Alpaca Accounting Senior Manager at Alpaca leading cryptocurrency accounting operations and supporting complex accounting matters. Responsible for audit leadership, internal controls, and technical accounting.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly motivated and technically strong Accounting Senior Manager to lead our cryptocurrency accounting operations and support complex accounting matters across the organization.
This is a high-impact, hands-on role that combines ownership of the crypto accounting function with broader technical accounting responsibilities, audit leadership, and internal controls development.
The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment, navigating complex accounting and regulatory requirements, and partnering cross-functionally with business leaders, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and external auditors.
This individual will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and scalability of our accounting processes as the business grows and evolves.
Digital Assets Accounting & Financial Reporting
Own the end-to-end accounting function for the company's crypto and tokenization-related activities, including month-end and quarter-end close processes, reconciliation review, journal entry reviews, and financial reporting.
Develop, maintain, and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and controls related to cryptocurrency transactions, digital assets, and associated business activities.
Partner closely with crypto business leadership to understand new products, transaction flows, and business developments, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment and financial reporting.
Oversee accounting for crypto-related transactions, including digital asset holdings, transfers, fees, settlements, and other relevant activities.
Coordinate with Finance, Legal, Compliance, and other stakeholders to support regulatory reporting requirements applicable to the crypto business.
Drive process improvements, automation, and scalable accounting solutions to support growth in crypto transaction volumes and business complexity.
Serve as the primary accounting point of contact for crypto-related initiatives, providing proactive guidance on accounting implications and operational considerations.
Qualification
Bachelor's degree in AccountingStrong understanding of US GAAPExperience with cryptocurrencyExperience designingHow We Take Care of You
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred.
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in public accounting and/or a complex corporate accounting environment.
Strong understanding of US GAAP, technical accounting research, and financial reporting requirements.
Experience managing month-end close processes, preparing financial statements, and coordinating external audits.
Experience with cryptocurrency, digital assets, financial services, fintech, or similarly complex transaction environments.
Demonstrated ability to independently research, analyze, and document complex accounting matters.
Experience designing, implementing, or improving accounting processes and internal controls.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and work across multiple teams.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex accounting topics into clear, actionable guidance for non-accounting stakeholders.
Comfortable working both strategically and hands-on in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
Preferred
CPA with a combination of Big Four or national public accounting firm experience and industry experience.
Direct experience with cryptocurrency accounting, including digital asset transactions, reconciliations, custody arrangements, and related reporting requirements.
Experience supporting regulated financial services or crypto-related entities.
Experience leading financial statement audits and working directly with external auditors on complex accounting matters.
Familiarity with SOC 1 and/or SOC 2 readiness, internal control frameworks, and audit evidence requirements.
