Senior Accountant, FalconX
Digital asset trading platform
Open for applications
Digital asset trading platform
201-500 employees
Open for applications
201-500 employees
Company mission
To build the connective tissue for open, permission-less, and truly global digital assets to be adopted by mainstream institutions at scale.
Role
Who you are
- Active Certified Public Accountant
- Big 4 accounting firm, digital asset or financial services industry experience preferred
- Prior working experience of 3+ years in a similar industry (Trading, Banking, Broker-Dealer etc.)
- Some experience managing accounting staff and responsibility for their delivery and performance
- In addition to supporting the regular accounting functions (book-keeping, payables, receivables, reporting, payroll etc.), has technical accounting experience
- Expert knowledge of US GAAP reporting standards and its application; IndAS or IFRS experience is a plus
- Hands-on knowledge of working /operating in an environment with an ERP (like NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, etc.)
- Understanding of E2E trade flow & related dynamics (settlement, market-making etc.)
- Enthusiastic, self-starter, and detail-oriented with excellent analytical & problem-solving capabilities and with strong verbal and written communication skills
What the job involves
- You will be expected to work in a fast paced environment to deliver on accounting, reporting & analytical fronts
- In addition to day-to-day accounting & reporting, the Senior will collaborate with the team, bring in relevant technical accounting expertise, assist in formulating sound financial strategies, implement appropriate internal controls, implement industry best practices, and develop financial plans that support organizational strategy
- As a Senior Accountant, you would be required to prepare key deliverables involved in day-to-day accounting, bookkeeping, and reporting primarily in US GAAP (IndAS or IFRS experience is a plus)
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; consolidation of various entities to deliver the Group’s results
- Bring a base of knowledge around technical accounting issues such as revenue recognition, derivatives, consolidation, stock options, business combinations, MTM accounting, and other accounting matters
- Oversee entity’s jurisdiction-specific reporting, accounting, tax & compliances
- 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, Oracle, SAP, etc.)
- As a Senior Accountant, you will help the team refine and streamline finance & accounting processes and ensure real-time & accurate financial information to all the stakeholders
- Bring in requisite US GAAP expertise and guide the group through emerging guidance, restructuring, and product launches
- Develop legal entities and regulatory, statutory, management & tax deliverables, filings
- You will be required to work very closely with Trading, Trade-Ops Teams & external consultants to ensure best financial outcomes for the organization
- Over the course of time, build SME knowledge (from accounting, reporting, regulatory perspectives) of the environment the firm is operating in
- Ability to multitask, work effectively under pressure, prioritize, and manage workload to meet internal needs
- Work closely with the global accounting team, including our team based in India, to ensure consistency and accuracy in financial reporting
Our take
FalconX is driving the decentralized financial future with its digital asset trading platform, catering specifically to institutional users. Offering a suite of tools, from trade execution to market making and credit management, FalconX simplifies crypto strategy management through a unified interface.
Renowned institutions like Accel and Tiger Global have adopted FlaconX, recognizing it as a leader in the space. Notably, the company earned the prestigious FinTech Breakthrough's 2023 DeFi Innovation Award for its FalconX 60 platform, a testament to its pioneering role in digital investment and risk management.
As institutional demand for crypto assets surges in the Asia-Pacific region, FalconX is expanding its footprint into Hong Kong. The company's decision to offer over-the-counter brokerage and crypto derivatives services aligns with the region's growing interest in virtual assert innovation and regulatory advancements. With a commitment to innovation and a proactive approach to expansion, FalonX is well-positioned to further solidify its position as a leading player in the digital asset trading space.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Jun 2022
$150m
SERIES D
Aug 2021
$210m
SERIES C
Total funding: $427m
Company HQ
East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
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Leadership
Raghu Yarlagadda
(Co-Founder & CEO)Co-founder and CTO at Sarada Educational Institutions. Former Advisory Board Member at JoyUp, and Product Lead at eightfold.ai.
Prabhakar Reddy
(Co-Founder)Previously an Investor with Accel Partners, Partner at Singularity Ventures, and CEO at Dramatize. Also co-founded and was CEO of nFusion.
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