Director, Platform Accounting Controller

About the role

This Director role involves leading the platform and product accounting team, focusing on efficiency and automation within a high-growth setting. The successful candidate will oversee the monthly global financial close process, ensuring accurate and timely consolidated financial statements. This includes managing the general ledger, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP and internal policies.

The position requires expertise in technical accounting areas such such as revenue recognition, derivatives, and MTM accounting. A key part of the role is to enhance operational effectiveness by streamlining processes and strengthening internal controls. This leader will also manage annual external audits, coordinating with various internal and external functions.

Success in this role means building and mentoring a strong global team, actively recruiting and developing talent. The Director will collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support strategic initiatives. This involves adapting to rapidly changing priorities and maintaining a culture of proactive problem-solving within the accounting function.

The base salary for this Director, Platform Accounting Controller role is between $230,000 and $291,000, with additional eligibility for a performance-linked bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.

Skills that matter here

• Accounting: This role requires comprehensive accounting knowledge, including US GAAP compliance, technical accounting issues, and multi-currency accounting for complex structures.
• Financial Analysis: The Director will provide financial insights, prepare statements, and analyze detailed accounts to support strategic decisions and ensure accuracy.
• Leadership: This position involves leading, building, and mentoring a global accounting team, driving efficiency, and fostering a collaborative environment.
• GAAP: Ensuring compliance with US GAAP is a core responsibility, covering technical accounting issues and overall financial reporting.
• ERP Systems: Hands-on experience with accounting ERP systems like NetSuite is required for managing transactions, system integrations, and optimizations.
• Project Management: The role involves managing system implementations, audit preparations, and strategic initiatives, requiring strong project management skills.

Who this role suits

• A leader with over 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including 7+ years in senior management leading global teams.
• Someone with a background in financial services, fintech, banking, crypto, or exchanges, comfortable with multi-currency accounting.
• An individual who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, and sometimes ambiguous environment, demonstrating agility and flexibility.
• A strong communicator who can convey complex financial concepts, influence decision-making, and build relationships across an organization.

From the employer

• Lead and develop the platform / product accounting team, driving efficiency and automation to meet the demands of our high-growth environment
• Oversee the monthly global financial close process, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of global consolidation
• Bring a knowledge around technical accounting issues such as revenue recognition, derivatives, borrowing / lending, spot, consolidation, stock options, business combinations, MTM accounting, and other accounting matters
• Own the general ledger and recording of all business transactions, including detailed analysis and reconciliation of accounts, while ensuring compliance with US GAAP, local accounting requirements, and internal policies.
• Enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency within the Controllership organization by streamlining and improving processes and internal controls.
• Manage annual external audit preparation and oversight, liaising with finance transformation, tax, treasury, legal, and other functions.
• Build and lead a strong global team through active recruiting, motivating, coaching, training, and mentoring team members.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives and provide financial insights
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; consolidation of various entities to deliver the Group’s results
• Provide explanations for queries from auditors, regulators and authorities.
• Designing and implementing processes, policies & procedures, internal control framework, etc.
• Coordination with external auditors and other relevant teams in/out of the organization
• Hands-on knowledge of working/operating in an environment with an ERP (like NetSuite)
• Assist with system integrations and optimizations.
• Support ad hoc financial information requests and other special projects as assigned.
• Provide support for internal and external audits related to specific areas of responsibility.
• Embrace and uphold a culture of open-mindedness and proactive problem-solving
• Adapt to rapidly changing priorities with agility and flexibility.
• Build strong relationships across the organization to drive collaborative success.

• BA/BS in Accounting or related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with significant experience in a leadership role in similar industries (digital assets, banking, broker-dealer, hedge fund, etc.), with a minimum of 7+ years in senior management leading large global teams.
• Strong knowledge and leadership in accounting operations, with proven experience in building, developing, mentoring, and inspiring a diverse, high-performing professional accounting team globally.
• Experience in system implementation and project management
• Background in financial services, fintech, banking, crypto, or exchanges is strongly preferred.
• Experience with multi-currency accounting for complex business structures.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
• High proficiency in G-suite products
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex concepts and risk factors to stakeholders and influence decision-making.
• Proven ability to work well in a dynamic environment and work autonomously and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience working in an accounting ERP system (NetSuite or equivalent).
• Proven track record in assessing, developing, and implementing internal controls while maintaining efficient processes.
• Excitement about navigating a hyper-growth, rapidly changing, and sometimes ambiguous environment.
• Strong work ethic and team player
• Experience in managing team members from different geographical locations.

• Flexibility to work across different time zones during crucial periods such as month-end closes.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• The base pay for this role is expected to be between $230,000 and $291,000 in the New York City and San Francisco Bay Area.
• This role will also be eligible for other forms of compensation such as a performance linked bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.