Senior Director, Financial Controls

The CompanyPayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal 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. PayPal 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.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 Description Summary:This role will be responsible for internal control design and process documentation. You will work cross-functionally with the finance, product, IT and internal audit teams to ensure an effective control environment.You will work closely with process owners to help develop internal controls, modify process documentation and control design as the environment changes and partner with teams to address control gaps and deficiencies.This role is a new position reporting directly to the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO). You will build out a team (size to be determined) to help support process documentation and the control environment.The CAO team has global responsibility for accounting and external reporting. This role will work with multiple teams to ensure we maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting and to identify process improvement opportunities, as applicable.In your day-to-day role you will:Develop recommendations for process improvements or efficiency enhancements to company processes.Oversee / write narratives and prepare flowcharts documenting financial processes and current internal control procedures.Collaborate with process owners / managers to ensure ownership of all significant processes and controls.Apply and assess financial reporting impact based on knowledge of Accounting Principles (e.g., US GAAP, IFRS).Identify potential control weaknesses and create value added, relevant solutions that align with business requirements without sacrificing efficiency.Examine internal control gaps and recommend best practices.Identify and review key controls in preparation for testing.Assist as necessary with SOX walkthroughs in partnership with the Internal Audit SOX team and the Company’s external auditors.Work cross-functionally to evaluate the operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.Work with finance, IT and operations teams to ensure that audit findings and control deficiencies have action plans and are resolved timely.Stay apprised of all new SOX compliance guidelines and interpretations and new PCAOB requirements.Will lead a team of 3-5 individual contributors to support the controls program.What do you need to bring:Minimum 12 years of accounting experience with majority in an audit or internal controls related function.Previous experience leading high performing teams.Previous experience driving results in a global organization.CPA active or inactive required.Internal audit and / or experience managing a Sarbanes Oxley program a plus.Experience analyzing business processes and identifying areas for improvement and internal control optimization.Flexibility to manage multiple high priority projects and re-prioritize critical issues, as necessary.BS/BA in Business, Accounting, or similar.We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply.Additional Job Description:Subsidiary:

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0PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience. The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is $143400 to $285450.For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace.Our Benefits:At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset—you. That’s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life.Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.Belonging at PayPal:Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging.

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