Senior Accounting Manager

Polymarket

49d

About The Position

Polymarket is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to join its small, serious finance team. This role reports directly to the Controller and will be responsible for owning the close process, leading technical accounting, and building the necessary systems and controls for a rapidly growing company operating at the intersection of crypto and traditional finance. The ideal candidate will bring rigor and speed to financial reporting, establish robust internal controls, and serve as a thought partner to the business, working closely with cross-functional teams on new products, international expansion, and M&A. This is a critical role where accurate accounting has significant consequences, requiring someone with prior experience in building from scratch and a commitment to high standards.

Requirements

Active CPA license required.
8 to 10 or more years of progressive accounting experience, with direct exposure to both high-growth private companies and public company environments.
3 or more years of Big 4 public accounting experience, strongly preferred.
Deep technical GAAP knowledge with demonstrated ability to research complex accounting topics, write clear memos, and explain conclusions to a non-accounting audience.
Experience leading a close process in a high-transaction-volume environment with a track record of hitting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
Comfort working in modern finance tools. Familiarity with systems like Ramp, Brex, or a modern ERP is expected. Interest in learning new tools quickly is required.
Strong Excel skills. You need to be able to build and own models, not just read them.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with crypto accounting or digital asset platforms.
SQL skills or willingness to learn.
Experience with international accounting, multi-entity consolidations, or M&A transactions.

Responsibilities

Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process end to end, including GL operations, journal entries, reconciliations, and balance sheet reviews, hitting deadlines consistently under US GAAP.
Research and document technical accounting positions across complex areas including revenue recognition (ASC 606), business combinations (ASC 805), and internal-use software (ASC 350-40), and communicate conclusions clearly to executives and non-accountants.
Lead the financial reporting process, support external audits, and build the internal controls framework as the company scales.
Manage intercompany accounting and consolidated financials across domestic and international entities as we expand globally.
Scope and implement accounting systems that improve speed, accuracy, and scalability, including ERP tools and automation.
Partner with legal, product, and business development on new initiatives including product launches, monetization changes, and M&A activity, advising on accounting implications from the start.
Define and document accounting policies for crypto-native platform activity, a genuinely new area where you'll be setting precedent rather than following playbooks.