International Accounting Manager
Job description
Who We Are:
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, totalling 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.
Our Team Members:
We're a dynamic team of 400+ 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!
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.
Your Role:
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 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.
Things You Get To Do:
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
Who You Are (Must-Haves):
- 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
Who You Might Be (Nice-to-Haves):
- 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
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
Alpaca is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.