Head of Finance Operations

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Who we are

About Stripe

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone’s reach while doing the most important work of your career.

About the team

Our Finance teams don’t just provide and process data, but own strategy, use technology to drive solutions, influence their business partners and create company value. The Finance Operations team operates in a fast-paced environment and collaborates significantly with cross-functional and international teams.

What you’ll do

In this strategic leadership role, the team leader will be pivotal in shaping and driving the next phase of Finance Operations at Stripe. By defining and evangelizing a clear vision, the leader will not only set the strategic direction but also inspire and manage a developing team of the Finance Operations leaders. The consolidation of these functions under this role include Global Procurement, Billing and Collection, User Contract management, and Payroll.

Responsibilities

• Define the Procurement strategy to significantly improve the user experience while maintaining high standards of quality, compliance and cost effectiveness across source-to-pay
• Develop and deliver the roadmap to affordably scale the accounts payable, expense reporting and supplier set up processes
• Work with the respective business teams to launch the core services for new products and geographies
• Assess implications of new regulatory or compliance requirements on the source-to-pay function
• Own critical financial controls and accounting for key organizational processes including new entity creation and M&A
• Partner with internal systems to develop world-class systems and automation which will promote user satisfaction, reduce Cost per Transaction and eliminate manual work
• Bring strategic leadership to large, cross-company operational initiatives and promote Stripe on Stripe initiatives such as vendor payment automation
• Energetically lead a team of high-performing procurement professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to help them excel
• Nurture deep, trusted partnerships with leaders across Stripe showcasing the value of the procurement function and how it aligns with broader business goals

Who you are

We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum requirements

• 15+ years of relevant experience in procurement, corporate accounting, business finance or related fields
• Business partnership experience, which includes influencing executive decision-making, stewarding sound business judgment and execution, and championing a team-oriented, cross-functional mindset
• Understand and anticipate global procurement needs, including navigating Stripe’s entity specific regulatory and operational requirements and reporting commitments to tax authoritiesDemonstrated success as a leader and people manager, which includes exceptional stakeholder management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred qualifications

• Work experience within the technology industry and/or within a high-growth business
• Experience working with global and/or remote teams and successfully driving alignment and standardization across time zones
• MBA, Master’s degree, or professional qualification in a relevant field
• Oracle, Anaplan, or other equivalent application experience

Hybrid work at Stripe

Office-assigned Stripes spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This hits a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility about how to do this in a way that makes sense for individuals and their teams.

Pay and benefits

The annual US base salary range for this role is $250,900 - $376,300. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.

Additional benefits for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; medical, dental, and vision benefits; and wellness stipends.

We look forward to hearing from you

At Stripe, we're looking for people with passion, grit, and integrity. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your skills and passion will stand out—and set you apart—especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns. At Stripe, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions. Join us.