in financial services, fintech, or payments accounting; experience partnering with Investor Relations and supporting external communications.
- Experience developing ESG/sustainability reporting programs and leading multiple accounting teams, including global teams.
Nice to have
- Prior Controller, Chief Accounting Officer, or similar senior reporting role at a multi-billion dollar public company.
- Experience with ERP/reporting systems, international consolidations, or an MBA/advanced degree.
Pay
USD 250,000.00 - USD 360,000.00 annually base salary (New York City, New York); USD 250,000.00 - USD 360,000.00 annually base salary (Chicago, Illinois); USD 250,000.00 - USD 360,000.00 annually base salary (Austin, Texas); USD 250,000.00 - USD 360,000.00 annually base salary (San Jose, California); USD 250,000.00 - USD 360,000.00 annually base salary (Scottsdale, Arizona); USD 250,000.00 - USD 360,000.00 annually base salary (Omaha, Nebraska)
Tools
US GAAP, SEC, FASB/IASB, CECL, Oracle, SAP, Workday, NetSuite
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