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Salary: USD 230,000 - 291,000 / annual
FalconX is a pioneering fintech company revolutionizing institutional access to crypto markets by bridging traditional finance and cutting-edge technology. The company provides comprehensive solutions for digital asset trading strategies, liquidity management, and market navigation.
As Director, Corporate Controller, you will lead FalconX's global accounting function and oversee a distributed team spanning the US and India. This is a pivotal role in a high-growth environment requiring both strategic leadership and hands-on accounting expertise.
Key responsibilities include:
**Month-End Close Excellence**: Oversee the global financial close process, ensuring accurate, high-quality, and timely preparation of global consolidations. Drive robust close processes for complex multi-entity accounting and streamline financial reporting across jurisdictions.
**Audit Management**: Serve as the primary point of contact for external financial statement auditors, coordinating all audit aspects across multiple jurisdictions. Drive audit planning, perform audit-readiness activities, and proactively resolve blockers to ensure on-time completion.
**Global Team Leadership**: Build, lead, and mentor a strong global accounting team, seamlessly integrating US-based and India-based staff. Establish clear KPIs for accuracy and timelines while prioritizing training, coaching, and professional development.
**Process & Systems Optimization**: Champion automation within the controllership organization using AI tools to drive efficiency and shorten close timelines. Oversee data integrity and workflows in NetSuite, Floqast, and ZIP. Support implementation of reporting tools including Workiva.
**Accounting Operations & General Ledger**: Own the general ledger and recording of all business transactions, ensuring data completeness and compliance with US GAAP and local requirements. Build cross-functional relationships with FP&A, Tax, and Operations teams.
**Internal Controls**: Design, assess, and implement industry-leading internal controls over financial reporting. Contribute to accounting policies and lead documentation of accounting procedures.
Required qualifications: 10-15+ years of progressive accounting experience with minimum 7+ years in senior management leading large, diverse global teams. Proven track record managing distributed team members across geographies. Extensive hands-on experience establishing 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 strongly preferred.
Nice-to-have qualifications include public company and IPO readiness experience, AI automation experience, and passion for digital assets.
