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Senior Accountant

FalconX
New York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Oct 2024

About the role

Who are we?

FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and 
cutting-edge technology, FalconX addresses the industry's foremost challenges: Navigating the digital asset market can be complex and fragmented, with limited products and services that support trading strategies, structures, and liquidity found in conventional financial markets. As a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale, FalconX operates as the connective tissue empowering clients with seamless navigation through the ever-
evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

We are looking for a results-driven, high-performing and confident Senior Accountant to join our Accounting team. You will be expected to work in a fast paced environment to deliver on accounting, reporting & analytical fronts. In addition to day-to-day accounting & reporting, the Senior will collaborate with the team, bring in relevant technical accounting expertise, assist in formulating sound financial strategies, implement appropriate internal controls, implement industry best practices, and develop financial plans that support organizational strategy.

Responsibilities

  • As a Senior Accountant, you would be required to prepare key deliverables involved in day-to-day accounting, bookkeeping, and reporting primarily in US GAAP (IndAS or IFRS experience is a plus)
  • Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; consolidation of various entities to deliver the Group’s results
  • Bring a base of knowledge around technical accounting issues such as revenue recognition, derivatives, consolidation, stock options, business combinations, MTM accounting, and other accounting matters
  • Oversee entity’s jurisdiction-specific reporting, accounting, tax & compliances 
  • Designing and implementing processes, policies & procedures, internal control framework, etc.
  • Coordination with external auditors and other relevant teams in/out of the organization
  • Hands-on knowledge of working/operating in an environment with an ERP (like NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, etc.)

Success

  • As a Senior Accountant, you will help the team refine and streamline finance & accounting processes and ensure real-time & accurate financial information to all the stakeholders
  • Bring in requisite US GAAP expertise and guide the group through emerging guidance, restructuring, and product launches
  • Develop legal entities and regulatory, statutory, management & tax deliverables, filings
  • You will be required to work very closely with Trading, Trade-Ops Teams & external consultants to ensure best financial outcomes for the organization
  • Over the course of time, build SME knowledge (from accounting, reporting, regulatory perspectives) of the environment the firm is operating in
  • Ability to multitask, work effectively under pressure, prioritize, and manage workload to meet internal needs
  • Work closely with the global accounting team, including our team based in India, to ensure consistency and accuracy in financial reporting

Required Qualifications

  • Active Certified Public Accountant 
  • Big 4 accounting firm, digital asset or financial services industry experience preferred
  • Prior working experience of 3+ years in a similar industry (Trading, Banking, Broker-Dealer etc.)
  • Some experience managing accounting staff and responsibility for their delivery and performance
  • In addition to supporting the regular accounting functions (book-keeping, payables, receivables, reporting, payroll etc.), has technical accounting experience
  • Expert knowledge of US GAAP reporting standards and its application; IndAS or IFRS experience is a plus
  • Hands-on knowledge of working /operating in an environment with an ERP (like NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, etc.)
  • Understanding of E2E trade flow & related dynamics (settlement, market-making etc.)
  • Enthusiastic, self-starter, and detail-oriented with excellent analytical & problem-solving capabilities and with strong verbal and written communication skills

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