[Remote] Senior Technical Accounting Manager at Kraken

United States

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Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required, CPA and MBA preferred
  • Minimum of 10+ years progressive experience in corporate accounting and/or public accounting
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting and financial reporting requirements, IFRS a plus
  • Previous experience in business combinations, derivatives and complex financial instruments
  • Understanding of complex business and information technology management processes and controls
  • Experience as finance lead for post-merger integration

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a U.S. GAAP and Kraken accounting policy subject matter expert
  • Provide counsel to internal stakeholders including interpretation, application, and implementation of accounting and finance policies
  • Evaluate targets financial practices such as historical and projected earnings and cash flows, contingencies, commitments, as well as quality of assets and internal control structure
  • Post-deal integration: Identify integration and post-transaction transition issues
  • Assist with the adoption of new U.S. GAAP accounting standards including coordinating with accounting process owners, developing implementation plans, and executing process, system, and financial reporting disclosure changes
  • Assist with preparation and review of disclosures in Kraken’s financial statements
  • Assist with the preparation of financial statements
  • Evaluation of complex technical accounting issues as needed
  • Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Kraken

Cryptocurrency exchange for buying and trading

About Kraken

Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade various digital assets. It offers features that cater to both beginners and experienced traders, making it easy to navigate the cryptocurrency market. Users can execute trades with high liquidity, which means their transactions are completed quickly. The platform charges low transaction fees, sometimes as low as 0%, helping users keep more of their profits. Kraken also provides advanced charting tools to help investors track their investments effectively. Security is a major focus, with multiple protective measures in place to keep user assets safe. The platform supports 70 different asset pairs and is continuously expanding its offerings. Additionally, Kraken offers 24/7 global support to assist users with any questions or issues.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$108.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Crypto & Web3, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity plan
401k contribution plan
Vacation & Generous PTO
Paid Tranings

Risks

Increased competition from Binance and Coinbase could impact Kraken's market share.
Regulatory scrutiny in the EU may raise Kraken's compliance costs.
The volatility of cryptocurrency prices can affect Kraken's revenue from transaction fees.

Differentiation

Kraken offers both spot and futures trading for over 40 digital assets.
The platform provides advanced charting tools for professional traders and technical analysts.
Kraken's 24/7 global support ensures assistance for users at any time.

Upsides

Kraken's acquisition of Staked enhances its staking services for consumers and institutions.
Sponsorship deals with major soccer clubs boost Kraken's visibility and brand recognition.
The rise of crypto derivatives attracts advanced traders to Kraken's sophisticated tools.

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