Circle is hiring a

Senior Accountant, External and Regulatory Reporting

Los Angeles, United States
Remote

Circle is a financial technology company at the epicenter of the emerging internet of money, where value can finally travel like other digital data — globally, nearly instantly and less expensively than legacy settlement systems. This ground-breaking new internet layer opens up previously unimaginable possibilities for payments, commerce and markets that can help raise global economic prosperity and enhance inclusion. Our infrastructure – including USDC, a blockchain-based dollar – helps businesses, institutions and developers harness these breakthroughs and capitalize on this major turning point in the evolution of money and technology.

What you’ll be part of:

Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow as an organization, we're expanding into some of the world's strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our employees live by our company values: Multistakeholder, Mindfulness, Driven by Excellence and High Integrity. Circlers are consistently evolving in a remote world where strength in numbers fuels team success. We have built a flexible and diverse work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.

What you’ll be responsible for:

Circle is looking for a motivated Senior Accountant, External and Regulatory Reporting to support the overall accounting function and help strengthen and develop the Company’s financial and regulatory reporting processes across our domestic and international entities. This position presents an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building out processes, learning and participating in a new rapidly growing business. This role includes researching regulatory reporting requirements and assisting in developing sustainable external reporting processes, standardization of policy and procedures, special projects, interaction with the broader finance and cross functional teams, external auditors and regulators and requires advanced analytical skills with a meticulous attention to details and a proven track record with accountability and demonstrated ability to deliver results.

What you'll work on:

  • Participating in and assisting in improving the Company’s various external reporting and regulatory reporting processes.
  • Performing analysis and research related to various reporting requirements and building sustainable processes to comply.
  • Drafting and maintaining external reporting and regulatory reporting policies and procedures and partnering with various stakeholders to operationalize.
  • Presenting external reporting and regulatory requirements, relevant communications, and analyses to the accounting and finance team in a clear and concise manner.
  • Implementing and educating accounting teams of necessary changes to adopt and comply with new reporting and disclosure requirements.
  • Evaluating and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Company’s accounting policies and processes, including ensuring compliance with US GAAP/SEC and other international accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Facilitating reporting and regulatory knowledge sharing and transfer across the organization.
  • Assisting with special projects and other ad hoc assignments.

You will aspire to our four core values:

  • Multistakeholder - you have dedication and commitment to our customers, shareholders, employees and families and local communities.
  • Mindful - you seek to be respectful, an active listener and to pay attention to detail.  
  • Driven by Excellence - you are driven by our mission and our passion for customer success which means you relentlessly pursue excellence, that you do not tolerate mediocrity and you work intensely to achieve your goals. 
  • High Integrity - you seek open and honest communication, and you hold yourself to very high moral and ethical standards.  You reject manipulation, dishonesty and intolerance.

What you’ll bring to Circle:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Certified Public Accountant.
  • 4+ years of relevant work experience, including public accounting and industry specific experience
  • Working technical knowledge of US GAAP/SEC and international accounting standards.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
  • Proven ability to work cross functionally and adapt to change are extremely important.
  • Experience with SOX 404 and internal control over financial reporting.
  • Experience with Workiva or similar reporting system.
  • Experience with Oracle Fusion or similar ERP
  • Demonstrated professional commitment, initiative, accountability and ownership of assignments.
  • Ability to effectively facilitate and present in group meetings.
  • Experience working in regulated business, financial services or technology industries are a plus.
  • High integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
  • Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally, able to manage multiple priorities with enthusiasm. 
  • Experience/familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS and GSuite.

Additional Information:

  • This position is eligible for day-one PERM sponsorship for qualified candidates.

Circle is on a mission to create an inclusive financial future, with transparency at our core. We consider a wide variety of elements when crafting our compensation ranges and total compensation packages.

Starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to: relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation ranges may differ for candidates in other locations.

Base Pay Range: $102,500 - $137,500

Annual Bonus Target: 12.5%

Also Included: Equity & Benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)). Circle has a discretionary vacation policy. We also provide 10 days of paid sick leave per year and 11 paid holidays per year in the U.S.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Circle. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Additionally, Circle participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.

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