Accounting Manager
About the role
About the Company
Gemini is a global crypto and Web3 platform founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss in 2014, offering a wide range of simple, reliable, and secure crypto products and services to individuals and institutions in over 70 countries. Our mission is to unlock the next era of financial, creative, and personal freedom by providing trusted access to the decentralized future.
The Department: Finance
The Finance and Accounting Teams at Gemini are thought leaders in the digital asset accounting space. Our mandate is to bridge the traditional world of finance with the innovation of cryptocurrency products, providing our clients with a best-in-class financial institution experience.
The Role: Accounting Manager
Gemini is looking to hire a dynamic accounting manager responsible for day-to-day accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting and maintain compliance with GAAP and internal policies. This is a unique role with a broad remit across technical accounting, multiple locations, and day-to-day GL operations. You’ll be joining a rapidly growing and high-quality, established digital asset exchange that is regulated by the New York State Department of Financial Services and others globally. This role will report directly to the Controller and be involved in key / high priority growth projects impacting the Finance department as well as the overall organization.
Responsibilities:
- Own the close process for assigned areas
- Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations and supporting schedules
- Assist in analysis of technical accounting areas, particularly around digital assets and emerging guidance
- Analyze fluctuations and trends in financial statement line items and provide insightful commentary
- Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Tax, Legal, and Operations teams to support business initiatives and ensure proper accounting treatment
- Support the preparation of audit schedules and coordinate with external auditors for annual financial statement audits and quarterly reviews
- Contribute to SOX implementation and documentation of internal controls
- Identify automation opportunities within the accounting function and work with the Finance Transformation team to streamline processes
- Mentor staff and senior accountants and help build a high-performing team
- Lead or support special projects as needed
Qualifications:
- An undergraduate degree in accounting, economics, finance or related field
- 5-7 years of accounting experience
- Big 4 accounting firm experience is a plus
- CPA strongly preferred
- Strong technical accounting skills; experience with digital assets or fintech a plus
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Proven track record of meeting deadlines