Alpaca is a fast-growing series B fintech company that’s raised over $120 million in funding.
Alpaca is an API-first stock and crypto platform that enables developers and businesses across the world to build trading algorithms, applications, and brokerage services.
Our globally distributed team consists of developers, traders, and brokerage specialists, and is backed by a group of prominent investors and highly experienced industry angel investors, including Portage Ventures, Spark Capital, Tribe Capital, Social Leverage, Horizons Ventures, Unbound, SBI Group, Eldridge, Positive Sum, Elefund, and Y Combinator.
And, of course, we are very enthusiastic about open source contributions as well as community building.
The Alpaca Team:
We have 150+ globally distributed (remote) team members who love to work from their favorite places in the world. We have team members based in the USA, Canada, Hungary, Japan, Brazil, Spain, Philippines, Nigeria, UK, and more! We love candidates who have a passion for making a global difference in financial services and technology, by impacting local communities and becoming a part of our hyper-growth company.
Position Summary:
The Controller will manage all accounting, financial reporting, and finance-related compliance functions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and integrity in all financial aspects of our operations. This role is pivotal to shaping and implementing financial strategies in alignment with the growth of our Crypto business. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of traditional financial expertise and a strong understanding of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Oversee all financial transactions, including crypto assets, and ensure compliance with both internal policies and external regulations.
- Coordinate with external auditors for year-end audits and regulatory reporting.
- Manage and optimize the accounting processes related to cryptocurrency transactions, including digital asset reconciliation.
- Own the accounts receivable and general ledger functions, ensuring accurate and timely record-keeping.
- Design and implement internal controls to mitigate financial risks.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to provide insights on financial performance and strategic initiatives.
- Support the budgeting and forecasting process, integrating metrics specific to the crypto industry.
- Serve as a primary liaison between finance and other departments, providing guidance on crypto asset accounting, financial implications, and compliance.
- Partner with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to emerging regulatory frameworks and policies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
- An advanced understanding of GAAP is a plus, as is familiarity with crypto accounting practices and standards. Knowledge of IFRS is also a plus.
- 7+ years of experience in accounting or finance, with a minimum of 3 years in a management-level role (experience in crypto, fintech, or technology sector preferred).
- Proficiency in accounting software (Sage Intacct a plus); experience with blockchain-based financial tools is highly desirable.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a strategic mindset and attention to detail.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and adapt to evolving industry regulations.
- Competitive Salary & Stock Options
- Benefits: Health benefits start on day 1. In the US this includes Medical, Dental, Vision. In Canada, this includes supplemental health care. Internationally, this includes a stipend value to offset medical costs.
- New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500
- Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card
- Work with awesome hard working people, super smart and cool clients and innovative partners from around the world
Alpaca is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
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What We Do
Alpaca's mission is to unlock asset management for the people. We are a technology company that modularizes the world’s asset management activities. Alpaca’s products enable anyone to build and connect applications and algorithms to buy and sell stocks with zero commissions. We believe that everyone should have fair access to financial markets, regardless of who we are or where we are from. *Securities are offered through Alpaca Securities LLC (alpaca.markets)*
