Senior Accountant - Bitcoin Trust Company

The Company

Swan is a leading Bitcoin-only financial services company supporting individuals and companies throughout their Bitcoin journey. We hire passionate Bitcoiners who want to work with a self-motivated and fully distributed startup team.

The Role

Last year, Swan announced the intent to launch a Bitcoin-only trust company. Now, we are working toward building a pipeline of highly qualified individuals to help us lead this company. The trust company will embark on the mission of onboarding the world’s Bitcoin-only clients ranging from wealth managers, family offices, institutions, and beyond while innovating in Bitcoin-only custody initiatives such as multi-institutional custody and other new forms of collaborative and conditional custody enabled by Bitcoin native technology. The company will maintain complete legal separation from Swan, and have its own management structure separate from Swan, while having the benefit of access to Swan’s broader resources (with more than 150 employees overall).

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to support our Bitcoin Trust Company financial operations. The Senior Accountant will play a crucial role in maintaining the financial integrity of our organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in accounting principles, a deep understanding of Bitcoin, and proactive problem-solving skills.

This is a startup-phase tech company role that must balance the fast paced needs of a startup with the regulatory and risk needs of a trust company managing billions of dollars in AUM. The ideal candidate will have experience in rapidly changing high growth environments and be comfortable with wearing many hats.

Your responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including but not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, and financial reporting.
• Develop and implement robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of Bitcoin holdings and related transactions across multiple platforms and wallets.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, variance reports, and budget forecasts to provide insights into the company's financial performance.
• Collaborate with external auditors to facilitate annual audits and regulatory examinations, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Stay abreast of evolving accounting standards, tax regulations, and industry trends related to bitcoin.
• Assist in the development and enhancement of financial policies, procedures, and systems to optimize efficiency and scalability.
• Support cross-functional initiatives by providing financial expertise and strategic guidance to various teams within the organization.

Skills and experience that will help you succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Proficient in financial management software. Experience with NetSuite is highly desirable.
• Comprehensive understanding of US GAAP and familiarity with regulatory frameworks governing bitcoin transactions (e.g., SEC, FinCEN).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and effective communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic startup environment.
• Passion for bitcoin and the future of finance.
• This is a USA-based W-2 employment role.

Here's a bit about our culture

• We’re a growing team: Fully distributed across the world, Slack and Huddles are huge here.
• We’re very flat: Leadership is desired and encouraged; we hire people who care about and use the product they are working on.
• We’re Bitcoiners: We find solutions that encourage Bitcoin principles. We are often involved in the Bitcoin community through writing, podcasts, conferences, open source projects, and time spent on Twitter to help educate the masses. We love Bitcoin, and it comes through in our daily chats, meetings, and actions.

Join us, become a Swan!