Manager, Accounting

The Company
PayPal 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.
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 PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal 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 PayPal, 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:
This job drives accounting activities. You’ll lead multiple process workstreams through exploration, gap analysis, integration planning, execution, and problem-solving. Additionally, you’ll identify finance-related risks and collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate them, discuss finance and accounting concepts across the organization, and influence execution of plans through strong interpersonal skills. You’ll also proactively engage in resolving potential conflicts between Finance and non-Finance functions.
Job Description:
Essential Responsibilities:
Lead several process workstreams through explorations, gap analysis, integration planning, execution, and problem solving
Identify finance-related risks and partner with cross-functional teams to mitigate the identified risks
Discuss finance/accounting concepts with others across the organization
Lead and drive execution of plans and influence where you do not have direct authority through strong interpersonal skills
Proactively engage, evaluate, and drive resolution of potential conflicts between various Finance and non-Finance functions
Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
Work collaboratively with workstream leads and subject matter experts to arrive at risk-based approaches related to tactical execution steps
Comfort with problem solving and creative solutioning
Minimum Qualifications:
5+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities
Master Data Projects & Blackline Governance – Oversight
Review and approve MDM requests for GL accounts/ GL hierarchy updates
Oversee and review GL Master data checklist for new accounts and reviewers
Lead Chart of Accounts Governance improvement project workstreams (including but not limited to: System enhancements in SAP/MDM space, Process optimizations, Stakeholder management and training)
Oversee accounts updated using the Data Steward Role in MDM
Drive Blackline continuous improvements execution, including ledger and team structure and custom field updates
Partner with Blackline system teams and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver project milestones on time
Reconciliation governance: review the materials for leadership readout and present the monthly results to Senior Director, Accounting Operations
Oversee SAP FX Revaluation variants for Monetary General Ledger account
M&A Accounting Oversight
Supervise corporate M&A accounting activities including new acquisitions, entity mergers and closures
Coordinate with M&A integration teams and provide accounting guidance on entity transitions
Maintain standardized processes and controls documentation across MDM and M&A functions
Communicate proactively with leadership on status, escalations, and process improvements
People Leadership & Team Development
Directly supervise the Senior Accountant – Governance & M&A; provide coaching, feedback, and performance guidance
Delegate tasks effectively, manage workload distribution, and provide backup coverage planning
Identify skill gaps and support team development through training and stretch assignments
Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA/CA/CMA preferred)
7-10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role
Strong working knowledge of Master Data Management (MDM) processes, including OIM, hierarchy management, and GL setup
Experience with Blackline or similar close/reconciliation management platforms
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a global, fast-paced environment