THE WORK:The Financial Controller acts as the senior accounting officer in charge of financial reporting, general ledger accuracy, and control measures across Hidden Road's OTC operating entity and its BVI offshore entities. This position is not responsible for FCM or broker-dealer regulatory capital reporting. Instead, it concentrates on sub-consolidated and entity-level financial statements, intercompany accounting, management reporting, and governance frameworks to support a complex multi-jurisdictional corporate structure.
The Controller will work closely with the CFO, Legal, and Tax teams to ensure the group's offshore entities are accurately accounted for. They will also ensure intercompany transactions are recorded correctly and eliminated. Additionally, they will help the firm's financial reporting systems grow with the business. This role demands a skilled accountant experienced in financial services, knowledgeable about offshore holding structures, and able to handle accounting challenges in a fast-growing digital asset company.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:- Financial Reporting & General Ledger - Own the monthly/quarterly/annual close for all in-scope entities; prepare US GAAP financial statements including intercompany balances and sub-consolidations; manage revenue recognition, accruals, fixed assets, and balance sheet substantiation.
- Intercompany & Consolidation - Manage all intercompany transactions (service fees, funding flows, cost allocations, loans); design elimination policies; prepare sub- consolidation workpapers; support transfer pricing documentation with Tax.
- BVI Entity Governance - Maintain books for BVI holding/operating entities; coordinate with offshore counsel and registered agents; manage equity accounting, cash/funding positions, and intercompany support arrangements.
- Digital Asset Accounting - Apply ASC 820 and ASU 2023-08 for crypto asset fair value measurement; reconcile on-chain/off-chain positions with Custody and Operations; monitor evolving SEC/FASB/IASB guidance.
- Management Reporting - Produce monthly management accounts, variance analysis,and board/investor packages; support budgeting, forecasting, and CFO ad hoc analysis.
- Internal Controls & Audit - Maintain a strong control environment; serve as primary external audit contact; develop and document accounting policies; identify and remediate control gaps.
- Team & Systems - Build and lead a small accounting team; leverage Python or data tools to automate reconciliations and reporting; partner with Technology on ERP and system enhancements.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING: - Core Competencies: US GAAP technical depth • Multi-entity governance • Sound professional judgment • Cross-functional collaboration • Scalable systems thinking
- Required: Active CPA; 10+ years of progressive accounting experience in financial services or trading; strong US GAAP technical skills (consolidation, intercompany, equity method, revenue recognition); experience managing multi-entity close processes including offshore structures.
- Preferred: BVI/Cayman entity experience; digital asset accounting knowledge (ASU 2023-08); Python or data analysis proficiency; background in prime brokerage, OTC derivatives, or structured finance; Big 4 or national firm experience in financial services; ERP implementation experience.
For positions that will be based in IL, the annual salary range for this position is below. Actual salaries may vary based on numerous factors including, among other things, an individual applicant's experience and qualifications for the position. This range does not include equity or additional compensation, such as bonuses or commissions.
IL Annual Base Salary Range
$132,000-$165,000 USD
Benefits listed above are for full-time employees.
