Regulatory Accountant

Company Description

Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect millions of entrepreneurs with millions of buyers around the world. As an Etsy Inc. employee, whether a team member of Etsy or Depop, you will tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and Keeping Commerce Human.

What’s the role?

We are looking for a Senior Regulatory Accountant. This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of Etsy Payments Ireland Limited (“EPIL”), Etsy, Inc.’s EEA payments subsidiary. EPIL is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland (“CBI”) as a payments institution under the EU (Payments Services) Regulations, 2018 .

The Senior Regulatory Accountant will be accountable for the day to day management and delivery of the regulatory reporting requirements of the company and will support the EPIL Finance team in ensuring the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results.

As an integral member of the Etsy Controllers group you will have exposure to a wide variety of rewarding challenges. You are passionate about juggling multiple priorities in a dynamic and fluid organisation. You are detail-oriented as well as highly organised and can approach work with a mindset of constant improvement and increased efficiency. Of course you are also an outstanding teammate, willing to jump in on projects as the work and deadlines demand.

This is a full-time position. In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for an equity package, an annual performance bonus, and our competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Etsy. This role requires your presence in Etsy’s Dublin office once or twice per week depending on your proximity to the office. Candidates living within commutable distance of our Dublin office, may be the first to be considered. Learn more details about our work modes and workplace safety policies here.

What’s this team like at Etsy?

This team plays an important role in supporting Etsy’s broader financial operations. We work cross-functionally with a variety of teams across the business and contribute to projects that help drive efficiency, accuracy, and scale. Team members are collaborative, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.

What does the day-to-day look like?

• Ownership of financial regulatory reporting requirements for EPIL
• Support EPIL Management team in the creation,maintenance and implementation of financial risk management policies in line with regulatory requirements
• Support the EPIL Finance team in the management of all Capital requirements of the regulated payments subsidiary ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Ownership and development of the safeguarding process, identifying key data points and supporting the build out of those data points in order to ensure a robust safeguarding process that is in compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Proactively collaborate with partner teams in outsourced functions to understand any proposed changes that may impact the regulated business and reporting requirements e.g. changes in processes, products, external partners or new payment methods.
• Manage the day to day US GAAP reporting obligations including month end close, balance sheet reconciliations & analytics.
• Ownership of local Statutory compliance: management of audit & preparation of Financial Statements
• Support the EPIL Management team with any Central Bank Inspections and/or requests
• Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require! You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at Etsy's discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law.

Qualities that will help you thrive in this role are:

• Professional Accounting Qualification required - ACA, ACCA, CIMA or local country equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience working within a regulated environment. Large Tech/Big 4 experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of EU Regulation and regulatory reporting requirements e.g CBI Reporting Requirements for Payment Institutions, EBA guidelines and PSD2
• Ideally you have an operational knowledge of payments, and an ability to understand industry and regulatory changes and how those impact the regulated entity.
• High energy level, with a demonstrable hands-on approach, and who thrives in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong Excel skills
• Exposure to Workday &/or another ERP systems is an advantage
• Experience of process improvement & project management
• You are highly organised and adapt quickly to change.
• You are confident working independently and following tasks through to completion and meeting commitments, whilst actively seeking support as necessary
• You have excellent communications skills and the ability to build remote relationships.
• Fluent in written and spoken English. Bilingual in a second language is a plus.

Additional Information

What's Next

If you're interested in joining the team at Etsy, please share your resume with us and feel free to include a cover letter if you'd like. As we hope you've seen already, Etsy is a place that values individuality and variety. We don't want you to be like everyone else -- we want you to be like you! So tell us what you're all about.

Our Promise

At Etsy, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace furthers relevance, resilience, and longevity. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. Etsy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know. While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills.