Kraken

Accounting Policy Manager

Posted on: 14 Nov 2021

San Francisco, CA

Job Description


About the role:
The Manager of Accounting Policy and Financial Transactions will be an integral part of the Finance Team and will work closely with Finance and Accounting leadership cohorts. This role reports to the Director of Technical Accounting.
The Manager of Accounting Policy and Financial Transactions is a key member of the Accounting and Finance Team and serves as an accounting subject matter expert to support global Kraken accounting processes and financial transactions. This role is responsible for implementation and oversight of the global Kraken accounting and finance policies and supports M&A teams on a broad spectrum of technical accounting matters. Responsibilities also include assisting with the preparation of financial statements and evaluation of complex technical accounting issues as needed.

What you'll do:

Serve as a U.S. GAAP and Kraken accounting policy subject matter expert
Provide counsel to internal stakeholders including interpretation, application, and implementation of accounting and finance policies 
Evaluate targets financial practices such as historical and projected earnings and cash flows, contingencies, commitments, as well as quality of assets and internal control structure
Post-deal integration
Identify integration and post-transaction transition issues
Assist with the adoption of new U.S. GAAP accounting standards including coordinating with accounting process owners, developing implementation plans, and executing process, system, and financial reporting disclosure changes
Assist with preparation and review of disclosures in Kraken’s financial statements

Who you are:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, CPA and MBA preferred
Minimum of 10-years progressive experience in corporate accounting and/or public accounting, cryptocurrency industry experience a plus
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting and financial reporting requirements, IFRS a plus
Previous experience in business combinations, derivatives and complex financial instruments
Understanding of complex business and information technology management processes and controls
Experience as finance lead for post-merger integration
Attention to detail and ability to evaluate financial concepts and complex transactions
Ability to work independently and adjust priorities to achieve accurate and timely results
Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to collaborate across functions

Kraken

San Francisco, CA

As one of the largest and oldest Bitcoin exchanges in the world, Kraken is consistently named one of the best places to buy and sell crypto online, thanks to our excellent service, low fees, versatile funding options and rigorous security standards -- but this is only part of the story. We’ve been on the forefront of the blockchain revolution since 2011.

Our mission is to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion.

Who we are

Recognizing the importance of Bitcoin from the onset, and understanding that the exchange is the most critical part of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, Jesse Powell founded Kraken to give people the means to quickly and securely invest in the space. Since then, the company has grown by leaps and bounds with hundreds of employees spanning the globe. We’re a diverse group of thinkers and doers that are dedicated to making cryptocurrency available and accessible to the world and enabling people from all walks of life to invest in their independence.

What we do

Empowering investors

Whether you’re an advanced trader or a crypto-beginner, Kraken gives you the power to chart your own financial course. Our exchange has an ever-growing number of cryptocurrency pairs for you to invest in and a slew of tools and features for you to leverage as you grow your portfolio. 

Supporting institutions

From over-the-counter trading to personalized white-glove account management, Kraken is the premier cryptocurrency investing solution for institutions of all sizes. We offer exceptional liquidity and competitive pricing for all our markets so you can achieve your investment goals quickly and confidently.

Join the revolution

Since Satoshi first mined Bitcoin’s genesis block in 2009, crypto has been changing the world - and the Kraken team is leading the charge. We’re looking for talented, inspiring people who are passionate about bringing cryptocurrency to the mainstream. If you’re interested in joining Kraken, click the link below to learn more about all of our open job listings. 

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