Group Controller London

Blockchain.com is the world's leading software platform for digital assets. Offering the largest production blockchain platform in the world, we share the passion to code, create, and ultimately build an open, accessible and fair financial future, one piece of software at a time.

Blockchain.com is looking for a Group Controller. You will serve as the owner of the production of our Group consolidated financials, including the development of all operational and technical accounting, reporting, and audit functions for the organization. The Group Controller will not only be responsible for the Accounting function but also be a main contributor and partner to the company’s overall financial health. This role requires a dynamic individual who is able to oversee our reporting function while still making key strategic revenue decisions. We are looking for an experienced Group Controller to join our growing finance team.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Own the financial accounting process and consolidation for the group consolidated financial statements (annual and periodic filings)
• Display strong leadership and act as coach to the whole accounting team and more broadly the finance team
• Lead all accounting operations including cryptocurrency accounting and revenue recognition
• Enhance our financial processes and policies to drive improvement as Blockchain continues rapid growth
• Maintain financial security by designing and maintaining internal controls
• Build a high-performing team with an attitude of trust and integrity, coupled with professional skepticism
• Lead month-end and year-end close process by producing reconciliation reports, P&L, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow statements etc.
• Ensure high standards of financial controls and procedure
• Remain up to date on current and evolving GAAP standards for all of our jurisdictions
• Assist with ad-hoc project assignments related to financial reporting and forecasting.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• The foremost quality for this position or any position at Blockchain is integrity
• CPA qualification
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience at a high-growth company.
• Overall 12+ years of experience in controllership role
• Experience with international accounting standards: strong US GAAP background, coupled with experience in IFRS and UK GAAP
• Strong experience with multi-currency consolidation and US financial reporting requirements
• Experience managing internal and external audit processes
• Desire to work independently and manage a team as a member of an international organization
• Strong interpersonal skills, as you will be managing a team and working alongside many key stakeholders
• Strong presentation and communication skills when working with internal teams and external vendors
• Ability to prioritize, organize and execute quickly and efficiently in a dynamic environment with ever-changing and competing demands

COMPENSATION & PERKS

• Competitive full-time salary based on experience and meaningful equity in an industry-leading company
• The opportunity to be a key player and build your career at a rapidly expanding, global technology company in an exciting, emerging industry.
• Unlimited vacation policy; work hard and take time when you need it.
• Crypto bonuses
• Performance-based bonuses paid in cash
• Apple equipment provided by the company
• A hybrid workplace model with at least 3 days per week spent with the team in London office

APPLICATION

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Blockchain is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, and apprenticeship. Blockchain makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business need at the time.