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Nevertheless, we’re witnessing exactly that with the rise of crypto. Over just the last few years, since Bitwise was founded, crypto has evolved from an embryonic $50B market to a growing $3T+ juggernaut. At Bitwise, we believe that crypto has reached a turning point, and is headed north of $10T over the next few years.\nThis is an exciting moment for Bitwise as a firm. For eight years, we have established a track record of excellence managing a broad suite of index and active solutions across ETFs, separately managed accounts, private funds, institutional staking, and hedge fund strategies. This year, we crossed $15B in client assets and are growing quickly. Thousands of financial advisors, family offices, and institutional investors partner with Bitwise to understand and access the opportunities in crypto. We are known for providing unparalleled client support through expert research and commentary, a nationwide client team of crypto specialists, and deep access to the crypto ecosystem.\nCurrently, Bitwise is a close-knit team of 100+ global professionals. Think of us as a mix of an asset manager and a tech start-up. We’re backed by some of the most accomplished investors in venture capital and veterans of the financial services world. We love working together, we love what we do, and we’re excited about what’s ahead.\nAbout the Role:\nWe are seeking an experienced and highly hands-on Global Controller to design, institutionalize, and lead a world-class global accounting function across multiple jurisdictions. This individual will own the integrity of the Company’s accounting environment, establish consistent policies and reporting standards across all global entities, and build the processes, controls, and documentation required to support sophisticated audit scrutiny and continued growth.\nThe ideal candidate is equally comfortable operating at the strategic and detailed level, with the ability to design a scalable accounting infrastructure while independently assessing complex accounting issues, challenging existing practices, and driving issues through resolution.\nPrimary Responsibilities:\nOwn the global accounting function and serve as the senior accounting authority across all global entities.\nDesign and maintain a scalable global accounting architecture with consistent policies, processes, account structures, and reporting standards required by all global locations.\nIndependently assess accounting practices, financial statement balances, and key processes across entities within the first 30 days; identifying risks and driving issues through resolution.\nOwn the global accounting policy framework and serve as the technical accounting authority for complex and non-routine matters under US GAAP.\nOversee accounting across local jurisdictions, including IFRS and Swiss statutory requirements, and ensure appropriate reconciliation to US GAAP for consolidated reporting.\nTake a proactive and hands on approach to establish and continuously improve key accounting and financial reporting controls, including reconciliations, journal-entry review, close controls, intercompany controls, and segregation of duties.\nOwn the global close process, including entity-level review, multi-entity consolidation, foreign currency translation, intercompany accounting, and eliminations.\nLead consolidated financial reporting under US GAAP, ensuring reporting is accurate, timely, and decision-useful.\nDrive consistency and alignment in accounting practices across all global entities and jurisdictions.\nLead the accounting integration of newly acquired entities, including opening balance sheets, purchase accounting, chart-of-accounts alignment, policy alignment, and consolidation into group reporting.\nLead PCAOB audit readiness and oversee the parent company and independent subsidiary audits, ensuring consistent execution and timely resolution of accounting and audit issues.\nProactively identify accounting and reporting risks and translate findings into prioritized remediation plans with clear owners and timelines.\nBuild and develop a high-performing global accounting organization with clear roles, strong review discipline, and appropriate accountability.\nRole Requirements:\nCPA required.\nAbility to operate effectively at both the strategic and detailed levels. This is both a big picture and hands-on role. \nAt least 4 years of experience as a Controller or Assistant Controller in a multi-entity, global, or public-company environment.\nDeep expertise in US GAAP, consolidation, foreign currency accounting, and technical accounting; IFRS experience is a plus.\nExperience in asset management or broader financial services; digital asset or crypto industry experience is a significant plus.\nM&A and post-acquisition integration experience is a plus.\nStrong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to influence leaders outside of direct reporting lines.\nAbility to operate in ambiguity, create structure where it does not yet exist, and drive improvement with urgency and consistency.\nWhat We Offer:\nCompensation: $250,000 - $300,000 + Equity\nEquity compensation as a component of all offers\nHealth insurance, including dental and vision plans\nHealth, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts\nPaid Parental Leave\nLife insurance; short- and long-term disability plans\nCompany-funded 401(k) plan, no matching required \nUnlimited PTO\n10 paid company-wide holidays\nCompany-wide winter break for most roles \nOffice spaces in San Francisco, New York, London, and Zug\nMeals and snacks provided in office\nPaid company cell phone or stipend\nBitwise “Buddy” Program (30-day new-hire success program)\nAnnual anniversary gifts\nCompany-wide events including annual holiday party\nOur Values:\nAt Bitwise, we believe that our success is a direct reflection of the people who power it. Our work is guided by a core set of values that define how we collaborate, innovate, and serve our clients. We don’t just hire for skill; we hire for a shared commitment to the principles below.\nCreate 'a ha' moments\nMove fast, with informed rationale\nAsk \"What would the client want?\"\nShow gratitude\nYour Interview Process:\nOur interview process ensures the best fit for both you and Bitwise, and we strive to make each step valuable, insightful, and efficient.\nRecruiter Interview\nHiring Manager Interview\nMeeting the Team\nWork Sample\nExecutive/Founders Interview\nReferences\nOffer!\nBitwise is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team of people with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. It is the policy of Bitwise to ensure equal opportunity. All candidates are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.\nPursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.\nPlease note that we do not sponsor visas for persons without work authorization in the United States. This role is for full-time employees only (no B2B or contractors). 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