Finance Manager

Primary Responsibility: PCAOB Financial Audit Leadership Audit Execution: Lead the annual corporate financial statement audit conducted by a PCAOB-registered firm. Own the relationship with the audit team, manage the PBC (Provided by Client) list, and ensure all workpapers meet PCAOB standards for documentation and evidence. Financial Reporting: Prepare the firm’s GAAP-compliant financial statements, including the Balance Sheet, Statement of Operations, and Cash Flows, with a focus on complex revenue recognition for digital asset management fees. Internal Controls (ICFR): Design, document, and test internal controls over financial reporting to satisfy PCAOB requirements for operational integrity and fraud prevention. Technical Accounting: Act as the internal subject matter expert on emerging digital asset accounting standards, ensuring the corporate treatment of digital holdings and vendor payments aligns with SEC expectations. Digital Asset Tax Reporting: Oversee the implementation of Form 1099-DA reporting. Ensure cost-basis tracking for client SMAs is accurate and compliant with the latest IRS "broker" regulations. Regulatory Liaison: Act as a supporting liaison during SEC examinations and external "Surprise Exams" (Independent Verification of Assets). Provide quantitative data and audit trails to the CCO and Controller as needed. AUM Substantiation: Maintain the "source of truth" for the firm’s AUM, reconciling internal portfolio data with third-party custodial records for use in Form ADV and Form PF filings. Finance Operations Month-End Close: Manage the corporate month-end close process, including AP, accruals, and payroll. Treasury Management: Oversee corporate cash and digital asset liquidity, ensuring strict operational segregation between corporate funds and client assets. What You’ll Need Experience: 5+ years in accounting/finance. Must have direct experience leading or performing PCAOB-level audits (either in-house or at a Big 4 / mid-tier public accounting firm). Technical Fluency: Deep understanding of US GAAP, PCAOB auditing standards, and the SEC’s regulatory framework for RIAs. Crypto Knowledge: Practical experience with digital asset custody, on-chain transaction reconciliation, and the specific tax challenges (cost-basis) of crypto. Please email View email address on click.appcast.io to apply. Compensation: base salary $140-160/year DOE + stock options and discretionary bonus. #J-18808-Ljbffr