Accounting Manager

Kalshi•New York, NY

52d•$150,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Kalshi has defined a new category: prediction markets. Kalshi allows people to trade on the outcome of any events and turn any question about the future into a financial asset. Kalshi fought for years and legalized prediction markets in the US for the first time in history, is currently the fastest growing financial market in America, and has thousands of markets across politics, economics, financials, weather, tech, AI, culture and more. We believe prediction markets have the potential to be the largest financial market because they turn anything into a financial position. Our vision: well… build the largest financial market on the planet. Our mission: bring more truth to the world through the power of markets. Our culture is simple: we hire really talented people, work really hard, and enjoy the climb. We are looking for ambitious and exceptional people to join our (relatively small) team to help us build the next generation of financial markets. As Kalshi scales, the complexity and volume of our accounting operations are growing with it. We are looking for someone to take meaningful ownership of the day-to-day accounting organization, including the monthly and quarterly close, staff management, process improvement, controls, and audit readiness. This is a hands-on leadership role. You will directly manage members of the accounting team while remaining close enough to the work to review journal entries and reconciliations, solve problems during close, and step in wherever needed. In the near term, you will take ownership of key accounting functions, learn and ultimately run the close calendar, and become the first point of escalation for the broader accounting team. Over time, you will help build the processes, controls, automation, and operating discipline required as Kalshi prepares for its next stage of growth and eventual public-company readiness. This could be a great fit for an experienced Senior Accountant ready to take on their first formal management role or an Accounting Manager looking for substantially more ownership in a fast-growing company.

Requirements

5–8 years of progressive accounting experience with meaningful ownership of the general ledger and monthly or quarterly close
Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and core accounting principles
Experience leading, mentoring, reviewing, or managing other accountants and a genuine desire to continue developing people
The accounting judgment to review others' work, identify issues, and know when something requires escalation
A track record of taking ownership of complex processes and driving them to completion
Strong organizational skills and the ability to keep multiple contributors on track against a close calendar
Comfort operating in a fast-growing environment where processes may still be evolving and responsibilities are not always neatly defined
A willingness to stay close to the details and do the work yourself when the situation requires it
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Nice To Haves

CPA or progress toward a CPA is strongly preferred
Experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP is a plus
Experience in a high-growth technology company, public-company environment, or Big 4 accounting firm is a plus

Responsibilities

Own and manage the monthly and quarterly close process, including the close calendar, journal entries, account reconciliations, and review process
Directly manage members of the accounting team, including workload allocation, coaching, feedback, and development
Review journal entries, reconciliations, and other accounting work prepared by the team
Serve as the day-to-day escalation point for accounting questions before they reach the Controller or Head of Technical Accounting
Partner closely with the Controller and Head of Technical Accounting to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
Improve the rigor and efficiency of the close process by identifying opportunities for automation, standardization, and stronger operating procedures
Document accounting processes and help build scalable, SOX-ready controls and procedures
Coordinate audit requests, walkthroughs, PBC schedules, and follow-ups with external auditors
Help improve accounting systems and workflows, including NetSuite and related finance tooling
Jump into ad hoc accounting and finance projects as Kalshi continues to scale