Financial Services Accounting Manager

Company: eBay
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts. Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet. Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all. About The Team And The Role: The eBay Controllership team wants a motivated professional combining technical and operational accounting skills. The role is an Experienced Accounting Manager supporting the Financial Services business. Successful candidates bring their accounting and process knowledge to a collaborative, high-growth environment. The success of this role will largely be dependent on the ability to manage and collaborate with partners across multiple geographies while ensuring month-end close activities are completed on time and with precision in accordance with accounting and reporting requirements. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proactive approach to identifying issues, strong critical thinking skills, and the ability to improve accounting processes with a long-term, scalable perspective. What You Will Accomplish: Lead the month-end close and ensure the integrity and completeness of the Financial Services P&L and Balance Sheet, including accruals, key reserves and estimates, journal entries, account reconciliations, fluctuation analyses, accounting positions, and related disclosures. Prepare and present month-end close reporting packages to internal and cross-functional stakeholders. Be a trusted and strategic Controlling partner across cross functional groups such as Finance, Accounting Policy, SOX, Tax, Legal, Shared Services, Finance Information Technology, Product, and Business teams. Support business initiatives through identifying accounting requirements, providing accounting guidance, and ensuring implementation of relevant financial controls/processes. Assess SOX implications, modify/implement controls as appropriate, and manage accounting process reviews with internal/external auditors. Drive a forward-looking, innovation-oriented mindset by continuously challenging both existing accounting processes and new initiatives, proactively seeking opportunities to leverage automation, data intelligence, and emerging technologies (including AI/ML), and reimagining how work is designed to enhance scalability, insight, and efficiency across the close and control environment. What You Will Bring: Independent, proactive professional with strong sense of ownership and the following: At least 7 years of experience in Accounting; Experience in public accounting and within a large, high-growth company is a plus CPA or equivalent preferred Comprehensive understanding of US GAAP, SOX, and standard accounting processes and controls Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to listen to the needs of others, articulate issues clearly, and present findings/recommendations persuasively. Demonstrated analytical and structured problem-solving capabilities, with experience applying these skills to resolve operational accounting process and system issues. Ability to collaborate and influence in a cross-functional environment, including working with all levels and across multiple locations. Adaptability in evolving environments, with demonstrated ability to leverage systems to improve accounting processes and controls. Ability to set priorities, manage competing demands, and deliver results in a high-growth, evolving environment. Experience with ERP systems; experience with SAP / S4Hana is a plus Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance Additional Details The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below: $103,600 - $177,800 Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at talent@ebay.com . We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. 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