Manager, Accounting

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 managing Paxos’ day-to-day accounting activities, such as overseeing the general ledger, cash management and accounts payable 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 members of the accounting team
• Supervise daily accounting operations
• Oversee external audits 
• 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