5+ years of experience in accounting/finance, ideally in a senior role.
Strong foundation in technical accounting principles, particularly US GAAP; CPA preferred.
Experience building or scaling finance functions in early-stage companies.
Ability to handle hands-on accounting tasks, not just oversight.
Knowledge of customer funds safeguarding, AML/KYC controls, and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
Partner with all business areas to enhance financial workflow and support stakeholders.
Oversee financial reporting, analysis, and budgeting for various business offerings.
Manage the entire accounting cycle, including month-end close, GL, AP/AR, payroll, and reconciliations.
Collaborate with Legal/Compliance to meet regulatory financial obligations.
Analyze and track results, KPIs, and trends, providing insights to business leadership.
Benefits
Competitive equity package.
Health, dental, and vision coverage.
Unlimited PTO.
Opportunity to build and shape financial operations from the ground up.
Full Job Description
Job Description: We're looking for our first dedicated finance hire, someone excited to build the accounting and financial operations function from the ground up and shape how we do things rather than inherit someone else's playbook. This role starts hands-on (you'll be in the books yourself early on) and grows with the company, with room to build a team as we scale. You'll set up the systems, controls, and reporting that help us grow responsibly in a regulated space, and you'll be a close partner to the CEO and Board as we navigate runway, capital, and compliance decisions together. It's a high-trust, high-ownership role with a real seat at the table. What You'll Do
Serve as finance partner embedded across the full business workflow, supporting internal and external stakeholders as needed
Own financial reporting, analysis, and budgeting across our business offerings..
Manage full accounting cycle, including month-end close, GL, AP/AR, payroll, and reconciliations.
Partner with Legal/Compliance on regulatory financial requirements.
Track monthly, quarterly, and annual results, KPIs, and trends, translating them into actionable insights for BU leadership.
What You Bring:
Required
5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including a senior accounting or controllership role.
Strong technical accounting foundation (US GAAP); CPA strongly preferred.
Experience standing up or significantly scaling a finance function at an early-stage company.
Hands-on comfort - you can run the close yourself, not just manage someone who does.
Working knowledge of customer-fund safeguarding, AML/KYC financial controls, or regulatory capital requirements.
Bonus
Direct experience with CFTC-regulated entities, derivatives/exchanges, online gaming, or digital-asset accounting.
Experience in a regulated financial environment (fintech, brokerage, exchange, gaming, banking, payments, or crypto).
Public-company or audit (Big 4) background.
Experience implementing ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite) and treasury tooling.
Compensation & Details
Compensation: 140,000 - 200,000
Location: NoHo, New York City - in person
Benefits: Competitive equity package, health, dental, and vision coverage, unlimited PTO, and more
Visa Sponsorship: We are unable to offer employment visa sponsorship for this position.
