Senior Manager, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

Overview

This role focuses on leading financial reporting and technical accounting in a high-volume, regulated derivatives environment. The position is a 50/50 split between serving as an advanced technical expert and an operational manager, bridging trading desks with institutional-grade, regulated financial statements.

Reporting to the Head of Accounting, you will manage critical workstreams during a period of significant institutional scaling. Responsibilities include directing key accounting policies, managing cross-functional projects, and leading teams (including offshore resources) to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership & Strategy
  • Manage technical accounting and reporting workstreams
  • Set clear operational objectives, delegate tasks effectively, and oversee departmental schedules and budgets to ensure execution
• Financial Normalization
  • Lead forensic review and reconciliation of complex historical data
  • Coordinate internal and external resources to build a robust, audit-ready foundation
• Advanced Technical Research
  • Serve as a core internal authority on ASC 606 and ASC 805
  • Advise on principal vs. agent nuances, M&A integrations, and DeFi yield protocols
• Capital Markets Readiness
  • Lead project management and drafting of financial disclosures and MD&A for potential registration statements, including S-1/F-1 prospectus disclosures and SEC engagements
• Global Systems Optimization
  • Design, implement, and monitor SOPs for offshore teams and direct reports
  • Tighten integration between crypto sub-ledgers and NetSuite to improve month-end cadence

Requirements

• Background
  • Proven track record transitioning from Big 4 Audit/Technical Desks into Accounting Advisory (e.g., CFGI, FTI, EY, KPMG) or In-House Accounting leadership at a high-growth digital assets firm, FinTech startup, broker-dealer, or Investment Bank
• Regulated Entities Expertise
  • Direct, hands-on experience handling financial record keeping, regulatory capital computations, and filing frameworks for a CFTC Swap Dealer, Futures Commission Merchant (FCM), or SEC Broker-Dealer
• People & Project Management
  • Experience managing multiple departments or workstreams
  • Ability to lead large, high-priority projects and delegate effectively to direct reports or offshore teams
• Reconstructive Mindset
  • Enjoy building and managing legal entity financials from high-volume, unstructured data sources
• Technical Stack
  • Proficiency in Workiva and NetSuite
• Subject Matter Expertise
  • Direct experience with SEC Pre-clearance, Purchase Accounting (ASC 805), and DeFi Accounting
• Product Diplomacy
  • Ability to partner cross-functionally with Trading and BizDev teams to assess and operationalize the accounting impact of DeFi yields and “wrapped” assets before launch

Additional Information

• Flexibility to work across different time zones during crucial periods such as month-end closes
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence

Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay: Expected to be between $157,000 and $199,000 in New York City
• Eligible for other forms of compensation, such as a performance-linked bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package
• Actual compensation will be determined based on location, skillset, experience, qualifications, and the level hired

Location

• New York City