Director of Technical Accounting | Digital Assets & Financial Technology | NY

Director of Technical Accounting | Digital Assets & Financial Technology | NY

We are partnering with a high-growth, publicly listed financial services business looking to appoint a senior technical accounting professional into its finance leadership team.

This is an opportunity to work closely with the CFO and senior leadership, taking ownership of complex technical accounting matters while helping shape and develop the wider finance function. The position also offers a longer-term succession opportunity into the Controller and potentially CAO role.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the technical accounting authority across the business, advising on complex accounting matters and transactions.
• Interpret US GAAP and assess financial reporting implications, materiality and accounting risks.
• Support SEC reporting, external audits and wider public-company requirements.
• Partner with the CFO, executive leadership and auditors on technical accounting decisions.
• Strengthen accounting policies, controls and reporting processes.
• Drive the adoption of AI and automation to improve finance operations and reporting.

Ideal Background

• Approximately 15–20 years of relevant experience.
• Strong Big Four background, ideally including national office, technical accounting or accounting advisory experience.
• Subsequent experience in a senior industry or public-company accounting position.
• Exceptional US GAAP and technical accounting knowledge.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Commercially minded, confident and comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment.
• Practical experience using AI to improve workflows and automate processes.

Experience within financial services, technology or digital assets would be advantageous but is not essential.

Compensation & Opportunity

• $250k–$300k base salary + 50% In Stock Options
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and significant influence over the finance function.
• Longer-term opportunity to progress into CAO position.