International Accounting Manager

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented International Accounting Manager to oversee global accounting operations and support our expanding international footprint. This role will lead multi-entity global consolidations, ensure accurate intercompany accounting and eliminations across multiple international jurisdictions, and partner closely with local finance teams and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver timely financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Global Accounting & Consolidations

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual multi-entity global consolidations
• Ensure accurate intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and eliminations across global subsidiaries
• Review and analyze consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules
• Manage foreign currency translation, consolidation adjustments, and CTA accounting
• Maintain accurate records of cross-border transactions and intercompany balances
• Support the global month-end and year-end close processes

International Entity Support

• Support accounting operations and statutory compliance across entities in the United States, Canada, Bahamas, United Kingdom, Japan, Spain, Singapore, India, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), and United Arab Emirates (UAE)
• Coordinate with local accounting firms, auditors, tax advisors, and consultants
• Partner with regional finance teams to ensure timely month-end close and financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and applicable local accounting standards and regulations

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analyses
• Support internal and external audits across global entities
• Assist in preparing statutory financial statements and regulatory filings
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and documentation

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify opportunities to automate and improve international accounting processes
• Support ERP implementations, migrations, and financial systems optimization
• Enhance consolidation, reporting, and close processes to improve scalability and efficiency
• Develop standardized accounting procedures across international entities

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with Tax, Treasury, FP&A, Payroll, Legal, Operations, and People teams on international business initiatives
• Support global expansion efforts, including new entity setup, acquisitions, and operational integration
• Provide accounting guidance on international transactions, entity structures, and business initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA or equivalent professional accounting certification preferred
• 8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant international accounting experience
• Strong expertise in multi-entity consolidations and intercompany accounting
• Experience supporting accounting operations across multiple global jurisdictions
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP; IFRS experience strongly preferred
• Experience working with enterprise ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Workday Financials)
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial reporting capabilities
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth global environment

Nice to Have

• Public accounting experience (Big Four or national firm preferred)
• Experience in fintech, financial services, SaaS, or other high-growth technology companies
• Familiarity with statutory reporting requirements across North America, EMEA, and APAC
• Experience with ERP implementations, accounting system migrations, or finance transformation initiatives
• Experience with consolidation software (e.g., OneStream, BlackLine, FloQast, or similar)
• Knowledge of SOX controls and internal control frameworks
• Experience supporting international expansion and new legal entity launches

We Offer

• 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

About the Company

Alpaca is a US-headquartered, global leader in agent-first brokerage infrastructure for stocks, ETFs, options, crypto, fixed income, 24/5 trading, and more. 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 10 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. Alpaca is proudly backed by $400 million in funding from top-tier global investors including Portage Ventures, Spark Capital, Tribe Capital, Social Leverage, Horizons Ventures, Opera Tech Ventures, SBI Group, Derayah Financial, Unbound, Peak XV, Elefund, and Y Combinator.

Alpaca is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.