Manager, Technical Accounting

About the role

In this role, you will support Circle's accounting function by providing expertise in technical accounting and reporting, particularly concerning digital assets and blockchain transactions. Your responsibilities will include drafting position papers on technical matters and ensuring compliance with US GAAP standards.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, external auditors, and industry bodies to enhance accounting policies and procedures. Success in this position requires a strong background in financial reporting and the ability to adapt to a rapidly evolving financial landscape.

The salary for this role ranges from $140,000 to $185,000, reflecting the expertise required for the position.

Skills that matter here

• US GAAP: This role requires strong technical knowledge of US GAAP to ensure compliance and accurate financial reporting.
• Technical Accounting: You will be responsible for researching technical accounting matters and drafting related position papers.
• Financial Reporting: Your role will involve providing input and reviewing financial statements for accuracy.
• SOX 404: Experience with SOX 404 is essential for managing internal controls over financial reporting.
• Internal Controls: You will maintain and improve accounting policies and procedures related to internal controls.
• Digital Assets Accounting: You will analyze accounting for digital asset and blockchain transactions.

Who this role suits

• A candidate with a solid background in accounting, finance, or business and a CPA qualification.
• Someone who thrives in a flexible work environment and values collaboration across teams.
• An individual who is detail-oriented and possesses strong communication skills.
• A professional with experience in regulated industries and a commitment to maintaining high standards.

From the employer

• Support the overall accounting function and provide hands-on support over technical accounting and reporting.
• Research technical accounting matters and draft related position papers.
• Provide input to and review financial statements.
• Standardize policy and procedures.
• Interact with external auditors and potentially regulators.
• Perform analysis and technical accounting research under US GAAP related to revenue recognition, strategic partnerships, accounting for digital asset and blockchain transactions, acquisitions, and other non-routine transactions.
• Maintain accounting policies and procedures and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to operationalize them.
• Ensure appropriate documentation of accounting treatment of complex and judgmental transactions.
• Support the review of the Group’s consolidated financial statements, SEC filings, and statutory reporting.
• Analyze the impact of emerging accounting standards on the Company.
• Liaise with accounting standard setters and influential industry bodies.
• Implement and educate global accounting and cross-functional teams on necessary changes.
• Partner with commercial teams to advise on accounting outcomes as part of the structuring of contracts and development of new products.
• Evaluate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Company’s accounting policies and processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business and Certified Public Accountant or International equivalent.
• 7+ years of relevant work experience, including public accounting and industry-specific experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP.
• Proven ability to support financial reporting functions and manage auditor relationships on technical matters.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively facilitate and present in group meetings.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and adapt to change.
• Experience working in or with large/listed companies.
• Experience working with SOX 404 and internal controls over financial reporting or similar control framework.
• Demonstrated professional commitment, initiative, accountability, and ownership of assignments.
• Experience working in regulated business, financial services, or technology industries are a plus.
• Experience/familiarity with Workiva or other reporting software, Slack, Apple MacOS, and GSuite.
• Experience/familiarity with AI tools to drive efficiency and accelerate accounting research and drafting of technical position papers.

• Competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $185,000.
• Flexible work environment.
• Opportunity to work with a leading internet financial platform company.
• Engage in a rapidly growing global business.