Controller

Head of Accounting

Updated on 3/24/2023

Locations

United States

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Requirements

12+ years of accounting experience, preferably including previous experience at a Big 4 public accounting firm
Recent experience leading and scaling accounting operations in a complex and high growth business with proven experience in monthly close optimization
Transformational mindset and seek to turn complexity into simplicity through the implementation of more efficient and technology-enabled processes
Demonstrated ability to think critically with a passion for continuous learning and development
Strong communication skills with an ability to synthesize complex information into actionable steps
Experience with interpreting and applying GAAP to business transactions, including knowledge of ASC 606 and 718
Experience managing accounting processes for incentive stock options and have familiarity with Carta or a similar tool
Experience with consolidations in a multiple legal entity environment
BA/BS with concentration in Accounting, Business, Economics and/or Finance

Responsibilities

Serve as trusted advisor to the Head of Finance and other senior leaders across the company on accounting and financial reporting matters, including implications of new products and other strategic initiatives
Collaborate with business partners across functions to understand new products and business drivers to ensure appropriate support for accounting's priorities, including timely, accurate, and complete capture of transaction information and data flows
Provide operational and strategic leadership to develop, motivate, and scale a high-potential accounting team while driving efficiency & automation to support the continued growth and scale of the Company
Drive implementation of new processes and systems to automate manual activities and increase operational efficiencies for the accounting organization
Drive the development and implementation of policies and controls to ensure timely and accurate monthly close and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and other regulatory requirements
Lead and oversee the issuance of the Company's annual audited financial statements
Manage third-party tax provider and ensure accurate and timely tax filings and payments to Federal, State and Local tax agencies

Desired Qualifications

Experience scaling the operations of a high growth startup through an IPO
You're familiar with regulatory finance and operations and have interfaced directly with the OCC or FINRA in the past
You've kept up to date with the proliferation of blockchain and crypto innovations
You were emotionally moved by the soundtrack to Hamilton, which chronicles the founding of a new financial system. :)

At Anchorage Digital we are building the world’s most advanced digital asset platform for institutions to participate in crypto.

Founded in 2017, Anchorage Digital is a regulated crypto platform that provides institutions with integrated financial services and infrastructure solutions. With the first federally chartered crypto bank in the US, Anchorage Digital offers institutions an unparalleled combination of secure custody, regulatory compliance, product breadth, and client service. We’re looking to diversify our team with people who are humble, creative, and eager to learn.

We are a remote friendly, global team, but provide the option of working in-office in New York City, Sioux Falls, Porto, Lisbon, and Singapore. For our colleagues not located near our beautiful offices, we encourage and sponsor quarterly in-person collaboration days to work together and further deepen our Village.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Global Controller will be a key member of the finance leadership team and head of the accounting function for our industry-leading, high growth institutional digital asset platform. This is an exciting opportunity to provide transformational leadership and develop a best-in-class accounting organization and control environment to support the company’s growth and evolution.

As the Controller you will:

Serve as trusted advisor to the Head of Finance and other senior leaders across the company on accounting and financial reporting matters, including implications of new products and other strategic initiatives.
Collaborate with business partners across functions to understand new products and business drivers to ensure appropriate support for accounting’s priorities, including timely, accurate, and complete capture of transaction information and data flows.
Provide operational and strategic leadership to develop, motivate, and scale a high-potential accounting team while driving efficiency & automation to support the continued growth and scale of the Company
Drive implementation of new processes and systems to automate manual activities and increase operational efficiencies for the accounting organization.
Drive the development and implementation of policies and controls to ensure timely and accurate monthly close and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
Lead and oversee the issuance of the Company’s annual audited financial statements
Manage third-party tax provider and ensure accurate and timely tax filings and payments to Federal, State and Local tax agencies

You may be a fit for this role if you have:

12+ years of accounting experience, preferably including previous experience at a Big 4 public accounting firm
Recent experience leading and scaling accounting operations in a complex and high growth business with proven experience in monthly close optimization
Transformational mindset and seek to turn complexity into simplicity through the implementation of more efficient and technology-enabled processes
Demonstrated ability to think critically with a passion for continuous learning and development
Strong communication skills with an ability to synthesize complex information into actionable steps.
Experience with interpreting and applying GAAP to business transactions, including knowledge of ASC 606 and 718.
Experience managing accounting processes for incentive stock options and have familiarity with Carta or a similar tool
Experience with consolidations in a multiple legal entity environment
BA/BS with concentration in Accounting, Business, Economics and/or Finance

Although not a requirement, bonus points if:

Experience scaling the operations of a high growth startup through an IPO
You’re familiar with regulatory finance and operations and have interfaced directly with the OCC or FINRA in the past
You’ve kept up to date with the proliferation of blockchain and crypto innovations.
You were emotionally moved by the soundtrack to Hamilton, which chronicles the founding of a new financial system. :)

About Anchorage Digital: Who we are

The Anchorage Village, what we call our team, brings together the brightest minds from platform security, financial services, and distributed ledger technology to provide the building blocks that empower institutions to safely participate in the evolving digital asset ecosystem. As a diverse team of more than 300 members, we are united in one common goal: building the future of finance by providing the foundation upon which value moves safely in the new global economy.

Anchorage Digital is committed to being a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone, and we are intentional about making sure people feel respected, supported, and connected at work—regardless of who you are or where you come from. We value and celebrate our differences and we believe being open about who we are allows us to do the best work of our lives.

Anchorage Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. Anchorage Digital considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with other legal requirements. “Anchorage Digital” refers to services that are offered either through Anchorage Hold, LLC a Delaware limited liability company and registered Money Services Business, Anchorage Digital Bank National Association, an OCC-chartered national trust bank, or Anchorage Lending CA, LLC a finance lender licensed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, License No. 60DBO-11976, or Anchorage Digital Singapore Pte Ltd, a Singapore private limited company, all wholly-owned subsidiaries of Anchor Labs, Inc., a Delaware corporation.

Protecting your privacy rights is important to Anchorage Digital, and we work to maintain the trust and confidence of our clients when handling personal or financial information. Please see our privacy policy notices here.

1,001-5,000 employees

Website

Institutional Investing Infrastructure for Crypto

Company Overview

Anchorage Digital is on a mission to make it simple for institutions to build products and use digital assets.

Benefits

Health and wellness: 100% health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents
Parental leave: Family comes first: we offer parental and child bonding leave to all new parents
Meaningful equity: Every team member is a part owner in the company and community that we’re all building together
Remote friendly: We allow employees to work anywhere in the U.S. or Portugal, and have physical workspaces in New York, San Francisco, South Dakota, and Portugal.
Flexible time-off plan: Take time off, guilt-free, so you can recharge when you need to
401(k) plan & FSA account: Building a better financial future starts with our employees