Accounting Manager, Payments Compliance

Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system.

• →Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including obligations related to customer funds, corporate cash management, and general ledger maintenance for our payments entities.
• →Ensure compliance with U.S. state and federal money transmission laws and regulations.
• →Prepare and analyze U.S. GAAP-compliant financial statements and secondary books, as required by MTL regulations.
• →Oversee month-end and year-end close processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• →Collaborate with internal teams to maintain accurate financial records and facilitate audit preparations.
• →Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to meet regulatory compliance standards.
• →Foster cross-functional collaboration with legal, finance, treasury, tax, product, and R&D teams to deliver innovative and scalable solutions.
• →Drive process automation initiatives to streamline journal entries, reporting, and system integrations, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
• →Take ownership of ad-hoc requests and special projects, demonstrating adaptability and proactive problem-solving

• →Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Qualified Chartered Accountant.
• →Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible accounting and finance experience, with at least 3 years in the tech industry, preferably in fintech or money transmission services.
• →Understanding of the U.S. Money Transmission Laws and licensing requirements is a plus.
• →Detail-oriented with strong project management and organizational skills; willing to delve deep into processes and systems.
• →Exceptional people management skills, with a collaborative work style and commitment to achieving results.
• →Strong managerial, planning, organizational, decision-making, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• →Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP revenue recognition requirements.
• →Experience with Netsuite ERP and business systems data warehouse infrastructure is preferred.
• →Ability to thrive in a dynamic accounting department, effectively managing multiple entities, projects, and deliverables.
• →No specific background or experience with Payment Compliance is required to be successful in this role.

Rippling is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics, Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email accomodations@rippling.com

Rippling highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. For office-based employees (employees who live within a defined radius of a Rippling office), Rippling considers working in the office, at least three days a week under current policy, to be an essential function of the employee's role.

This role will receive a competitive salary + benefits + equity. The salary for US-based employees will be aligned with one of the ranges below based on location; see which tier applies to your location here.

A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed below.

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