Assistant Financial Controller

About the role

This Assistant Financial Controller position at Crypto.com involves overseeing the complete financial close process for U.S. and Canadian entities, from journal entries and reconciliations to preparing consolidated financial statements under U.S. GAAP. A key part of the role is researching and documenting complex accounting issues, drafting policies, and assessing the impact of new accounting standards, ensuring financial reporting remains accurate and compliant.

The role also focuses on maintaining robust internal controls over financial reporting and supporting audit engagements by preparing necessary documentation and responding to inquiries. Beyond compliance, the Assistant Financial Controller will manage accounts payable operations, contribute to budgeting and forecasting, and actively seek out opportunities to automate manual accounting workflows, integrating AI tools to enhance efficiency and scalability.

Success in this role means not only delivering accurate financial reporting and compliance but also leading and developing a high-performing U.S. Accounting team. This involves setting clear goals, coaching team members, and building bench strength. The individual will collaborate with internal departments like Treasury and Compliance, and global finance counterparts, serving as a trusted partner to senior leadership by providing financial insights.

The salary range for this position is between $98,000 and $162,000 USD.

Skills that matter here

• Accounting: This role requires comprehensive accounting expertise, including leading financial close processes, preparing statements, and managing intercompany transactions for U.S. and Canadian entities.
• Finance: The position involves supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, and providing financial insights to leadership.
• U.S. GAAP: A deep understanding of U.S. GAAP is essential for preparing financial statements, documenting complex accounting positions, and maintaining internal controls.
• ERP systems: Proficiency with ERP systems like NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle is necessary for managing financial data and processes.
• Microsoft Excel: Advanced Excel skills are required for financial analysis, reporting, and data manipulation.
• Process automation: The role champions the adoption and implementation of process automation to improve efficiency within the accounting function.

Who this role suits

• A CPA with 5-9 years of progressive accounting experience, including both public accounting and industry roles.
• Someone with demonstrated leadership skills, capable of managing and developing a team while holding them accountable.
• An individual who thrives in a deadline-driven environment and possesses a strong attention to detail.
• A person who is proactive in identifying and implementing automation solutions to improve financial processes.

From the employer

Responsibilities

• Technical Accounting & Reporting
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for U.S. and Canadian entities, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to close calendars.
• Review and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and flux analyses across multiple legal entities.
• Prepare consolidated and standalone financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including footnote disclosures.
• Manage intercompany recharges, settlements, and eliminations across the Crypto.com group.
• Research and document positions on complex or emerging accounting issues (e.g., ASC 606, ASC 810, ASC 842, digital asset accounting).
• Draft and maintain accounting policies and position memos; present conclusions to the Financial Controller and external auditors.
• Monitor new accounting standards and assess their impact on the U.S. entities.

• Internal Controls & Compliance
• Design, implement, and maintain internal controls over financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Perform and supervise control procedures to ensure completeness and accuracy of books and records.
• Support the Financial Controller in managing internal and external audit engagements — preparing schedules, responding to requests, and resolving findings.
• Prepare regulatory filings, including CFTC and NFA financial reports as applicable.
• Maintain organized workpapers and documentation to support all reported balances.

• Operational Finance
• Oversee accounts payable operations, vendor management, and payment processing controls.
• Review and improve month-end reporting packages for U.S. management and group reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in coordination with the Director of Finance.
• Drive process improvements and automation of manual accounting and reporting workflows.
• Support tax return preparation and related supporting schedules.

• Leadership & Team Management
• Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing U.S. Accounting team — setting clear goals, coaching team members, and holding the team to high standards of accuracy and accountability.
• Set clear, measurable expectations and hold team members accountable through performance scorecards.
• Drive team performance and build bench strength, ensuring robust backup coverage across all critical functions.
• Partner closely with Treasury, Compliance, Legal, and other business functions to support regulatory compliance and governance requirements.
• Coordinate with global Finance counterparts to meet group reporting deadlines and drive consistency in accounting policies across jurisdictions.
• Serve as a trusted business partner to senior leadership, providing financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

• Automation & Continuous Improvement
• Champion the adoption of process automation and AI tools within the accounting function.
• Identify manual processes suitable for automation and build business cases for investment.
• Implement solutions that reduce cycle time, improve accuracy, and increase scalability.
• Document and maintain process narratives and desktop procedures for all key workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university.
• CPA designation (active).
• 5–9 years of progressive accounting experience, including a combination of public accounting and industry roles.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, with experience researching and resolving technical accounting issues.
• Experience with multi-entity consolidations and intercompany accounting.
• Prior experience supporting or managing external audit engagements.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience — managing, developing, and holding team members accountable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated financial services environment (e.g., exchange, FCM, broker-dealer, bank).
• Working knowledge of CFTC, NFA, or SEC regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience with digital assets, crypto markets, or prediction markets.
• Experience implementing process automation or AI tools in an accounting function.
• Hands-on experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Attractive annual leave entitlement including: birthday, work anniversary
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Eligible for company-sponsored group health, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance
• Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid set-up
• Aspire career alternatives through us. Our internal mobility program can offer employees a diverse scope.