Assurance Senior (Blockchain)

About the role

In this role, you will lead audit and advisory activities within BPM's Blockchain and Digital Assets practice, engaging with a variety of clients in the crypto space. You will supervise associates and ensure high-quality service delivery while fostering client relationships.

BPM values innovation and community, and this position offers the chance to work alongside a dedicated team passionate about blockchain. Success in this role means effectively managing audits, mentoring staff, and contributing to the growth of the firm's expertise in digital assets.

The salary range for this position is between $68,000 and $112,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Skills that matter here

• Microsoft Office: This role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for drafting reports and managing audit documentation.
• Excel: Excel is essential for data analysis and financial reporting in audit tasks.
• Blockchain analysis: You will apply blockchain analysis techniques to assess client operations and compliance.
• Technical accounting: Understanding technical accounting principles is crucial for navigating complex audit scenarios.
• Smart contracts: Knowledge of smart contracts will aid in evaluating clients' blockchain implementations.
• Internal controls: This role involves assessing and ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls during audits.

Who this role suits

• A candidate with a strong audit background and at least three years of experience.
• Someone who is passionate about blockchain and eager to learn more about the digital assets landscape.
• A team player who enjoys mentoring others and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• An individual with excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly.

From the employer

• Work with the blockchain and digital assets leaders and partners.
• Responsible for leading day-to-day execution and delivery of audit and advisory activities throughout the year.
• Supervise associate level professionals and delegate engagement responsibilities.
• Responsible for communicating and resolving audit matters that arise during the audit engagement with the support of the engagement manager.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, thus driving client satisfaction.
• Research, understand and apply complex accounting concepts and auditing procedures.
• Draft financials and report audit findings (both verbal and written).
• Develop, motivate, and mentor associates by providing training, regular feedback and career guidance while fostering a team environment.

• A PASSION for blockchain and digital assets.
• Licensed CPA preferred.
• BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in blockchain and digital assets is ideal, however, not necessary.
• Familiarity with technical accounting matters common to the industry, such as token issuances, exchange/custodial accounting, DeFI, staking, lending, derivatives accounting, crypto basis tracking, etc.
• Minimum of 3+ plus years of audit experience.
• Prior experience in core assurance services conducting audit planning, developing audit programs, performing testing and preparing work papers is required.
• Knowledge of internal accounting controls, control testing, professional standards and regulations.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to conduct technical research required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word.
• Understanding of the blockchain and digital assets technology ecosystem (smart contracts, block explorers, crypto tracking and accounting software, blockchain analysis, and other RegTech tools).

• Total rewards package: from flexible work arrangements to personalized benefit structures and financial compensation options that give you choice and flexibility.
• Well-being resources: interactive wellness platform and incentives, an employee assistance program and mental health resources, and Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs).
• Balance & flexibility: 14 Firm Holidays including 2 floating, Flex PTO, paid family leave, winter break, summer hours, and remote work options, so you can balance challenging yourself with taking care of yourself.
• Professional development opportunities: A learning culture with CPA exam resources and bonuses, tuition reimbursement, a coach program, and live classes, workshops, and seminars through BPM University.