Building the Future of Crypto 

Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.

What makes us different?

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.

Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here.

As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.

Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!

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The team

You will report to the Sr. Director, Reporting & Technical Accounting and aid in Kraken's financial close process, preparing internal reporting documents for management, and fulfilling external financial reporting obligations. Additionally, you'll support in researching and documenting accounting presentation and disclosure issues to ensure compliance with GAAP/SEC requirements, and assist other members of the Controllership team when necessary.

The opportunity

• Assist in the preparation of internal and external financial statements and reports

• Assist with the preparation and compliance of SEC filings (Form 10-Q, Form 10-K, Form 8-K, private placements and Form S-1)

• Prepare supporting work papers for disclosures, including footnotes and MD&A preparation

• Ability to work collaboratively with internal business teams (legal, treasury and accounting)

• Coordinate requests from the Company’s internal and external auditors

• Review external reporting documents in XBRL format

• Lead process and reporting improvements within Workiva

• Review and analyze peer disclosures

• Prepare quarterly and annual regulatory and statutory compliance reporting as needed

• Develop and maintain SOX compliance over financial reporting and disclosures

• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills you should HODL

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA a plus

• Minimum 3 years of experience, public accounting experience a plus

• Working knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and SEC reporting regulations

• Strong communication, analytical and organizational skills

• Self-starter with the ability to work on multiple priorities at once

• Experience with general ledger software applications, such as OneStream, NetSuite

• Experience with external financial reporting systems, such as Workiva Wdesk

This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline.

Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner cons