Assurance Senior (Blockchain)

About the role

This role involves leading audit and advisory activities for clients in the blockchain and digital assets sector. Responsibilities include overseeing the day-to-day execution of engagements, communicating audit matters to clients, and ensuring client satisfaction. The position requires applying complex accounting concepts and auditing procedures to draft financials and report findings.

The Assurance Senior will work closely with blockchain and digital assets leaders and partners. A key aspect of the role is supervising and mentoring associate-level professionals, delegating tasks, and providing feedback. This position is dedicated to BPM's Blockchain and Digital Asset Industry Group, working with various crypto entities such as exchanges, wallets, miners, and trading platforms.

Success in this role means effectively managing audit engagements from planning to completion, resolving issues that arise, and maintaining strong client relationships. It also involves contributing to the development of junior staff and staying current with the evolving landscape of blockchain technology and its accounting implications.

The compensation for this role ranges from $68,000 to $112,000 annually.

Skills that matter here

• Blockchain analysis: This skill is used to understand the technology ecosystem, including smart contracts and block explorers, to inform audit procedures.
• Technical accounting: This is applied to research and understand complex accounting concepts specific to the digital assets industry, such as token issuances and DeFi activities.
• Smart contracts: Understanding smart contracts is necessary to comprehend the underlying technology of clients' operations and their accounting implications.
• Staking: Knowledge of staking is relevant when auditing clients involved in this specific digital asset activity.
• Internal controls: This skill is used to assess and test the internal accounting controls of blockchain and digital asset entities.
• Microsoft Office: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, is required for preparing work papers and drafting reports.

Who this role suits

• A person who is passionate about blockchain and digital assets, eager to learn and apply complex accounting principles in a rapidly changing industry.
• Someone with a strong background in audit, capable of leading engagements and supervising junior team members.
• An individual who excels at problem-solving, technical research, and maintaining client relationships.
• A self-starter who can work effectively in a remote setting and contribute to a team-oriented environment.

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.