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OUR CLIENT strips away the complexity and lack of transparency, opening up Web3 finance for everyone. The Web3 economy will redefine how financial value is held and transacted, with much activity shifting towards blockchain networks and digital assets. Founded in 2013, they are Web3 financial platform that supports almost 300 digital assets and acts as a Regulated Gateway to the Web3 economy. Featuring integrations with 42 blockchain networks and a robust trading engine, the platform allows users to trade ‘Anything-to-Anything' while enjoying keen pricing and deep liquidity. Our client has facilitated over 180 million transactions worth $62 billion for millions of customers across more than 150 countries.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Chief Accounting Officer will be a globally experienced and strategic accounting executive who will lead our accounting and financial reporting functions as we prepare to become a publicly traded company. The CAO will report to the CFO and serve as a critical leader within the finance organization, responsible for ensuring the integrity of global financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance across all jurisdictions in which the organization operates.

This individual will lead accounting operations across multiple geographies and support the development of scalable, audit-ready infrastructure in line with public company standards (e.g., SEC, IFRS, SOX). The ideal candidate will bring deep technical accounting expertise, multinational operational experience, and have led finance teams through IPO or public company transitions in fintech or financial services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead accounting workstreams for IPO readiness, including preparation of S-1 filings (U.S.) and/or local regulatory filings (UK, EU, APAC), and oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements following U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS, depending on jurisdiction.
• Develop accounting governance and documentation to satisfy the SEC and investor requirements.
• Oversee general ledger, revenue recognition, intercompany accounting, and tax provisioning across multiple countries and entities, and implement global accounting policies and ensure adherence to local laws.
• Optimize ERP integrations such as NetSuite, Paradigm, and Workiva, along with financial close processes.
• Ensure global regulatory and tax compliance, including SOX readiness and internal controls, and partner with internal and external auditors to manage global audits and ensure timely submittal.
• Implement a robust internal control framework that supports compliance and public company standards.
• Build and lead a high-performing, globally distributed accounting team, and collaborate cross-functionally with legal, investor relations, treasury, tax, and operations.
• Advise executive leadership on the accounting implications of strategic decisions, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, and global expansion.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and a CPA or equivalent international accounting qualification required.
• 15+ years of progressively senior accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a public company
• Expertise in both U.S. GAAP and IFRS strongly preferred.
• Experience with SOX 404 compliance, enterprise risk management.
• Experience managing accounting across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions with different currencies.
• Demonstrated success leading accounting functions in global financial services or fintech.
• Prior leadership experience through an initial public offering (IPO) or a transition to a public company.
• Strong executive presence and ability to communicate with boards, regulators, and investors.

LOCATION:

• New York City (Mid-Town) Hybrid 3 days per week in office

COMPENSATION:

• Salary, bonus, and stock options are commensurate with a pre-IPO FinTech company.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelExecutive

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionAccounting/Auditing
• IndustriesFinancial Services and Banking

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