Financial Controller

Finatal are partnered with a rapidly growing, industry - leading provider of custody and trade solutions that allows investor to manage cryptocurrencies, digital assets, and global currencies from a secure environment linked to various service providers. The business has grown 4x in top line revenue in the last 12 months and is about to start an aggressive capital raise process with top venture capital and private equity firms. Due to this growth, the business is looking to VP Controller who can support the CFO.

The VP / Director of Finance, Controller will be a pivotal member of the Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the CFO. Responsibilities include overseeing accounting operations, leading the annual audit, ensuring income tax compliance, and implementing scalable processes and systems for financial controls. This role collaborates closely with the CFO and Executive Leadership Team, managing complex transactions and continuously improving company-wide accounting practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations and Controllership:

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting.
• Manage the month-end-close process, account reconciliations, accruals, revenue recognition, and consolidation.
• Collaborate with the financial planning & analysis team on reporting efforts and monthly accruals for budgeting and forecasting.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to accelerate close timelines.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, ensuring operational excellence.

Compliance and Internal Controls:

• Stay abreast of evolving accounting standards and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company and custodial assets, ensuring financial integrity.
• Act as the second line of defense for the daily and monthly reconciliation of custodial accounts.
• Develop and document accounting policies and procedures to support consistent and accurate financial reporting.

Audit Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the company's annual audit, coordinating with external auditors for a smooth audit process.
• Prepare audit schedules and documentation, ensuring compliance with audit requirements and regulatory standards.
• Proactively address audit findings, working collaboratively to implement corrective actions.
• Provide documentation and support during annual regulatory audits.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business, Finance, or related degree required. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in an accounting function.
• CPA required.
• Thorough knowledge of financial best practices and requirements, including detailed knowledge of US GAAP, with a proven ability to provide sound and ethical financial counsel to executive leadership.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with senior management and external stakeholders.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of autonomy.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities and a demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality results.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work independently or collaboratively as part of a team.