Director, Corporate Controller

As Director, Corporate Controller at FalconX, you lead the global accounting function for a pioneering team bridging traditional finance and crypto markets. You establish a high-quality, timely month-end close process, manage complex external audits across multiple jurisdictions, and build and lead a distributed global accounting team across the US and India.

What you'll do

• Oversee the global financial close process, ensuring accurate, high-quality, and timely preparation of global consolidations across complex multi-entity accounting structures.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external financial statement auditors, coordinating all aspects of the audit process across multiple jurisdictions in a compressed timeframe, including audit planning, readiness activities, and resolution of blockers.
• Build, lead, and mentor a strong global accounting team, integrating the US-based team with the distributed team in India, establishing clear KPIs for accuracy and timelines, and prioritizing training and professional development.
• Champion automation within the controllership organization and drive the use of AI tools to automate processes and shorten the close timeline, overseeing data integrity and workflows in NetSuite, Floqast, and ZIP, and supporting implementation of Workiva.
• Own the general ledger and recording of all business transactions, ensuring data completeness and compliance with US GAAP and local requirements, while building cross-functional relationships with FP&A, Tax, and Operations teams.
• Design, assess, and implement internal controls over financial reporting to eliminate gaps and drive accuracy, and contribute to accounting policies and documentation of procedures.

What you bring

• 10-15+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a minimum of 7+ years in senior management leading large, diverse global teams.
• Proven track record managing distributed team members across different geographical locations.
• Extensive hands-on experience establishing a timely month-end close and coordinating complex external audits.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP reporting standards and accounting operations.
• Background in financial services, fintech, banking, broker-dealer, or crypto is strongly preferred.

Nice to have

• Experience in a public company environment and IPO readiness.
• Experience using AI to automate accounting processes.
• Passion for digital assets and the crypto industry.

What we offer

• Base salary between $230,000 and $291,000 in the New York City area, with actual compensation determined based on location, skillset, experience, qualifications, and hiring level.
• Performance-linked bonus.
• Equity.
• Competitive benefits package.

About FalconX

FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and cutting-edge technology, FalconX provides comprehensive solutions for digital asset strategies, serving as the connective tissue helping clients navigate the cryptocurrency landscape.