Corporate Controller

Summary

Join FalconX's pioneering team as a Corporate Controller, leading global accounting activities and building a world-class accounting function. You will oversee the monthly financial close process, manage the general ledger, and ensure compliance with US GAAP and SOX. This role requires leading and developing a high-performing accounting team, enhancing operational efficiency, and managing the annual external audit. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage in ad-hoc projects to support organizational growth. The ideal candidate possesses deep US GAAP and SOX compliance knowledge and experience leading large global teams in the financial services industry. This is a high-growth environment requiring a dynamic leader who can inspire and motivate a team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; Active CPA or equivalent certification required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including roles as a Controller or Director of Accounting in the financial services, fintech, or payments industry, with a minimum of 7+ years in senior management leading large global teams
• Strong knowledge and leadership in accounting operations, with proven experience in building, developing, mentoring, and inspiring a diverse, high-performing professional accounting team globally
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex concepts and risk factors to stakeholders and influence decision-making
• Experienced business partner skilled in building trust and inspiring others in a complex environment
• Proven track record in assessing, developing, and implementing internal controls while maintaining efficient processes
• Excitement about navigating a hyper-growth, rapidly changing, and sometimes ambiguous environment

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the global accounting team, driving efficiency and automation to meet the demands of our high-growth environment
• Oversee the monthly global financial close process, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of global consolidation
• Own the general ledger and recording of all business transactions, including detailed analysis and reconciliation of accounts, while ensuring compliance with US GAAP, local accounting requirements, and internal policies
• Enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency within the Controllership organization by streamlining and improving processes and internal controls
• Manage annual external audit preparation and oversight, liaising with finance transformation, tax, treasury, legal, and other functions
• Build and lead a strong global team through active recruiting, motivating, coaching, training, and mentoring team members
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives and provide financial insights
• Engage in ad-hoc projects as needed to support the organization's growth and strategic objectives

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong ERP systems experience, preferably in NetSuite
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite
• Experience in public and company environments and IPO processes
• Passion for digital assets and the crypto industry

Benefits

• Performance linked bonus
• Equity
• Competitive benefits package