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AlpacaAccounting Senior Manager
Alpaca operates a global, agent-first brokerage infrastructure platform serving institutional clients across multiple countries with developer-friendly APIs for stocks, options, crypto, and other asset classes. Backed…
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Alpaca operates a global, agent-first brokerage infrastructure platform serving institutional clients across multiple countries with developer-friendly APIs for stocks, options, crypto, and other asset classes. Backed by substantial funding from major global investors, the organization relies on a globally distributed workforce spanning numerous countries. The company is currently seeking an Accounting Senior Manager to join its fully remote team. This position serves as a hands-on, high-impact leader responsible for overseeing…
Job Description
Alpaca operates a global, agent-first brokerage infrastructure platform serving institutional clients across multiple countries with developer-friendly APIs for stocks, options, crypto, and other asset classes. Backed by substantial funding from major global investors, the organization relies on a globally distributed workforce spanning numerous countries.
The company is currently seeking an Accounting Senior Manager to join its fully remote team. This position serves as a hands-on, high-impact leader responsible for overseeing cryptocurrency accounting operations while contributing to broader technical accounting functions, audit leadership, and internal controls.
The ideal candidate will manage end-to-end accounting processes for digital assets, collaborate closely with crypto business leaders, and act as a key technical accounting resource for evaluating complex transactions under US GAAP. This role suits professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess deep knowledge of digital asset accounting and regulatory requirements, and enjoy partnering cross-functionally with legal, compliance, and finance teams to ensure financial integrity and scalability as the enterprise grows.
Responsibilities
- Manage the complete accounting lifecycle for cryptocurrency and tokenization operations, including financial reporting, month-end and quarter-end close procedures, and review of journal entries and reconciliations.
- Formulate, maintain, and upgrade accounting policies and internal controls specifically for digital asset transactions and related business activities.
- Coordinate with crypto business leadership to evaluate the accounting treatment for new products, transaction flows, and commercial developments.
- Handle accounting for digital asset holdings, fees, settlements, and transfers, while supporting regulatory reporting requirements alongside legal and compliance teams.
- Drive automation and process improvements to handle growing crypto transaction volumes and business complexity.
- Act as the primary accounting contact for crypto initiatives and deliver proactive guidance on operational and financial implications.
- Lead and manage external financial statement audits for the crypto business by acting as the main liaison, preparing documentation, and coordinating audit planning.
- Resolve audit findings, implement remediation measures, and maintain audit-ready documentation supported by effective internal controls.
- Research and evaluate nonroutine or complex transactions under US GAAP, creating technical accounting memoranda to document conclusions.
- Monitor emerging accounting standards and regulatory shifts to assess their impact on the organization and support implementation efforts.
Requirements
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience within public accounting and/or a complex corporate environment
- Deep understanding of US GAAP, financial reporting standards, and technical accounting research
- Proven background in managing month-end close workflows, drafting financial statements, and coordinating external audits
- Demonstrated experience working with cryptocurrency, digital assets, fintech, financial services, or similarly complex transaction sectors
- Ability to independently research, analyze, and document complex accounting topics
- Experience designing, executing, or enhancing internal controls and accounting workflows
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
- Certified Public Accountant designation strongly preferred
- Combination of Big Four or national public accounting firm background with corporate industry experience
- Direct history with cryptocurrency accounting, custody arrangements, and related reporting
- Experience supporting regulated financial institutions or crypto-oriented businesses
- Familiarity with SOC 1 and SOC 2 readiness frameworks and internal control standards
- History of implementing automated accounting systems or scaling financial operations
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary and stock options
- Health benefits
- One-time USD 500 new hire home-office setup stipend
- USD 150 monthly stipend provided via a Brex card
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this role is fully remote as part of Alpaca's globally distributed team.
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What are the main focus areas of the Accounting Senior Manager role?
The role focuses on leading cryptocurrency accounting operations, managing external financial statement audits, and serving as a technical accounting resource for complex US GAAP transactions.
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