Financial Controller

The Company

Swan is the USA’s #1 Bitcoin wealth platform for families and businesses. We hire passionate Bitcoiners who want to work with a self-motivated and fully distributed startup team.

The Role

As a Controller at Swan Bitcoin, you will play a pivotal role in managing various aspects of financial operations and the financial close and reporting of our organization. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of at least 5-10 years of hands-on experience in accounting and/or audit in a public company setting. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to provide strategic financial guidance to support business objectives.

Your responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations to ensure accurate bookkeeping in compliance with US GAAP accounting standards
• Oversee the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including account reconciliations and accruals, with the objective of ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial records
• Prepare financial statements and other accounting memos and disclosures to ensure compliance with key standards such as ASC 606, ASC 718, and ASC 842
• Analyze financial reports to provide timely and insightful recommendations to Swan leadership
• Partner closely with third parties to manage annual audits, filings, taxes, and other corporate accounting activities
• Assist in the development and documentation of robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial reporting completeness and accuracy
• Evaluate, design, and implement financial systems and processes to enhance efficiency

Skills and experience that will help you succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA designation strongly preferred
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Auditor with at least 5-10 years of professional accounting/audit experience in a public company setting. Big 4 or large national public accounting experience is required
• Comprehensive understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in financial management software. Experience with NetSuite preferred
• Demonstrated leadership and effective communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic startup environment
• Must be eligible to work in the US
• Compensation for this role will be based on location and experience, and may include base salary, equity, and benefits

Here's a bit about our culture

• We’re a growing team: Fully distributed across the world, Slack and Huddles are huge here.
• We’re very flat: Leadership is desired and encouraged; we hire people who care about and use the product they are working on.
• We’re Bitcoiners: We find solutions that encourage Bitcoin principles. We are often involved in the Bitcoin community through writing, podcasts, conferences, open-source projects, and time spent on Twitter to help educate the masses. We love Bitcoin, and it comes through in our daily chats, meetings, and actions.

Join us, become a Swan!