International Accounting Manager

Diagram; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary & Stock Options

Health Benefits

New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500

Monthly Stipend: USD $150

Job summary

Alpaca, a US-headquartered brokerage firm, is seeking an experienced International Accounting Manager to oversee global accounting operations. This role includes managing multi-entity global consolidations and ensuring regulatory compliance across various jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in international accounting, familiarity with U.S. GAAP or IFRS, and proficiency in ERP systems. Competitive salary, stock options, and health benefits are included.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of accounting experience with international exposure.
• Strong understanding of intercompany accounting.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global accounting operations for multiple jurisdictions.
• Assist with financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline international processes.

Skills

Multi-entity consolidations

International accounting exposure

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or equivalent certification

Tools

ERP accounting systems

Job description

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, totalling 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.

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.

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! 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 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.

Things You Get To Do

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.

Who You Are (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.

Who You Might Be (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

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