Alpaca is seeking an experienced International Accounting Manager to oversee global accounting operations, ensuring accurate intercompany accounting and financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
Alpaca is a US-headquartered self-clearing broker-dealer and brokerage infrastructure for stocks, ETFs, options, crypto, fixed income, 24/5 trading, and more. Our recent Series D funding round brought our total investment to over $320 million, fueling our ambitious vision.
Amongst our subsidiaries, Alpaca is a licensed financial services company, serving hundreds of financial institutions across 40 countries with our institutional-grade APIs. This includes broker-dealers, investment advisors, wealth managers, hedge funds, and crypto exchanges, totaling over 9 million brokerage accounts.
Our global team is a diverse group of experienced engineers, traders, and brokerage professionals who are working to achieve our mission of opening financial services to everyone on the planet. We're deeply committed to open-source contributions and fostering a vibrant community, continuously enhancing our award-winning, developer-friendly API and the robust infrastructure behind it.
Global Accounting & Consolidations
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual multi-entity global consolidations.
- Ensure accurate intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and eliminations across subsidiaries.
- Review and analyze consolidated financial results and supporting schedules.
- Support foreign currency translation and consolidation adjustments.
- Maintain accurate records of cross-border transactions and intercompany balances.
International Entity Support
- Support local accounting operations and statutory compliance for entities in (but not limited to): United States, Canada, Bahamas, United Kingdom, Japan, Spain, Singapore, India, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), and United Arab Emirates (UAE).
- Coordinate with local accounting providers, auditors, and consultants as needed.
- Assist local entities with month-end close activities, reporting requirements, and technical accounting matters.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and applicable local accounting regulations.
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analyses.
- Support internal and external audits across global entities.
- Assist with preparation of statutory financial statements and regulatory filings.
- Help maintain and improve internal controls and accounting policies.
Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to streamline and automate international accounting processes.
- Assist with ERP migration and global financial systems optimization.
- Improve consolidation and reporting workflows to support scalability and efficiency.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Tax, Treasury, FP&A, Payroll, Legal, and Operations teams on international business initiatives.
- Support global expansion efforts, including new entity setup and operational integration.
- Provide accounting guidance related to international transactions and operational changes.
Must-Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
- 8-10+ years of accounting experience with significant international accounting exposure.
- Strong understanding of multi-entity consolidations and intercompany accounting.
- Experience supporting global subsidiaries across multiple jurisdictions.
- Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS.
- Experience with ERP accounting systems.
- Strong Excel and financial reporting skills.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced global environment.
Nice-to-Haves
- Public accounting background preferred.
- Experience in multinational, fintech, SaaS, or high-growth environments.
- Familiarity with statutory reporting requirements across EMEA, APAC, and North America.
- Experience with process automation and accounting system implementations.
How We Take Care of You
- Competitive Salary & Stock Options
- Health Benefits
- New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500
- Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card.