[Remote] Director, Digital Asset Accounting

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Figure is transforming capital markets through blockchain, and they are seeking a Director of Digital Asset Accounting to lead accounting across their digital asset product suite. This role involves owning core close processes, building scalable infrastructure, and collaborating cross-functionally to support a rapidly growing platform.ResponsibilitiesTake full accountability for month-end close across all digital asset positions, this means owning the outcome, not just overseeing the processPrepare and deliver clear and concise reporting on close status, open items, and risk areas to the Controller, escalating issues proactively with recommended solutionsMaintain and reconcile comprehensive digital asset roll forwards across all token types, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and audit-ready support at every closeOwn the accounting for tokenized equity issuances, token sales, digital asset transfers, trading fee revenue recognition, and DeFi pool activity, including liquidity provision, yield accruals, and fair value assessment, in accordance with applicable GAAP guidanceEnsure all digital asset positions are fully supported and defensible, with meticulous attention to accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial statementsDesign accounting frameworks and policies for digital asset products that are built to scale — anticipating the needs of a rapidly evolving business, not just solving for todayPartner with Technical Accounting to establish and maintain policies and controls that hold up under audit and regulatory scrutiny, including emerging guidance on digital asset accountingDrive the optimization of our digital asset accounting tool to automate workflows for accounting close processes and tax reporting, reducing manual effort and improving data integrityServe as the primary accounting liaison to Product and Engineering for new digital asset product launches, evaluating accounting implications from inception and building product workflows that ensure accurate ledger treatment from day oneCollaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Tax, and Legal teams to evaluate and document the accounting and reporting implications of new productsIdentify risks and opportunities in our digital asset accounting infrastructure before they become problems, and develop a roadmap to address themManage and grow a high-performing accounting team, setting clear expectations and holding people accountable with both directness and careLeverage large, complex on-chain and off-chain data sets to investigate and resolve reconciliation variances, driving root cause analysis and implementing long-term solutionsWork with the Director of Internal Controls on the design, documentation, and ongoing monitoring of SOX controls across digital asset accounting processes to ensure control effectiveness and audit readinessSkills10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a people management role, ideally in fintech, digital assets, or a high-growth environmentDeep knowledge of GAAP financial reporting as applied to digital assets, including tokenized securities, cryptocurrency, and trading activity; experience with emerging digital asset accounting standards preferredHands-on experience with digital asset roll forwards, token issuance accounting, trading fee revenue recognition, DeFi pool accounting (liquidity pools, yield farming, impermanent loss), and blockchain-native transaction accountingDemonstrated experience designing and improving accounting systems and workflows, including optimizing tooling for digital asset tracking, accounting automation, and tax reporting, not just operating within themStrong analytical skills with the ability to work through complex, high-volume on-chain and off-chain data sets to resolve reconciliation variancesExperience collaborating directly with Product and Engineering teams, with the ability to translate accounting requirements into product workflows and system designExposure to digital assets, crypto, tokenized equity, or blockchain-based platforms; direct experience in a digital asset accounting role strongly preferredExperience with SOX compliance, including maintaining controls in a public company or pre-IPO environmentStrong written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of reporting digital asset financial status and risk clearly to Controllers, CFOs, or equivalent senior leadershipComfort operating in ambiguity, able to apply accounting judgment to novel digital asset structures where authoritative guidance is still evolvingBenefits25% annual bonus target, paid quarterlyCompany equity in the form of RSUsComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and their dependents on select plansCompany HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, 401(k), and commuter benefitsEmployer-paid life and disability insurance11 observed holidays and PTO planUp to 12 weeks of paid family leaveContinuing education reimbursementCompany OverviewFigure is a non-bank HELOC Lender for home renovations, debt consolidation, or funding vacations. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://figure.com.