Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field; active CPA required with deep knowledge of US GAAP., 10+ years of accounting or audit experience, including at least 5 years in corporate SEC reporting and disclosure., Background in financial services, fintech, banking, or exchanges; experience with complex financial instruments like derivatives., Proficient with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or NetSuite; Workiva or similar reporting platforms a plus..

Key responsibilities:

Lead a high-performing team across regulatory reporting, financial reporting, M&A, and technical accounting.

Manage the preparation and distribution of internal and external financial statements and reports.

Oversee technical research and disclosure review, ensuring compliance and consistency across financial statements.

Build strong relationships with external auditors and accounting technical advisors.

Job description

Building the Future of Crypto

Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.

What makes us different?

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.

Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here.

As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.

Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!

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The team

The Head of Reporting and Technical Accounting will be an integral part of the Finance team and will work closely with your Finance and Accounting leadership cohorts. This role reports directly to the Chief Accounting Officer and will have touchpoints to stakeholders in legal, acquisitions and various business line leads.

The opportunity

Lead a high-performing team across regulatory reporting, financial reporting, M&A, and technical accounting.
Evaluate new US GAAP pronouncements and complex transactions; oversee technical research and disclosure review.
Build strong relationships with external auditors and accounting technical advisors.
Manage the preparation and distribution of internal and external financial statements and reports.
Manage SEC filings including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, S-1s, and private placement memorandums.
Establish and maintain accounting policies in collaboration with broader finance teams.
Review financial statements for U.S. and international subsidiaries to ensure compliance and consistency.
Partner on drafting technical accounting memos and policies, ensuring clarity and alignment in implementation.
Develop and maintain the integrity of the financial reporting process and financial controls.

Skills you should HODL

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field; active CPA required with deep knowledge of US GAAP.
10+ years of accounting or audit experience, including at least 5 years in corporate SEC reporting and disclosure.
Background in financial services, fintech, banking, or exchanges; experience with complex financial instruments like derivatives.
Familiarity with regulatory and subsidiary-level reporting.
Comfortable operating in ambiguity, with a pragmatic approach to accounting decisions and deal assessments.
Proficient with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or NetSuite; Workiva or similar reporting platforms a plus.
Collaborative, innovative, and flexible, with strong cross-functional relationship-building skills.

Nice to haves

Experience or knowledge of cryptocurrency.
Experience at a Big 4 or national accounting firm.

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This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline.

Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!

As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

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