International Accounting Manager at Alpaca

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Who We Are:</strong></p> <p>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&nbsp;<a href="https://alpaca.markets/blog/alpaca-raises-150-million-at-a-1-15b-valuation-to-build-the-global-standard-for-brokerage-infrastructure/">recent Series D funding round</a> brought our total investment to over $320 million, fueling our ambitious vision.</p> <p>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, totalling over 9 million brokerage accounts.</p> <p>Our global team is a diverse group of experienced engineers, traders, and brokerage professionals who are working to achieve our mission of&nbsp;<strong>opening financial services to everyone on the planet</strong>. 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.</p> <p>Alpaca is proudly backed by top-tier global investors, including Portage Ventures, Spark Capital, Tribe Capital, Social Leverage, Horizons Ventures, Unbound, SBI Group, Derayah Financial, Elefund, and Y Combinator.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Our Team Members:</strong></p> <p>We're a dynamic team of 380+ globally distributed members who thrive working from our favorite places around the world, with teammates spanning the USA, Canada, Japan, Hungary, Nigeria, Brazil, the UK, and beyond!<br><br>We're searching for passionate individuals eager to contribute to Alpaca's rapid growth. If you align with our core values—Stay Curious, Have Empathy, and Be Accountable—and are ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.</p></div><p><strong>Your Role:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented International Accounting Manager to oversee global accounting operations and support the company’s expanding international footprint. This role will assist with multi-entity global consolidations, ensuring accurate intercompany accounting and eliminations across multiple international jurisdictions. The International Accounting Manager will partner closely with local entities and cross-functional teams to ensure timely financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Things You Get To Do:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br><br></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"> <h3><strong>Global Accounting &amp; Consolidations</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual multi-entity global consolidations.</li> <li>Ensure accurate intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and eliminations across subsidiaries.</li> <li>Review and analyze consolidated financial results and supporting schedules.</li> <li>Support foreign currency translation and consolidation adjustments.</li> <li>Maintain accurate records of cross-border transactions and intercompany balances.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>International Entity Support</strong></h3> <ul> <li>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)</li> <li>Coordinate with local accounting providers, auditors, and consultants as needed.</li> <li>Assist local entities with month-end close activities, reporting requirements, and technical accounting matters.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and applicable local accounting regulations.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Financial Reporting &amp; Compliance</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analyses.</li> <li>Support internal and external audits across global entities.</li> <li>Assist with preparation of statutory financial statements and regulatory filings.</li> <li>Help maintain and improve internal controls and accounting policies.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Process Improvement</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Identify opportunities to streamline and automate international accounting processes.</li> <li>Assist with ERP migration and global financial systems optimization.</li> <li>Improve consolidation and reporting workflows to support scalability and efficiency.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Partner with Tax, Treasury, FP&amp;A, Payroll, Legal, and Operations teams on international business initiatives.</li> <li>Support global expansion efforts, including new entity setup and operational integration.</li> <li>Provide accounting guidance related to international transactions and operational changes.<span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Who You Are (Must-Haves):</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.</li> <li>CPA or equivalent certification preferred.</li> <li>8-10+ years of accounting experience with significant international accounting exposure.</li> <li>Strong understanding of multi-entity consolidations and intercompany accounting.</li> <li>Experience supporting global subsidiaries across multiple jurisdictions.</li> <li>Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS.</li> <li>Experience with ERP accounting systems.</li> <li>Strong Excel and financial reporting skills.</li> <li>Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.</li> <li>Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced global environment.<span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><strong>Who You Might Be</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (</span><strong>Nice-to-Haves):&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Public accounting background preferred.</li> <li>Experience in multinational, fintech, SaaS, or high-growth environments.</li> <li>Familiarity with statutory reporting requirements across EMEA, APAC, and North America.</li> <li>Experience with process automation and accounting system implementations</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><h3><strong>How We Take Care of You:</strong></h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Competitive Salary &amp; Stock Options</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Health Benefits</li> <li style="font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card</span></li> </ul> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Alpaca is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.<br></span></em></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><a href="https://files.alpaca.markets/disclosures/AlpacaRecruitmentPrivacyPolicy.pdf"><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Recruitment Privacy Policy</span></em></a></span></p></div>