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Assistant Financial Controller

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Crypto
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-21
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Compliance, Financial Reporting
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 170000 USD Yearly USD 120000.00 170000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Technical Accounting & Reporting

  • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for U.S. and Canadian entities, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to close calendars.
  • Review and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and flux analyses across multiple legal entities.
  • Prepare consolidated and standalone financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including footnote disclosures.
  • Manage intercompany recharges, settlements, and eliminations across the  group.
  • Research and document positions on complex or emerging accounting issues (e.g., ASC 606, ASC 810, ASC 842, digital asset accounting).
  • Draft and maintain accounting policies and position memos; present conclusions to the Financial Controller and external auditors.
  • Monitor new accounting standards and assess their impact on the U.S. entities.
Internal Controls & Compliance
  • Design, implement, and maintain internal controls over financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
  • Perform and supervise control procedures to ensure completeness and accuracy of books and records.
  • Support the Financial Controller in managing internal and external audit engagements — preparing schedules, responding to requests, and resolving findings.
  • Prepare regulatory filings, including CFTC and NFA financial reports as applicable.
  • Maintain organized work papers and documentation to support all reported balances.
Operational Finance
  • Oversee accounts payable operations, vendor management, and payment processing controls.
  • Review and improve month-end reporting packages for U.S. management and group reporting.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in coordination with the Director of Finance.
  • Drive process improvements and automation of manual accounting and reporting workflows.
  • Support tax return preparation and related supporting schedules.
Leadership & Team Management
  • Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing U.S. Accounting team — setting clear goals, coaching team members, and holding the team to high standards of accuracy and accountability.
  • Set clear, measurable expectations and hold team members accountable through performance scorecards.
  • Drive team performance and build bench strength, ensuring robust backup coverage across all critical functions.
  • Partner closely with Treasury, Compliance, Legal, and other business functions to support regulatory compliance and governance requirements.
  • Coordinate with global Finance counterparts to meet group reporting deadlines and drive consistency in accounting policies across jurisdictions.
  • Serve as a trusted business partner to senior leadership, providing financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
Automation & Continuous Improvement
  • Champion the adoption of process automation and AI tools within the accounting function.
  • Identify manual processes suitable for automation and build business cases for investment.
  • Implement solutions that reduce cycle time, improve accuracy, and increase scalability.
  • Document and maintain process narratives and desktop procedures for all key workflows.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university.
  • CPA designation (active).
  • 5–9 years of progressive accounting experience, including a combination of public accounting and industry roles.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, with experience researching and resolving technical accounting issues.
  • Experience with multi-entity consolidations and intercompany accounting.
  • Prior experience supporting or managing external audit engagements.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Net Suite, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated people leadership experience — managing, developing, and holding team members accountable.
  • Experience in a regulated financial services environment (e.g., exchange, FCM, broker-dealer, bank).
  • Working knowledge of CFTC, NFA, or SEC regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Experience with digital assets, crypto markets, or prediction markets.
  • Experience implementing process automation or AI tools in an accounting function.
  • Hands-on experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Attractive annual leave entitlement including birthday, work anniversary
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Eligible for company-sponsored group health, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance

is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an environment where opportunities are presented to everyone in a fair and transparent way.  values diversity and inclusion, seeking candidates with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills that complement and strengthen our team.

Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment purposes only.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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