Accounting Manager, FalconX

• BA/BS in Accounting or related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in month-end close, financial reporting, consolidation, and audit
• Deep understanding of financial instruments, derivatives, and spot trading mechanics
• Hands-on experience with blockchain technology, wallet mechanics, and the DeFi ecosystem
• High proficiency in NetSuite (or similar ERP), G-Suite
• Proven ability to manage and mentor a team in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Ability to handle multi-currency accounting for complex, multi-entity business structures across different time zones
• Strong work ethic and team player

Desirable

• Reports to: Director, Platform Accounting
• Department: Accounting / Finance
• FalconX is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Accounting Manager to join our dynamic Global Finance Team
• This role is pivotal in ensuring the seamless operation of accounting processes, contributing to our mission of unlocking financial freedom and scaling returns efficiently within the cryptocurrency industry
• Lead the Trading Pillar: You'll direct a team focused on the day-to-day operations and month-end close for spot trading, DeFi, and market-making workstreams
• Digital Asset Accounting: Execute accounting for complex trading strategies, including Mark-to-Market (MTM) valuations, cost-basis tracking, and realized/unrealized gain/loss analysis
• DeFi & Smart Contract Oversight: Manage the accounting treatment for DeFi activities, including liquidity provisioning, yield farming, and interactions with various decentralized protocols
• Market Making Operations: Oversee the financial reporting for market-making activities, ensuring accurate tracking of inventory, flow, and spread-based revenue
• Systems & Automation: Partner with the Data and Engineering teams to optimize the Sub ledger, ensuring seamless data flow from proprietary trading platforms into ERP
• Reconciliation Leadership: Drive the resolution of high-volume, unstructured reconciliations across various exchanges, liquidity providers, and on-chain wallets
• Technical Policy: Design and implement robust internal controls and accounting policies specifically for new trading products and DeFi initiatives
• Audit & Regulatory Support: Act as the primary point of contact for auditors and regulators regarding trading pillar queries, providing clear technical explanations for complex crypto-native transactions
• 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