Audit Manager

We are looking for a results-driven, high-performing and confident Audit Manager to join our Accounting team. You will be focused on managing the ongoing external audit activities to ensure timely and high quality financial reporting. The Manager will interface with and manage auditors, collaborate with the internal team and stakeholders, bring in relevant audit and accounting expertise, implement industry best practices, and develop improvement and remediation plans.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external financial statement auditors, coordinating all aspects of the audit process
• Develop and manage audit plans and timelines with internal and external stakeholders
• Review audit schedules, supporting documentation, and financial reports prior to delivery to auditors
• Perform audit-readiness activities prior to the start of audits
• Identify and resolve issues or discrepancies identified during the audit process, implementing corrective actions, processes, policies & procedures, and internal controls as needed
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, such as operations, legal, and engineering to gather information and address audit-related inquiries
• Develop and implement best practices to improve the efficiency of the audit process
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP/IFRS and other applicable regulations

Success

• As an Audit Manager, you will plan and execute audits to timely completion with desired outcomes
• Bring in your experience as a prior auditor to anticipate requests and issues
• Provide quality assurance of audit deliverables and reporting
• Over the course of time, build SME knowledge (from accounting, reporting, regulatory perspectives) of the environment the firm operates in
• Ability to multitask, work effectively under pressure, prioritize, and manage workload to meet internal needs
• Work closely with the global accounting team, including our team based in India, to ensure consistency and accuracy in financial reporting

Required Qualifications

• Active Certified Public Accountant 
• Big 4 accounting firm audit experience 
• Experience of 5+ years auditing a similar industry (Financial Services, Broker-Dealer etc.) and ideally exposure to trading. Digital asset experience is highly preferred
• Has managed a team of at least 3-5 resources and was responsible for their delivery and performance
• Has broad technical accounting experience, expert knowledge of US GAAP reporting standards and its application; IFRS experience is a plus
• Understanding of E2E trade flow & related dynamics (settlement, market-making etc.)
• Enthusiastic, self-starter, and detail-oriented with excellent organization & problem-solving capabilities and strong verbal and written communication skills

Location: New York or Bay Area

Base pay for this role is expected to be between $153,000 and $207,000 USD for New York City and San Francisco Bay Area. This expected base pay range is based on information at the time this post was generated. This role will also be eligible for other forms of compensation such as a performance linked bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package. Actual compensation for a successful candidate will be determined based on a number of factors such as location, skillset, experience, and qualifications.