Assistant Financial Controller
Crypto.com · Chicago, IL · 5 days ago
HybridAccountingFull-time
About Crypto.com
Founded in 2016, Crypto.com serves more than 150 million customers and is the world's fastest growing global cryptocurrency platform. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet™. Built on a foundation of security, privacy, and compliance, Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for U.S. and Canadian entities, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to close calendars
- Review and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and flux analyses across multiple legal entities
- Prepare consolidated and standalone financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including footnote disclosures
- Manage intercompany recharges, settlements, and eliminations across the Crypto.com group
- Research and document positions on complex or emerging accounting issues (e.g., ASC 606, ASC 810, ASC 842, digital asset accounting)
- Draft and maintain accounting policies and position memos; present conclusions to the Financial Controller and external auditors
- Monitor new accounting standards and assess their impact on the U.S. entities
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Design, implement, and maintain internal controls over financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP
- Perform and supervise control procedures to ensure completeness and accuracy of books and records
- Support the Financial Controller in managing internal and external audit engagements — preparing schedules, responding to requests, and resolving findings
- Prepare regulatory filings, including CFTC and NFA financial reports as applicable
- Maintain organized workpapers and documentation to support all reported balances
Operational Finance
- Oversee accounts payable operations, vendor management, and payment processing controls
- Review and improve month-end reporting packages for U.S. management and group reporting
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in coordination with the Director of Finance
- Drive process improvements and automation of manual accounting and reporting workflows
- Support tax return preparation and related supporting schedules
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing U.S. Accounting team — setting clear goals, coaching team members, and holding the team to high standards of accuracy and accountability
- Set clear, measurable expectations and hold team members accountable through performance scorecards
- Drive team performance and build bench strength, ensuring robust backup coverage across all critical functions
- Partner closely with Treasury, Compliance, Legal, and other business functions to support regulatory compliance and governance requirements
- Coordinate with global Finance counterparts to meet group reporting deadlines and drive consistency in accounting policies across jurisdictions
- Serve as a trusted business partner to senior leadership, providing financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making
Automation & Continuous Improvement
- Champion the adoption of process automation and AI tools within the accounting function
- Identify manual processes suitable for automation and build business cases for investment
- Implement solutions that reduce cycle time, improve accuracy, and increase scalability
- Document and maintain process narratives and desktop procedures for all key workflows
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university
- CPA designation (active)
- 5-9 years of progressive accounting experience, including a combination of public accounting and industry roles
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, with experience researching and resolving technical accounting issues
- Experience with multi-entity consolidations and intercompany accounting
- Prior experience supporting or managing external audit engagements
- Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated people leadership experience — managing, developing, and holding team members accountable
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a regulated financial services environment (e.g., exchange, FCM, broker-dealer, bank)
- Working knowledge of CFTC, NFA, or SEC regulatory reporting requirements
- Experience with digital assets, crypto markets, or prediction markets
- Experience implementing process automation or AI tools in an accounting function
- Hands-on experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
Life at Crypto.com
- Empowered to think big and try new opportunities while working with a talented, ambitious, and supportive team
- Transformational and proactive working environment where employees are empowered to find thoughtful and innovative solutions
- Growth from within — we help to develop new skill-sets that impact personal and professional growth
- Our colleagues are some of the best in the industry; we are all here to help and support one another
- One cohesive team engaging stakeholders to achieve our ultimate goal: Cryptocurrency in every wallet
- Flexible work hours and hybrid or remote set-up
- Internal mobility program offering employees a new scope or career alternatives
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Attractive annual leave entitlement including birthday and work anniversary leave
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Eligible for company-sponsored group health, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance
- Flexible work hours and hybrid or remote set-up
- Internal mobility program offering diverse career opportunities