Senior Accounting Manager
PolymarketPrediction Markets company
RemoteSenior
Founders Fund
General Catalyst
Polychain
Intercontinental Exchange
ParaFi
Finance
About the role
TL;DR
Senior Accounting Manager to own close process, technical accounting, and controls for a global crypto platform.
- •Polymarket's finance team is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to own the close process, lead technical accounting, and build systems and controls for a fast-growing global platform at the intersection of crypto and traditional finance.
- •This role requires bringing rigor and speed to financial reporting, establishing robust controls, and partnering with cross-functional teams on new products, international expansion, and M&A.
- •Key Responsibilities Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process end to end, including GL operations, journal entries, reconciliations, and balance sheet reviews, hitting deadlines consistently under US GAAP.
- •Research and document technical accounting positions across complex areas including revenue recognition (ASC 606), business combinations (ASC 805), and internal-use software (ASC 350-40).
- •Lead the financial reporting process, support external audits, and build the internal controls framework as the company scales.
- •Scope and implement accounting systems that improve speed, accuracy, and scalability, including ERP tools and automation.
- •Partner with legal, product, and business development on new initiatives including product launches, monetization changes, and M&A activity, advising on accounting implications from the start.
- •Requirements Active CPA license required. 8 to 10 or more years of progressive accounting experience, with direct exposure to both high-growth private companies and public company environments. 3 or more years of Big 4 public accounting experience, strongly preferred.
- •Deep technical GAAP knowledge with demonstrated ability to research complex accounting topics, write clear memos, and explain conclusions to a non-accounting audience.
- •Experience leading a close process in a high-transaction-volume environment with a track record of hitting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.
Required skills
AccountingExcel
Nice-to-have skills
SQL
Domain expertise
cryptofintech
Benefits & perks
Competitive salary & equity, Unlimited PTO, Full Health, Vision, & Dental coverage, 401k match, Hardware setup: new MacBook Pro, big display, & accessories
Tech stack
Excel