Full-Time

VP – Accounting

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FalconX

FalconX

201-500 employees

Institutional crypto trading platform for financial institutions

Fintech
Crypto & Web3

Compensation Overview

$225k - $362kAnnually

+ Performance Linked Bonus + Equity

Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Applicants located in California and/or applying to a role based in California.

Category
Financial Accounting
Financial Planning
Management Accounting
Accounting
Required Skills
NetSuite

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; Active CPA or equivalent certification required.
  • 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, with significant experience in a leadership role in similar industries (digital assets, banking, broker-dealer, hedge fund, etc.).
  • Experience in both financial services and startup environments.
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and experience with tax regulations and transfer pricing.
  • Exposure to IFRS and other international accounting standards.
  • Requisite expertise around technical accounting issues such as revenue recognition, consolidation, stock options, business combinations, derivatives, acquisitions, and other accounting matters.
  • Proven experience with multinational organizational structures and complex financial and regulatory reporting, having directly overseen multi-entity, multi-jurisdictional set-ups.
  • Demonstrated expertise in developing and refining monthly closing processes and general ledger implementations.
  • Experience with acquisitions and integrations in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across global teams.
  • Track record of leading accounting teams, managing outcomes and deliverables, and uplifting the knowledge and skills of the team.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems; experience with NetSuite is a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and develop the global accounting team to meet the demands of our growing business.
  • Oversee all general ledger close operations, financial statement analysis, review, and related presentation to stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with internal and external reporting deadlines, US GAAP, international accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies.
  • Implement and maintain scalable systems and applications to support accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency.
  • Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes and systems to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
  • Manage the planning, execution, and timely completion of the audit process.
  • Establish and maintain a strong internal control environment, policies, and procedures to facilitate sustainable business growth.
  • Manage accounting aspects of acquisitions and integrations, ensuring seamless transitions and accurate financial reporting.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives and provide financial insights.
  • Serve as a thought leader and work closely with the leadership team to formulate short and long-term financial and strategic plans.
  • Coordinate and manage relationships with advisors, service providers, and external auditors.
  • Partner with service providers to oversee tax compliance and strategy including transfer pricing, entity structuring, domestic and international tax regulations, and emerging guidance.
  • Build a strong global team through recruiting, culture building, mentorship, coaching, and training.
  • Develop a deep understanding of our business and the digital asset industry.
Desired Qualifications
  • Public company and IPO experiences are nice-to-have
  • Digital assets experience and passion are desirable

FalconX operates an Institutional Crypto Trading Platform that focuses on the needs of financial institutions in the digital assets market, including cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The platform simplifies trading by providing clear price discovery and efficient trade execution, allowing institutions to buy and sell digital assets without concerns about price discrepancies or hidden fees. FalconX is trusted by major financial institutions, highlighting its reliability and effectiveness. It offers tailored solutions for hedge funds, asset managers, and proprietary trading firms, ensuring their specific requirements are met. The company provides a range of services, including trade execution, credit, treasury management, market making, and prime services, generating revenue through these offerings. FalconX aims to streamline digital asset trading for institutional clients, enhancing their trading experience with professional services and quick response times.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$415.4M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2018

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What believers are saying

  • Integration of JitoSOL allows clients to earn passive SOL yield while trading.
  • Acquisition of Arbelos Markets enhances FalconX's crypto derivatives trading capabilities.
  • Launch of auto-liquidation service improves capital efficiency for APAC crypto miners.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition could erode FalconX's market share in the crypto brokerage sector.
  • Cryptocurrency market volatility poses a risk to FalconX's revenue stability.
  • Intensifying regulatory scrutiny may lead to higher compliance costs for FalconX.

