FSO FAAS - Digital Assets - Manager

EY•Atlanta, GA

4d•$112,700 - $234,800

About The Position

As a Manager focused on digital assets in FSO FAAS, you will lead teams and advise crypto-native companies and established financial institutions on the accounting, reporting, controls and operating-model implications of new products, strategic transactions such as M&A, and regulatory developments. Work spans trading, custody, staking, stablecoins, tokenization, lending, mining and decentralized protocols. The role combines client leadership, technical accounting, finance transformation, engagement management and people development. You will lead client workstreams, build trusted relationships and contribute to the growth of priority digital asset accounts. You will help clients address technical accounting challenges, finance transformation initiatives and control environment enhancements, while explaining the implications of accounting conclusions for systems, controls, disclosures and operating decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related business discipline.
At least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably including public accounting, financial reporting or accounting advisory experience.
Active CPA license.
Thorough knowledge of US GAAP and demonstrated experience researching, documenting, reviewing and presenting complex accounting conclusions.
Experience managing engagements or significant workstreams, including planning, staffing, budgeting, risk management, quality control and client communication.
Record of coaching teams, reviewing work and delivering high-quality outcomes under compressed timelines.
Strong facilitation, writing, presentation and relationship-building skills across technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Flexibility and willingness to travel and work beyond standard hours when client needs require it.

Nice To Haves

Experience with digital asset companies, blockchain-enabled products or financial institutions developing digital asset capabilities.
Understanding of how banks, broker-dealers, exchanges, asset managers, payment companies and other regulated institutions evaluate and operationalize emerging financial products.
Familiarity with digital asset products and infrastructure, such as trading, custody, staking, stablecoins, tokenization, mining, lending or exchanges.
Experience with finance transformation, financial reporting, internal controls, strategic transactions, or audit / public company readiness.
Interest in developing digital asset solutions, market insights, client relationships and technology-enabled delivery approaches.

Responsibilities

Lead digital asset engagements involving technical accounting, financial reporting, strategic transactions, audit and public company readiness, and SEC reporting.
Advise crypto-native companies and financial institutions as they evaluate, launch and scale products involving trading, custody, staking, stablecoins, tokenization, lending, mining and decentralized protocols.
Help clients modernize finance functions, including digital asset subledger implementations, close and reporting processes, data integration, reconciliations and financial statement preparation.
Support clients in designing and enhancing controls for digital asset activities, including controls over wallets, custody, transaction processing, valuation, completeness and financial reporting.
Lead engagement teams and manage scope, staffing, budgets, risks and communications; coordinate specialists across accounting, assurance, tax, technology, valuation, cybersecurity and regulatory matters.
Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders, facilitate workshops and executive discussions, and identify opportunities to expand relationships and services.
Develop Seniors and Staff, using data analytics, AI-enabled applications and other emerging technologies to enhance client delivery quality and efficiency.