Job description

About Paxos

Today’s financial infrastructure is archaic, expensive, inefficient and risky — supporting a system that leaves out more people than it lets in. So we’re rebuilding it.

We’re on a mission to open the world’s financial system to everyone by enabling the instant movement of any asset, any time, in a trustworthy way. For over a decade, we’ve built blockchain infrastructure that tokenizes, custodies, trades and settles assets for the world’s leading financial institutions, like PayPal, Venmo, Mastercard and Interactive Brokers.

About the team

The accounting team provides in-depth guidance to the rest of the organization on financial results, delivering essential insights that influence key decisions—from daily operations to long-term strategies. The team is responsible for solving complex financial questions in an evolving environment with new regulations, technologies and financial challenges. Their efforts help Paxos drive innovation, expand market reach and ultimately achieve Paxos’ mission of building a more open and inclusive financial system.

About the role

As a Manager on the Accounting team, you’ll lead the month-end, quarterly and financial closing process. You’ll have the opportunity to dive into new accounting standards and drive their implementation. You’ll be responsible for financial reporting, working with the auditors, and managing Paxos’ day-to-day accounting activities, such as overseeing the general ledger, cash management and intercompany functions. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, including strategic finance, treasury and operations to provide valuable insight. This role is critical to Paxos’ success, ensuring that all reporting timelines are met and financial information is accurate, enabling informed decisions that drive growth and profitability.

What you’ll do

Oversee the monthly, quarterly and financial closing process
Coach and mentor direct reports on the accounting team
Supervise daily accounting operations
Own the relationship with external auditors
Ensure compliance with GAAP and international statutory reporting requirements
Oversee the quality and completion of reconciliations, work papers and supporting schedules
Participate in and guide the the development, implementation and maintenance of accounting policies and internal controls
Assist in designing new processes and enhance existing ones; implement scalable processes to support the Paxos’ growth, and drive continuous improvement
Enable Paxos to meet internal and external reporting requirements
Immerse yourself in blockchain technology, cryptocurrency for enterprises and investors, our regulation-first approach, and more!

About you

A minimum of 5 years of combined experience in public accounting (audit) and private/in-house accounting
Experience in start-ups and/or financial services
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA license and strong knowledge of GAAP
Experience overseeing and managing accounting staff
Proficiency with NetSuite ERP or other cloud-based accounting software
Strong drive to continuously improve the accounting operations, controls and financial reporting processes, including leveraging systems and technologies to improve workflows and scalability
Excellent organizational, time management, communication and interpersonal skills

Paxos offers a competitive total compensation and benefits package, including equity and bonuses based on both your individual performance and company performance. Eligibility for bonuses is dependent on job level, and actual salary within the range depends on your skills, experience, and qualifications.

Expected range for the salary component for candidates located within the United States is:

$129,773—$175,575 USD

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