Director of Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting

is the worlds leading software platform for digital assets. Offering the largest production blockchain platform in the world we share the passion to code create and ultimately build an open accessible and fair financial future one piece of software at a time.

is looking for a Director of Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting. The Director of Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting is a key leadership role responsible for leading the consolidated financial reporting function and overseeing the companys compliance with accounting standards (US GAAP) including providing guidance on complex accounting issues and ensuring proper implementation and documentation of existing and new accounting standards and policies. This position will play a critical role in supporting financial reporting accuracy evaluating accounting implications of business decisions and maintaining a strong control environment. Reporting directly to the Group Controller this role leads the strategic direction of the financial reporting and technical accounting team and acts as the Companys expert on financial reporting and technical accounting issues.

Additionally this role will be responsible for managing and developing team members. We are focused on hiring individuals who possess a combination of strong leadership and technical skills and have a passion for being innovative and delivering exceptional ideas and service to our stakeholders.

This position is in Dallas Texas and requires to be in the office 4 days a week.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead the companys group technical accounting function working with a global accounting/finance team ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP including cryptocurrency accounting and revenue recognition.
• Lead the companys consolidated financial reporting process including preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations (including preparation of monthly balance sheets income statements and quarterly statements of stockholders equity and preparation of disclosures).
• Oversee preparation of monthly quarterly and ad-hoc management reporting including variance analysis technical position memos executive presentations etc. ensuring appropriate documentation of accounting positions is in place and advise senior management on complex transactions
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions including but not limited to revenue recognition lease accounting business combinations debt and equity instruments impairments stock-based compensation and multi-currency consolidation.
• Research and evaluate the impact of new accounting standards and ensure proper implementation and maintenance of accounting policies and internal controls.
• Lead the preparation of technical accounting memos and documentation to support accounting conclusions and external audit reviews.
• Support financial and regulatory reporting with proper disclosures and documentation.
• Assist in reviewing the monthly quarterly and annual consolidation process.
• Assist in the review of intercompany balances and transactions working with regional accounting teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Participate in internal and external audits
• Support month-end quarter-end and year-end closing processes for technical accounting areas including reviewing journal entries footnote disclosures and audit-related tasks.
• Assists with ad-hoc project assignments related to financial reporting and forecasting.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• The foremost quality for this position or any position at Blockchain is integrity
• Bachelors degree in accounting; CPA required.
• 10-15 years of progressive accounting experience including Big 4 public accounting and/or corporate technical accounting roles.
• Preference for prior experience in crypto fintech or start-up environments
• Current or recent senior-level SEC reporting experience is required
• Strong experience with multi-currency consolidation and US financial reporting requirements
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP (including ASC 842 ASC 805 ASC 606 and ASC 350) and SEC reporting requirements. Experience with SOX compliance.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex accounting concepts to non-accountants.
• Attention to detail accuracy and strong organizational skills
• Experience working with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite; Experience with NetSuite preferred
• Ability to work in a fast paced deadline-oriented environment and prioritize optimally with consideration of broader team goals
• Must be able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams at all levels
• Experience interacting with a global finance/accounting team

COMPENSATION & PERKS

• Competitive salary and meaningful equity in an industry-leading company.
• Hybrid schedule requiring 4 office days per week
• The opportunity to be a key player and build your career at a rapidly expanding global technology company in an exciting emerging industry.
• Comprehensive health dental and vision benefits.
• Unlimited vacation policy to maintain work-life balance.
• The latest Apple equipment for optimal productivity.
• Performance-based bonuses
• Work from Anywhere Policy: You can work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 20 days per year.

Pay Transparency Notice: At your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For individuals performing work in the United States the target annual salary for this position can range from $170000 to $200000 and your actual pay will depend on your skills qualifications experience and location as well as internal equity and market data.

We also offer benefits that include medical and dental coverage retirement benefits paid parental leave flexible paid time off. Additionally this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses and full-time employees will receive equity as part of the compensation package.

Note: benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

Blockchain is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race religion color national origin gender gender expression sex sexual orientation age marital status veteran status disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence and apprenticeship. Blockchain makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time.

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Your personal data will be shared with Greenhouse Software Inc. a cloud services provider located in the United States of America and engaged by Controller to help manage its recruitment and hiring process on Controllers behalf. Accordingly if you are located outside of the United States your personal data will be transferred to the United States once you submit it through this site. Because the European Union Commission has determined that United States data privacy laws do not ensure an adequate level of protection for personal data collected from EU data subjects the transfer will be subject to appropriate additional safeguards under the standard contractual clauses.

Your personal data will be retained by Controller as long as Controller determines it is necessary to evaluate your application for employment. Under the GDPR you have the right to request access to your personal data to request that your personal data be rectified or erased and to request that processing of your personal data be restricted. You also have the right to data addition you may lodge a complaint with an EU supervisory authority.

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