Accounting Senior Manager

About the role

In this role, you will manage the complete accounting function for cryptocurrency-related activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulations. You will collaborate with various teams to develop and enhance accounting policies specific to digital assets.

The team at Alpaca is composed of professionals from diverse backgrounds, working together to support the company's mission in the fintech space. Success in this position will involve driving process improvements and effectively managing audits while maintaining strong internal controls.

The salary for this role ranges from $75,000 to $125,000, reflecting the seniority and expertise required.

Skills that matter here

• Accounting: You will lead the accounting function for crypto transactions, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• US GAAP: A strong understanding of US GAAP is essential for preparing financial statements and handling complex accounting matters.
• Cryptocurrency Accounting: This role requires expertise in cryptocurrency accounting to manage digital asset transactions and reporting.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills are necessary to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Financial Reporting: You will be responsible for preparing and overseeing financial reports related to crypto activities.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills are needed to convey complex accounting topics to non-accounting stakeholders.

Who this role suits

• A professional with over 8 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in both public accounting and corporate environments.
• Someone who thrives in dynamic, high-growth contexts and is comfortable with both strategic and hands-on tasks.
• A detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills who can independently research and document complex accounting issues.
• An effective communicator who can simplify intricate topics for diverse audiences and collaborate across different teams.

From the employer

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end accounting function for the company's crypto and tokenization-related activities, including month-end and quarter-end close processes, reconciliation review, journal entry reviews, and financial reporting.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and controls related to cryptocurrency transactions, digital assets, and associated business activities.
• Partner closely with crypto business leadership to understand new products, transaction flows, and business developments, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment and financial reporting.
• Oversee accounting for crypto-related transactions, including digital asset holdings, transfers, fees, settlements, and other relevant activities.
• Coordinate with Finance, Legal, Compliance, and other stakeholders to support regulatory reporting requirements applicable to the crypto business.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and scalable accounting solutions to support growth in crypto transaction volumes and business complexity.
• Serve as the primary accounting point of contact for crypto-related initiatives, providing proactive guidance on accounting implications and operational considerations.
• Lead and manage the external financial statement audit process for the crypto business, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Coordinate audit planning, prepare supporting schedules and documentation, resolve accounting questions, and ensure timely completion of audit deliverables.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to address audit findings, strengthen accounting processes, and implement appropriate remediation measures.
• Support regulatory examinations, inquiries, and reporting requirements related to the crypto business, in coordination with Legal and Compliance.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and ensure accounting processes are supported by effective internal controls.
• Serve as a key technical accounting resource across the broader organization, researching and evaluating complex or nonroutine transactions under US GAAP.
• Prepare technical accounting memoranda documenting accounting conclusions, relevant guidance, and financial statement implications.
• Partner with Finance and business leaders to evaluate the accounting impact of new products, strategic initiatives, contracts, and unique business arrangements.
• Support accounting assessments for complex topics, which may include revenue recognition, equity transactions, investments, business combinations, digital assets, and other emerging accounting matters.
• Monitor evolving accounting standards and regulatory developments, assess their impact on the company, and support implementation of new requirements.
• Collaborate with external advisors and auditors to resolve technical accounting matters and ensure consistent application of accounting policies.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in public accounting and/or a complex corporate accounting environment.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, technical accounting research, and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience managing month-end close processes, preparing financial statements, and coordinating external audits.
• Experience with cryptocurrency, digital assets, financial services, fintech, or similarly complex transaction environments.
• Demonstrated ability to independently research, analyze, and document complex accounting matters.
• Experience designing, implementing, or improving accounting processes and internal controls.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and work across multiple teams.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex accounting topics into clear, actionable guidance for non-accounting stakeholders.
• Comfortable working both strategically and hands-on in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Preferred

• CPA with a combination of Big Four or national public accounting firm experience and industry experience.
• Direct experience with cryptocurrency accounting, including digital asset transactions, reconciliations, custody arrangements, and related reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting regulated financial services or crypto-related entities.
• Experience leading financial statement audits and working directly with external auditors on complex accounting matters.
• Familiarity with SOC 1 and/or SOC 2 readiness, internal control frameworks, and audit evidence requirements.
• Experience implementing accounting automation, improving financial systems, or scaling accounting operations.
• Experience partnering with senior leadership on new products, business initiatives, or complex commercial arrangements.

How We Take Care of You:

• Competitive Salary & Stock Options
• Health Benefits
• New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500
• Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card

Alpaca is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.