The vacancy is well-structured with clear responsibilities and requirements, though some areas could use more detail.
Job description
Blockchain is connecting the world to the future of finance. As the most trusted and fastest-growing global crypto company, it helps millions of people worldwide safely access cryptocurrency. Since its inception in 2011, Blockchain has earned the trust of over 90 million wallet holders and more than 40 million verified users, facilitating over $1 trillion in crypto transactions.
Responsibilities
### WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- **Financial Reporting & Close**
- Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
- Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP or IFRS.
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting.
- Oversee general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- **Technical Accounting**
- Research and interpret accounting standards and apply them to complex transactions.
- Develop accounting policies and ensure consistent application across the organization.
- Partner with external auditors on technical accounting matters and audit deliverables.
- **Internal Controls & Compliance**
- Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and reporting requirements.
- Support internal and external audit processes.
- **Process Improvement & Systems**
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiencies.
- Partner with Finance Systems and cross-functional teams to enhance ERP and reporting tools.
- Implement scalable accounting procedures to support business growth.
- **Team Leadership**
- Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
- Establish clear performance goals and provide ongoing feedback.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- **Cross-Functional Collaboration**
- Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and Operations teams.
- Provide financial insights to support strategic initiatives and new product launches.
Requirements
### WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- **Required**
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory experience.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP or IFRS.
- Experience managing the month-end close and financial reporting processes.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
- **Preferred**
- CPA (or equivalent professional certification).
- Experience in fintech, crypto, or financial services industries preferred.
- Experience with multinational entities and multi-currency accounting.
- Internal controls and audit management experience.
Conditions
### COMPENSATION & PERKS
- Competitive full-time salary based on experience and meaningful equity in an industry-leading company.
- This is a role based in our Palermo office, with a mandatory in-office presence four days per week.
- The opportunity to be a key player and build your career at a rapidly expanding, global technology company in an exciting, emerging industry.
- Performance-based bonuses.
- Apple equipment provided by the company.
- Work from Anywhere Policy: You can work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 20 days per year.
About Blockchain
Blockchain.com is a leading cryptocurrency wallet provider, exchange, and finance platform serving retail and institutional users worldwide. It offers trading, wallet, payment services, and infrastructure like blockchain explorers, having facilitated over $1 trillion in transactions and supporting over 90 million wallets. The company originated as a Bitcoin tracking tool and has expanded into a comprehensive crypto ecosystem.