Senior Accountant
FalconX•New York, NY
•$132,000 - $167,000
About The Position
FalconX is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Accountant to join our dynamic Global Finance Team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the seamless operation of accounting processes, contributing to our mission of unlocking financial freedom and scaling returns efficiently within the cryptocurrency industry.
Requirements
- BA/BS in Accounting or related field.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent preferred.
- Background in financial services, fintech, banking, crypto, or exchanges is strongly preferred.
- Experience with accounting, financial reporting, and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite).
- Expert knowledge of US GAAP reporting standards and its application; IndAS or IFRS experience is a plus
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
- Proven ability to work well in a dynamic environment and work autonomously and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong work ethic and team player.
- Ability to multitask, work effectively under pressure, prioritize, and manage workload to meet internal needs
Nice To Haves
- High proficiency in G-suite products
- Experience with multi-currency accounting for complex business structures
- Basic knowledge of SQL and experience with analytics tools
- Understanding of E2E trade flow & related dynamics (settlement, market-making etc.)
- Experience or knowledge in cryptocurrency is a bonus but not required.
- Knowledge of financial instruments
- Experience or knowledge in the broker-dealer industry.
Responsibilities
- Execute day-to-day operations and month-end close activities, including journal entry preparation, accruals, reconciliations 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
- Working on the accounts receivable area which includes issuing the invoice for various revenue workstreams
- 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
- Assist in entity’s jurisdiction-specific reporting, accounting, tax & compliances
- Assist with system integrations and optimizations
- Provide support for internal and external audits related to specific areas of responsibility
- Work closely with the global accounting team, including our team based in India, to ensure consistency and accuracy in financial reporting
- Work 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
- Support swap-dealer regulatory reporting which involves closing the books on daily basis and reporting the regulatory capital results to senior management
- Support ad hoc financial information requests and other special projects as assigned.
Benefits
- This role will also be eligible for other forms of compensation such as a performance linked bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
