Director, Product Accounting Controller at FalconX

New City, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cryptocurrency, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

BA/BS in Accounting or related field
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent preferred
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with significant experience in a leadership role in similar industries (digital assets, banking, broker-dealer, hedge fund, etc.), with a minimum of 7+ years in senior management leading large global teams
Strong knowledge and leadership in accounting operations, with proven experience in building, developing, mentoring, and inspiring a diverse, high-performing professional accounting team globally
Experience in system implementation and project management
Background in financial services, fintech, banking, crypto, or exchanges is strongly preferred
Hands-on knowledge of working/operating in an environment with an ERP (like NetSuite)

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the platform/product accounting team, driving efficiency and automation to meet the demands of our high-growth environment
Oversee the monthly global financial close process, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of global consolidation
Bring knowledge around technical accounting issues such as revenue recognition, derivatives, borrowing/lending, spot, consolidation, stock options, business combinations, MTM accounting, and other accounting matters
Own the general ledger and recording of all business transactions, including detailed analysis and reconciliation of accounts, while ensuring compliance with US GAAP, local accounting requirements, and internal policies
Enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency within the Controllership organization by streamlining and improving processes and internal controls
Manage annual external audit preparation and oversight, liaising with finance transformation, tax, treasury, legal, and other functions
Build and lead a strong global team through active recruiting, motivating, coaching, training, and mentoring team members
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives and provide financial insights
Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; consolidation of various entities to deliver the Group’s results
Provide explanations for queries from auditors, regulators and authorities
Designing and implementing processes, policies & procedures, internal control framework, etc
Coordination with external auditors and other relevant teams in/out of the organization
Assist with system integrations and optimizations
Support ad hoc financial information requests and other special projects as assigned
Provide support for internal and external audits related to specific areas of responsibility
Embrace and uphold a culture of open-mindedness and proactive problem-solving
Adapt to rapidly changing priorities with agility and flexibility
Build strong relationships across the organization to drive collaborative success

Skills

US GAAP

Revenue Recognition

Derivatives Accounting

MTM Accounting

Financial Close

General Ledger

Account Reconciliation

Internal Controls

External Audit

Business Combinations

Stock Options

Consolidation

FalconX

Institutional crypto trading platform for financial institutions

About FalconX

FalconX is an institutional crypto trading platform that simplifies the trading of digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum for financial institutions. It provides clear price discovery and efficient trade execution, allowing clients to trade without concerns about hidden fees. The platform is trusted by major financial institutions and offers tailored services such as trade execution, credit, and treasury management. FalconX aims to deliver a reliable and comprehensive trading experience for institutional investors in the digital asset market.

San Mateo, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$415.4MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Performance Bonus

Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition in crypto derivatives could pressure FalconX's profit margins.

Regulatory scrutiny may impact the adoption of FalconX's auto-liquidation service in APAC.

Expansion into FX market may lead to integration challenges and operational risks.

Differentiation

FalconX eliminates slippage and hidden fees using advanced data science techniques.

The platform is trusted by major financial institutions for its reliability and effectiveness.

FalconX offers a comprehensive suite of services tailored for institutional clients.

Upsides

Acquisition of Arbelos Markets strengthens FalconX's position in the crypto derivatives market.

Launch of auto-liquidation service enhances capital efficiency for APAC crypto miners.

New FX desk in London expands FalconX's service offerings into traditional markets.

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