Vice President, Digital Assets Accounting & Shareholder Reporting

About the role

The VP, Digital Assets Accounting & Shareholder Reporting will lead the integrated operating model supporting Fidelity’s digital asset investment products across accounting operations and fund administration, most notably shareholder reporting. This role is responsible for delivering a scalable, controlled, and forward-looking operational platform that supports a rapidly evolving digital asset product set.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integrated operating model supporting Fidelity’s digital asset investment products across accounting operations and fund administration, most notably shareholder reporting.
• Deliver a scalable, controlled, and forward-looking operational platform that supports a rapidly evolving digital asset product set.
• Oversee end-to-end processes spanning books and records maintenance, digital asset pricing, NAV production, financial reporting, and regulatory filings across multiple product structures, including Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) and Limited Partnerships (LPs).
• Drive the evolution from traditional operating models to a modern, digital asset-native framework, incorporating blockchain-based data, digital custody models, and emerging product structures.
• Partner closely with Product, Technology, Operations, Risk, and Compliance teams to ensure operational readiness, scalability, and control effectiveness as the business grows.
• Identify and implement automation and data-driven solutions to enhance accuracy, reduce manual processes, and improve speed to market for new digital asset products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; advanced degree or CPA preferred
• 15+ years of experience in asset management operations, fund accounting, and/or fund administration, with increasing leadership responsibility
• Deep expertise across both accounting operations and fund administration, including NAV production, financial reporting, and regulatory filings for alternative or investment products
• Experience integrating blockchain-derived data into accounting, NAV, and financial reporting processes, including oversight of reconciliations between on-chain activity and traditional books and records
• Experience supporting financial reporting for complex product structures, including ETPs, partnerships, and registered investment products
• Advanced understanding of US GAAP and investment company reporting requirements, with the ability to apply accounting and reporting guidance to evolving digital asset products
• Demonstrated leadership in building and scaling operational teams and platforms, including driving organizational design and operating model transformation
• Proven ability to lead automation, process optimization, and data strategy initiatives, with a focus on improving operational efficiency and control environments
• Strong understanding of risk management, internal controls, and regulatory requirements, including experience operating in a SOX-compliant environment
• Experience managing relationships with third-party providers, including custodians, fund administrators, auditors, and technology vendors
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and senior leadership levels
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance execution excellence and long-term platform vision

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; advanced degree or CPA preferred
• 15+ years of experience in asset management operations, fund accounting, and/or fund administration, with increasing leadership responsibility
• Deep expertise across both accounting operations and fund administration, including NAV production, financial reporting, and regulatory filings for alternative or investment products
• Experience integrating blockchain-derived data into accounting, NAV, and financial reporting processes, including oversight of reconciliations between on-chain activity and traditional books and records
• Experience supporting financial reporting for complex product structures, including ETPs, partnerships, and registered investment products
• Advanced understanding of US GAAP and investment company reporting requirements, with the ability to apply accounting and reporting guidance to evolving digital asset products
• Demonstrated leadership in building and scaling operational teams and platforms, including driving organizational design and operating model transformation
• Proven ability to lead automation, process optimization, and data strategy initiatives, with a focus on improving operational efficiency and control environments
• Strong understanding of risk management, internal controls, and regulatory requirements, including experience operating in a SOX-compliant environment
• Experience managing relationships with third-party providers, including custodians, fund administrators, auditors, and technology vendors
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and senior leadership levels
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance execution excellence and long-term platform vision

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; advanced degree or CPA preferred
• 15+ years of experience in asset management operations, fund accounting, and/or fund administration, with increasing leadership responsibility
• Deep expertise across both accounting operations and fund administration, including NAV production, financial reporting, and regulatory filings for alternative or investment products
• Experience integrating blockchain-derived data into accounting, NAV, and financial reporting processes, including oversight of reconciliations between on-chain activity and traditional books and records
• Experience supporting financial reporting for complex product structures, including ETPs, partnerships, and registered investment products
• Advanced understanding of US GAAP and investment company reporting requirements, with the ability to apply accounting and reporting guidance to evolving digital asset products
• Demonstrated leadership in building and scaling operational teams and platforms, including driving organizational design and operating model transformation
• Proven ability to lead automation, process optimization, and data strategy initiatives, with a focus on improving operational efficiency and control environments
• Strong understanding of risk management, internal controls, and regulatory requirements, including experience operating in a SOX-compliant environment
• Experience managing relationships with third-party providers, including custodians, fund administrators, auditors, and technology vendors
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and senior leadership levels
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance execution excellence and long-term platform vision

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care coverage
• Emotional well-being support
• Market-leading retirement
• Generous paid time off and parental leave
• Charitable giving employee match program
• Educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $130,000-$264,000 per year. Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate's relevant experience, and other factors. Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.