Accounting Senior Manager

The role

This person will lead cryptocurrency accounting operations and support complex accounting matters. They will manage end-to-end crypto accounting, lead external audits, and research technical US GAAP matters.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end accounting for crypto and tokenization activities including month-end and quarter-end close.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and controls for cryptocurrency transactions.
• Partner with crypto business leadership to ensure appropriate accounting treatment for new products.
• Oversee accounting for digital asset holdings, transfers, fees, and settlements.
• Coordinate with Finance, Legal, and Compliance to support regulatory reporting.
• Drive process improvements and automation for crypto transaction volumes.
• Lead and manage the external financial statement audit process for the crypto business.
• Support regulatory examinations and inquiries related to the crypto business.
• Research and evaluate complex or nonroutine transactions under US GAAP.
• Prepare technical accounting memoranda documenting conclusions and guidance.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 8-10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 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
• Excellent communication skills

Nice to have

• 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
• Experience implementing accounting automation, improving financial systems, or scaling accounting operations
• Experience partnering with senior leadership on new products, business initiatives, or complex commercial arrangements

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Stock Options
• Health Benefits
• New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500
• Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card

About the company

Alpaca is a US-headquartered, global leader in agent-first brokerage infrastructure for stocks, ETFs, options, crypto, fixed income, 24/5 trading, and more. The company is a licensed financial services company serving hundreds of financial institutions across 40 countries.