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Alpaca

Assistant Controller

Posted 6 Days Ago
Remote
23 Locations
Senior level
Remote
23 Locations
Senior level
The Assistant Controller will oversee accounting, financial reporting, and compliance functions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. They will streamline accounting processes, support internal controls, manage month-end closes, prepare financial statements, coordinate tax compliance, and assist with audit preparations. A blend of traditional accounting expertise and crypto knowledge is essential.
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Who We Are:

Alpaca is a US California headquartered brokerage infrastructure technology company and self-clearing broker-dealer, delivering execution and custody solutions for Stocks, ETFs, Options, Cryptocurrencies, and more, and has raised over $170 million in funding. Amongst our subsidiaries, Alpaca is a licensed financial services company in multiple countries, and we serve hundreds of financial institutions globally such as broker-dealers, investment advisors, hedge funds, and crypto exchanges.

Alpaca’s globally distributed team members bring in diverse experiences such as engineers, traders, and brokerage professionals to achieve our Mission of opening financial services to everyone on the planet. We are also deeply committed to open-source contributions and fostering a vibrant community. We will continue to enhance and improve our award-winning developer-friendly API and the infrastructure behind it.

Our Team Members:

We’re a team of 150+ globally distributed members who love working from our favorite places worldwide. Our team spans the USA, Canada, Japan, Hungary, Nigeria, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and more!

We’re looking for candidates eager to join Alpaca’s growing organization, who are excited about our Mission of “Open financial services to everyone on the planet and share our Values of “Stay Curious,” “Have Empathy,” and “Be Accountable.”


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:

  • Operational Excellence: Identify opportunities to streamline and scale accounting processes, implement best practices, and leverage technology for greater efficiency across all Alpaca entities.
  • Internal Controls: Support implementing and maintaining adequate internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Month-End Close: Help oversee and manage the month-end, multi-entity closing processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
  • Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing consolidated annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP. Assist in the preparation of standalone financial statements for subsidiaries when applicable. 
  • Tax Compliance: Coordinate with third-party tax service providers to ensure compliance with federal, state, and international requirements.
  • Audit Preparation: Coordinate with external auditors during audits and provide required documentation and analysis.

Qualifications:

  • A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification is preferred.
  • An advanced understanding of GAAP and familiarity with crypto accounting practices and standards are a plus. Knowledge of IFRS is also a plus. 
  • 5+ 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.
How We Take Care of You:
  • 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. In Japan, you are offered local benefits. 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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