Finance Manager

Primary Responsibility: PCAOB Financial Audit Leadership

• Audit Execution: Lead the annual corporate financial statement audit conducted by a PCAOB-registered firm. Own the relationship with the audit team, manage the PBC (Provided by Client) list, and ensure all work papers meet PCAOB standards for documentation and evidence.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare the firm’s GAAP-compliant financial statements, including the Balance Sheet, Statement of Operations, and Cash Flows, with a focus on complex revenue recognition for digital asset management fees.
• Internal Controls (ICFR): Design, document, and test internal controls over financial reporting to satisfy PCAOB requirements for operational integrity and fraud prevention.
• Technical Accounting: Act as the internal subject matter expert on emerging digital asset accounting standards, ensuring the corporate treatment of digital holdings and vendor payments aligns with SEC expectations.
• Digital Asset Tax Reporting: Oversee the implementation of Form 1099-DA reporting. Ensure cost-basis tracking for client SMAs is accurate and compliant with the latest IRS "broker" regulations.
• Regulatory Liaison: Act as a supporting liaison during SEC examinations and external "Surprise Exams" (Independent Verification of Assets). Provide quantitative data and audit trails to the CCO and Controller as needed.
• AUM Substantiation: Maintain the "source of truth" for the firm’s AUM, reconciling internal portfolio data with third-party custodial records for use in Form ADV and Form PF filings.

• Month-End Close: Manage the corporate month-end close process, including AP, accruals, and payroll.
• Treasury Management: Oversee corporate cash and digital asset liquidity, ensuring strict operational segregation between corporate funds and client assets.

• Experience: 5+ years in accounting/finance. Must have direct experience leading or performing PCAOB-level audits (either in-house or at a Big 4 / mid-tier public accounting firm).
• Technical Fluency: Deep understanding of US GAAP, PCAOB auditing standards, and the SEC’s regulatory framework for RIAs.
• Crypto Knowledge: Practical experience with digital asset custody, on-chain transaction reconciliation, and the specific tax challenges (cost-basis) of crypto.

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Compensation: base salary $140-160/year DOE + stock options and discretionary bonus.