Role in brief
Gemini, a global crypto and Web3 platform, seeks an Accounting Manager to lead daily accounting operations and financial reporting. This role involves managing the close process, ensuring GAAP compliance, and contributing to SOX implementation. It suits an experienced accountant with strong technical skills, ideally in digital assets, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can mentor others.
About the role
This role focuses on managing daily accounting operations and ensuring financial integrity within a crypto and Web3 environment. The Accounting Manager will oversee the financial close process, prepare and review journal entries, and reconcile accounts. A key part of the work involves analyzing financial statement trends and providing commentary, as well as supporting external audits and contributing to SOX implementation.
The position requires collaboration with various internal teams, including FP&A, Tax, Legal, and Operations, to ensure proper accounting treatment for business initiatives. It also involves identifying opportunities to automate accounting functions and working with the Finance Transformation team to streamline processes. The manager will assist in analyzing technical accounting areas, particularly those related to digital assets and new guidance.
Success in this role means maintaining accurate financial records, supporting robust financial reporting, and contributing to a strong control environment. The ideal candidate will mentor junior team members, helping to develop a high-performing accounting function. This position is suited for someone who can quickly adapt to a changing financial landscape and demonstrate strong judgment and communication skills.
The base salary range for this role is between $75,000 and $125,000 USD.
Skills that matter here
- GAAP: The role requires ensuring all accounting operations and financial reporting comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- SOX implementation: This position involves contributing to the implementation and documentation of internal controls as part of SOX compliance efforts.
- Financial reporting: The manager will support the preparation of financial statements and analyze trends within them.
- Digital assets: The role involves analyzing technical accounting areas specifically related to digital assets and emerging guidance in this sector.
- Accounting: This is a core accounting management role, overseeing daily operations and ensuring accuracy in financial records.
- Finance: The position requires a background in finance or a related field, applying financial principles to business operations.
Who this role suits
- Someone with 5-7 years of accounting experience, who is detail-oriented and highly organized.
- An individual who can meet deadlines consistently and takes ownership of complex accounting areas.
- A professional who learns quickly and adapts to fast-paced, changing financial environments, demonstrating excellent judgment.
- A person with strong interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships and mentoring team members.
From the employer
- Own the close process for assigned areas
- Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations and supporting schedules
- Assist in analysis of technical accounting areas, particularly around digital assets and emerging guidance
- Analyze fluctuations and trends in financial statement line items and provide insightful commentary
- Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Tax, Legal, and Operations teams to support business initiatives and ensure proper accounting treatment
- Support the preparation of audit schedules and coordinate with external auditors for annual financial statement audits and quarterly reviews
- Contribute to SOX implementation and documentation of internal controls
- Identify automation opportunities within the accounting function and work with the Finance Transformation team to streamline processes
- Mentor staff and senior accountants and help build a high-performing team
- Lead or support special projects as needed
- An undergraduate degree in accounting, economics, finance or related field
- 5-7 years of accounting experience
- Big 4 accounting firm experience is a plus
- CPA strongly preferred
- Strong technical accounting skills; experience with digital assets or fintech a plus
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Proven track record of meeting deadlines and ownership of complex areas
- Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced and changing financial environment with the demonstrated capacity for excellent judgment, communication, and negotiation skills
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and relationship building abilities
- Competitive starting pay
- A discretionary annual bonus
- Long-term incentive in the form of a new hire equity grant
- Comprehensive health plans
- 401K with company matching
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible time off
- Salary Range: The base salary range for this role is between $112,000 - $160,000 in the State of New York.
Questions about this role
What is the remote work policy for this role?
This is a fully remote position.
What level of seniority is this position?
This is a middle-seniority role.
What are the key skills required for this role?
Key skills include GAAP, SOX implementation, financial reporting, and experience with digital assets.
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