Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager

Kraken

2d•Remote

About The Position

Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology. What makes us different? Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world. Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here. As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures. Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto! Proof of work The team The Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager will be an integral part of the Finance Team and will work closely with Finance and Accounting leadership cohorts. This role reports to the Sr. Director, Reporting & Technical Accounting. The Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager is a key member of the Accounting and Finance Team and serves as an accounting subject matter expert to support global Kraken accounting processes and financial transactions. This role is responsible for implementation and oversight of the global Kraken accounting and finance policies and supports M&A teams on a broad spectrum of technical accounting matters. Responsibilities also include assisting with Kraken's financial close process, preparing internal reporting documents for management, and fulfilling external financial reporting obligations. The opportunity

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, CPA and MBA preferred
5-8 years progressive experience in corporate accounting and/or public accounting, cryptocurrency industry experience a plus
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting and financial reporting requirements, IFRS a plus
Previous experience in business combinations, derivatives and complex financial instruments
Understanding of complex business and information technology management processes and controls
Experience as finance lead for post-merger integration

Responsibilities

Serve as a U.S. GAAP and Kraken accounting policy subject matter expert
Provide counsel to internal stakeholders including interpretation, application, and implementation of accounting and finance policies
Evaluate targets financial practices such as historical and projected earnings and cash flows, contingencies, commitments, as well as quality of assets and internal control structure
Post-deal integration
Identify integration and post-transaction transition issues
Assist with the adoption of new U.S. GAAP accounting standards including coordinating with accounting process owners, developing implementation plans, and executing process, system, and financial reporting disclosure changes
Assist with preparation and review of disclosures in Kraken’s financial statements
Assist in the preparation of internal and external financial statements and reports
Assist with the preparation and compliance of SEC filings (Form 10-Q, Form 10-K, Form 8-K, private placements and Form S-1)
Prepare and review supporting work papers for disclosures, including footnotes and MD&A preparation
Ability to work collaboratively with internal business teams (legal, treasury and accounting)
Coordinate requests from the Company’s internal and external auditors
Review external reporting documents in XBRL format
Lead process and reporting improvements within Workiva
Review and analyze peer disclosures
Prepare quarterly and annual regulatory and statutory compliance reporting as needed
Develop and maintain SOX compliance over financial reporting and disclosures
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned