Senior Accountant, Gemini
External Reporting
$95-119k
Salary applicable to candidates based in NY, CA and WA. + Equity & Bonus
More information about location
Cryptocurrency exchange platform
Job no longer available
Cryptocurrency exchange platform
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$95-119k
Salary applicable to candidates based in NY, CA and WA. + Equity & Bonus
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To unlock the next era of financial, creative and personal freedom
Role
Who you are
- An undergraduate degree in accounting, economics, finance or related field
- 4+ years work experience in accounting
- Big 4 accounting firm experience is a plus
- CPA (or equivalent license)
- Experience with SEC financial reporting
- Willingness and commitment to learn and go deep; crypto experience is a plus but not required
- Experience in a regulated industry preferably financial services will be advantageous. We highly value experience managing numerous competing deliverables
- An understanding of consolidation, fair value, and CECL accounting
- Proven track record of meeting deadlines and ownership of complex areas
- Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced and changing financial environment with the demonstrated capacity for excellent judgment, communication, and negotiation skills
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and relationship building abilities
What the job involves
- The Financial Operations and Accounting Teams at Gemini are thought leaders in the digital asset accounting and reconciliation space.
- Our mandate is to bridge the traditional world of finance with the innovation of cryptocurrency products, providing our clients with a best-in-class financial institution experience
- Gemini is looking to hire a dynamic accounting senior associate responsible for creation and maintenance of financial reports and associated data supported various legal entities across Gemini.
- You’ll be joining a rapidly growing and high quality, established digital asset exchange that is regulated by the New York State Department of Financial Services and others globally.
- This appointment will be central to our continued scaling as an organization and efforts to increase transparency and public company readiness.
- This role will report directly to the Head of Reporting and be involved in key / high priority growth projects impacting the Finance department as well as the overall organization
- Prepare quarterly and annual GAAP financial statements and associated notes
- Prepare monthly financial reporting packages / material for the consumption of the CAO and CFO
- Work with the business and regulatory teams to ensure transactions and new developments are appropriately recorded and presented in the financial statements
- Document and implement accounting policies in-line with the latest GAAP and SEC Reg S-X requirements for use by team members around the globe
- Support general automation and general ledger upgrade efforts taking into consideration multiple stakeholder needs
- Support external relationships with audit professionals, consultants, and tax advisors, inclusive of networking and building contingency plans for possible future transactions and related accounting permutations
- Support outsourcing financial activities to Gemini affiliates and any sub-outsourcing to other third party service providers, ensuring services are provided in accordance with the respective regulatory requirements and internal policies, processes and procedures and agreed service level agreements
Our take
Gemini is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that's known for offering excellent security as well as being available across the US, including New York - a state not often covered by crypto exchanges.
As a trading platform, Gemini is one of many, but a dedication to innovation and a commitment to working within FCA regulations are what make it stand out from the crowd. After acquiring Blockrize in 2021, the company launched a credit card for US customers that enables them to earn a small percentage of spending back in bitcoin rewards. It also launched the Gemini dollar, a 1:1 USD-backed stablecoin, that combines the price stability of the US dollar with the technological advantages of a cryptocurrency.
The crypto exchange market is crowded with exchange platforms, and Gemini's competitors include giants like Coinbase. However, by operating within regulations and maintaining its status as a registered digital asset service provider in Europe (with plans to expand further in the region very soon), Gemini is in a strong position to face the continued crackdown on unauthorized activity in this market and make a space for itself in the DeFi future.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-13% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Nov 2021
$400m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $400m
Company benefits
- Flexible vacation policy
- Retirement plan matching
- Generous parental leave
- Comprehensive health plans
- Training and development
- Health and wellness perks
- Community events
Company HQ
New York, NY
Leadership
Tyler Winklevoss
(Co-Founder & CEO)Principal at Winklevoss Capital. Studied Economics at Harvard. Notorious for their role in the founding of Facebook, they co-founded Gemini with brother Cameron in 2014.
Cameron Winklevoss
(Co-Founder & President)Principal at Winklevoss Capital. Studied Economics at Harvard. Notorious for their role in the founding of Facebook, they co-founded Gemini with brother Tyler in 2014.
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