Anchorage Digital is building an Accounting Center of Excellence in Portugal - a unique opportunity to be part of a newly developing business lines at a high growth leader in the digital asset space. The Member of Accounting will play a critical role in daily and month end close activities across subsidiaries in multiple locations and overall maintain the accuracy of our financial statements through in-depth accounting analysis. As our company, revenue, and team continue to grow, we are searching for an individual who thrives on challenges, has a keen eye for detail, and desires to make a significant impact across our organization in a dynamic role.
We have created the Factors of Growth & Impact to help Villagers better measure impact and articulate coaching, feedback, and the rich and rewarding learning that happens while exploring, developing, and mastering the capabilities and contributions within and outside of the Member of Accounting role:
Technical Skills:
Perform daily, month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities for our consolidated US legal entity and other group entities
Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data in accordance with US GAAP, local GAAP (when applicable) and company’s policy
Analyse and process GL / AP / AR transactions, including identifying issues and investigate / resolve them on a timely manner
Resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways, suggesting different potential approaches and adapting to new circumstances rapidly.
Apply advanced skills in Google Sheets to efficiently and reliably work with large data sets
Support coordination of internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations as needed
Complexity and Impact of Work:
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in the face of uncertainty and ambiguity, to reach conclusions and move the business forward
Be accountable for the output of the accounting policies and procedures by reviewing material entries prior to finalising financial reporting, ensuring high-quality output and execution
Partner closely with internal teams to facilitate a timely and efficient month-end close process
Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and implement effective controls to mitigate financial risks
Assist with ad hoc projects as they arise, while proactively communicating the impact to other in-progress projects and recurring responsibilities
Organizational Knowledge:
Understand the company’s strategy and its various business lines
Actively engage with different groups to comprehend historical transactions and requirements for implementing the global strategy going forward
Collaborate with other team members across Finance as well as cross-functionally to develop plans for meeting business needs and promote a shared understanding of the company’s needs
Work on complex financial issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of the company
Communication and Influence:
Communicate effectively complex issues with clarity and credibility across a wide range of audiences
Build effective relationships and rapport with stakeholders including other team members, team managers, cross-functional partners, and external partners
Communicate, organise and execute on cross-team goals and projects, leveraging relationships and resources across functions to address problems effectively
Contribute to shared consciousness at the company by actively asking questions and solving problems in public forums, while intentionally documenting solutions and conclusions for the benefit of others
Position yourself as the go-to point of contact for the area you are working in
You may be a fit for this role if you have:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance and/or Audit
2+ years of experience in financial management, reporting, accounting and/or audit, namely any of the following:
GL role: posting journal entries for a variety of transactions such as cash movements, payroll, accruals, etc and review / reconcile balances for balance sheet items
AP role: processing vendor invoices / credit cards / expense reports, managing vendor records, managing vendor / employee communication related with these AP processes and review / reconciliation of the AP ageing
AR/revenue role: processing customer invoices, managing customer invoice-related communications, posting journal entries for revenue recognition and review / reconciliation of the AR aging
Proficiency in accounting software
Advanced MS Excel / G-Sheets skills
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to multi-task, thrive in the face of ambiguity and excel in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving organization
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate extensively across all levels of organization
Solid English language skills (reading / writing / listening / speaking), as this is the primary language we use to communicate across the company
Although not a requirement, bonus points if:
Prior experience on a Big 4 firm
CPA certification
Working knowledge of US GAAP including SOX compliance
Prior experience with tax compliance and other reporting requirements
Proficiency with NetSuite
Proficiency with Airbase
Prior experience on multinational companies and/or fast-paced startup/fintech environment
Blockchain and crypto knowledge
You were emotionally moved by the soundtrack to Hamilton, which chronicles the founding of a new financial system. :)
