Manage day-to-day accounting operations, oversee financial close processes, prepare financial statements, and ensure compliance with US GAAP.
The Company
The RoleSwan is the USA’s #1 Bitcoin wealth platform for families and businesses. We hire passionate Bitcoiners who want to work with a self-motivated and fully distributed startup team.
As a Controller at Swan Bitcoin, you will play a pivotal role in managing various aspects of financial operations and the financial close and reporting of our organization. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of at least 5-10 years of hands-on experience in accounting and/or audit in a public company setting. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to provide strategic financial guidance to support business objectives.
Your responsibilities- Manage day-to-day accounting operations to ensure accurate bookkeeping in compliance with US GAAP accounting standards
- Oversee the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including account reconciliations and accruals, with the objective of ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial records
- Prepare financial statements and other accounting memos and disclosures to ensure compliance with key standards such as ASC 606, ASC 718, and ASC 842
- Analyze financial reports to provide timely and insightful recommendations to Swan leadership
- Partner closely with third parties to manage annual audits, filings, taxes, and other corporate accounting activities
- Assist in the development and documentation of robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial reporting completeness and accuracy
- Evaluate, design, and implement financial systems and processes to enhance efficiency
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA designation strongly preferred
- Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Auditor with at least 5-10 years of professional accounting/audit experience in a public company setting. Big 4 or large national public accounting experience is required
- Comprehensive understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in financial management software. Experience with NetSuite preferred
- Demonstrated leadership and effective communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic startup environment
- Must be eligible to work in the US
- Compensation for this role will be based on location and experience, and may include base salary, equity, and benefits
Remote pay range (based on location and experience)
$150,000—$200,000 USD
Here's a bit about our culture
- We’re a growing team: Fully distributed across the world, Slack and Huddles are huge here.
- We’re very flat: Leadership is desired and encouraged; we hire people who care about and use the product they are working on.
- We’re Bitcoiners: We find solutions that encourage Bitcoin principles. We are often involved in the Bitcoin community through writing, podcasts, conferences, open-source projects, and time spent on Twitter to help educate the masses. We love Bitcoin, and it comes through in our daily chats, meetings, and actions.
Top Skills
Financial Management Software
NetSuite
Us Gaap
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