Head of Reporting & Technical Accounting

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $146K - $234K

Kraken is building the future of crypto with a world-class team united by a desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology. As a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values, Kraken aims to accelerate the global adoption of crypto for financial freedom and inclusion. Krakenites are industry pioneers developing premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers.

Company Information

Kraken is a fully remote company with employees in over 70 countries speaking more than 50 languages. The company is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.

The Opportunity

The Head of Reporting and Technical Accounting will be an integral part of the Finance team, reporting directly to the Chief Accounting Officer. This role will collaborate with Finance and Accounting leadership, as well as stakeholders in legal, acquisitions, and business line leads.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team across regulatory reporting, financial reporting, M&A, and technical accounting.
• Evaluate new US GAAP pronouncements and complex transactions; oversee technical research and disclosure review.
• Build strong relationships with external auditors and accounting technical advisors.
• Manage the preparation and distribution of internal and external financial statements and reports.
• Manage SEC filings including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, S-1s, and private placement memorandums.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies in collaboration with broader finance teams.
• Review financial statements for U.S. and international subsidiaries to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Partner on drafting technical accounting memos and policies, ensuring clarity and alignment in implementation.
• Develop and maintain the integrity of the financial reporting process and financial controls.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field.
• Certification: Active CPA required with deep knowledge of US GAAP.
• Experience:
  • 10+ years of accounting or audit experience.
  • At least 5 years in corporate SEC reporting and disclosure.
  • Background in financial services, fintech, banking, or exchanges.
  • Experience with complex financial instruments like derivatives.
  • Familiarity with regulatory and subsidiary-level reporting.
• Skills:
  • Comfortable operating in ambiguity, with a pragmatic approach to accounting decisions and deal assessments.
  • Proficient with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or NetSuite.
  • Workiva or similar reporting platforms is a plus.
  • Collaborative, innovative, and flexible, with strong cross-functional relationship-building skills.

Nice to Haves

• Experience or knowledge of cryptocurrency.
• Experience at a Big 4 or national accounting firm.

Application Instructions

This job is accepting ongoing applications with no application deadline.

Additional Information

• Applicants are permitted to redact or remove identifying information on their resume related to age, date of birth, or educational attendance/graduation dates.
• Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.