Assistant Financial Controller

CryptoproNetwork; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100.000 - 145.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Crypto.com in Chicago seeks a senior technical accountant to lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close across U.S. and Canadian entities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to close calendars. You will prepare consolidated and standalone financial statements under U.S.

GAAP and manage intercompany recharges and eliminations. You will draft accounting policies, present conclusions to the financial controller and auditors, and monitor new standards affecting U.S. entities.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university.
• CPA designation (active).
• 5-9 years of progressive accounting experience, including 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 (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.

Aufgaben

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for U.S. and Canadian entities.
• Review and post journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analyses across entities.
• Prepare consolidated and standalone financial statements under U.S. GAAP.
• Manage intercompany recharges, settlements, and eliminations.
• Research and document positions on complex accounting issues (ASC 606/810/842, digital assets).
• Draft and maintain accounting policies; present conclusions to leadership and auditors.
• Monitor new accounting standards and assess impact on U.S. entities.
• Design and maintain internal controls over financial reporting; support audits.
• Prepare regulatory filings (e.g., CFTC/NFA where applicable).
• Drive automation and continuous improvement in accounting workflows.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Financial analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation (active)

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Jobbeschreibung

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).

$100,000 - $145,000 a year

Crypto.comis an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an environment where opportunities are presented to everyone in a fair and transparent way. Crypto.com values diversity and inclusion, seeking candidates with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills that complement and strengthen our team. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment purposes only. We may use artificial intelligence tools to analyze the content of your Resume/CV against the specific requirements for the position. These tools assist our recruitment team in their evaluation of your application by providing recommendations, but they do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans who consider the insights generated by the tools along with other relevant information.