What makes FalconX unique

  • FalconX offers seamless price discovery and trade execution for institutional clients.
  • The platform eliminates slippage and hidden fees using advanced data science techniques.
  • FalconX is trusted by major financial institutions for its reliability and effectiveness.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Performance Bonus

Company Equity

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-2%
PR Newswire
Feb 19th, 2025
Jito Foundation And Falconx To Bring Staking Returns And Mev Rewards To Institutional Traders

NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jito Foundation, the organization that oversees ecosystem growth and adoption of Jito protocols under the direction of the Jito DAO, today announced that Jito Staked Solana (JitoSOL) will now be accepted as collateral by FalconX, the largest institutional digital asset prime brokerage. Additionally, FalconX will provide secure custody for JitoSOL, allowing FalconX's institutional clients to optimize interactions with Solana's staking economy.FalconX's clients can now use JitoSOL as collateral for over-the-counter spot, derivatives, and borrowing activities. Earning passive SOL yield on collateral unlocks a new frontier of trading strategies available to its institutional clients. By enabling institutions to integrate Solana staking rewards with trading strategies through JitoSOL, FalconX offers an innovative approach to leveraging JitoSOL for trading while retaining liquidity and optimizing capital efficiency. Furthermore, the addition of JitoSOL demonstrates the value that liquid staking brings to institutions and how digital assets can revolutionize institutional finance."FalconX's inclusion of JitoSOL as trading collateral highlights an exciting new use case for JitoSOL and the broader Jito infrastructure," said Brian Smith, Head of the Jito Foundation

Stock Titan
Jan 6th, 2025
Falcon Gold Raises $975K for Exploration

Falcon Gold Corp. completed a non-brokered private placement, raising over $975k across three tranches. The final tranche raised $380k by issuing 6.67 million Quebec flow-through units at $0.045 each and 2.29 million non-flow-through units at $0.035 each. Proceeds will fund exploration in Newfoundland, Ontario, and Quebec, and support working capital. The company paid $21k in finder's fees and issued 465,666 finder's warrants. All securities are subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval.

PYMNTS
Jan 3rd, 2025
This Week In Web3 Innovation: Crypto Policies, Payments And Stablecoins

It finally happened. In 2024, bitcoin topped $100,000, capping off a year of growing mainstream adoption and technological innovation. Will 2025 bring cryptocurrency fans similar good fortune? Certain experts think bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency, could double its record-high valuation and reach $200,000. But bitcoin’s rise is just one chapter in the ongoing story of cryptocurrency’s evolution and the blockchain industry’s maturation. The future of digital assets is not just about price points and market caps — it’s about how these Web3 technologies are working to reimagine digital finance and commerce on a global scale

PR Newswire
Jan 2nd, 2025
Falconx Expands Global Derivatives Footprint With Acquisition Of Arbelos Markets

SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FalconX, a leading digital asset prime broker, today announced its acquisition of Arbelos Markets, a trading firm specializing in crypto derivatives led by industry veterans Joshua Lim, Shiliang Tang, and Sergio Almada Monter. FalconX operates FalconX Bravo Inc., the first CFTC approved swap dealer focused on cryptocurrency derivatives, and this acquisition further reinforces the firm's commitment to expanding its derivatives business and strengthens its position as one of the largest crypto derivatives dealers in the market.The institutional market has seen significant growth in the last year, driven by positive regulatory momentum along with the growth of ETF and derivatives markets. Similar to traditional asset classes, crypto derivatives will continue to scale to be many multiples of spot markets. FalconX has built a leading position in the derivatives market, consistently ranking as one of the top liquidity providers on Deribit. This acquisition will further enhance FalconX's capabilities to provide customers with access to deeper liquidity and bespoke derivatives solutions, supporting institutions with a more sophisticated and diversified range of trading strategies."With over 60% of global derivatives trading activity happening OTC in traditional markets, this acquisition solidifies FalconX's position as the go-to platform for derivatives liquidity", said Raghu Yarlagadda, CEO of FalconX

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Bitcoin Layer 2 developer Bitlayer Labs has raised $11 million in a Series A funding round at a $300 million valuation.