Chief Accounting Officer (Palo Alto) Job at BitGo, Palo Alto, CA

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  • BitGo
  • Palo Alto, CA

Job Description

BitGo is the leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage. Since our founding in 2013, we have focused on enabling our clients to securely navigate the digital asset space. With a global presence and multiple Trust companies, BitGo serves thousands of institutions, including many of the industry's top brands, exchanges, and platforms, and millions of retail investors worldwide. As the operational backbone of the digital economy, BitGo handles a significant portion of Bitcoin network transactions and is the largest independent digital asset custodian, and staking provider, in the world. For more information, visit .

Position Overview:

We are seeking an accomplished and strategic Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) to lead and oversee all aspects of accounting and financial reporting for our publicly traded company. The CAO will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the companys financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and SOX requirements. This role is a key member of the executive leadership team and will partner closely with the CFO, internal stakeholders, and external advisors to support the companys growth, scalability, and financial health.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide executive leadership for all global accounting functions, including general ledger, technical accounting, SEC reporting, consolidations, revenue recognition, and accounts payable/receivable.
  • Ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of all financial statements, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, and other SEC disclosures in compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
  • Lead & guide Corporate Controller in the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close process, ensuring operational efficiency, internal control compliance, and accuracy.
  • Oversee SOX 404 compliance efforts, including the design, documentation, and effectiveness testing of internal controls over financial reporting.
  • Serve as the primary interface with external auditors and ensure successful and timely audit completion.
  • Lead technical accounting efforts, including researching and implementing new accounting standards and writing technical memos.
  • Build and manage a high-performing accounting organization capable of scaling with the companys growth.
  • Drive continuous improvement of accounting systems, processes, and policies to support scalability, compliance, and operational excellence.
  • Provide strategic guidance to executive leadership on complex accounting issues, business transactions (e.g., M&A, financing), and financial risk management.
  • Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Tax, Legal, Investor Relations, and Operations teams to ensure alignment across all financial reporting and compliance efforts.
  • Stay current on emerging accounting and regulatory issues, and proactively assess their impact on the business.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA is required.
  • 15+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including Big 4 public accounting and senior-level roles in a public company environment.
  • Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX 404 internal controls.
  • Proven experience managing large accounting teams and leading cross-functional projects.
  • Demonstrated success in navigating a high-growth or complex corporate environment.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills with impeccable attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present clearly to executive management and the Board of Directors.
  • Hands-on leader who is strategic yet detail-oriented, collaborative, and operationally minded.
  • Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle) and financial reporting tools is highly preferred.

Preferred Experience:

  • Experience in a publicly traded technology, fintech, SaaS, or digital asset company.
  • Prior leadership during an IPO process.
  • Exposure to international accounting, transfer pricing, and multi-entity consolidation.

Why Join BitGo?

Disrupting an industry takes vision, innovation, passion, technical chops, drive to deliver, collaboration, and execution. Join a team of great people who strive for excellence and personify our corporate values of ownership, craftsmanship, and open communication. We are looking for new colleagues who bring innovative ways of thinking and problem solving, and who want risks to be part of the team that changes the worlds financial markets.

Here are some of the benefits of working at BitGo:

  • Competitive base salary, bonus and stock options
  • 100% company paid health insurance for employee, partner and dependents
  • Up to 4% 401k company match
  • Paid parental leave, paid vacation
  • Free custom lunches, dinners and snacks
  • Computer equipment and workplace furniture to suit your needs
  • Great colleagues and inspiring startup environment
  • Benefits may vary based on location

Cryptocurrencies are the most disruptive change the financial services industry has seen in years. Join us and youll be able to look back and say you were part of the team that transformed investing.

Pay Transparency Notice: Depending upon your leveling and location, the compensation for this role averages between $300,000 - $320,000 USD base salary. Equity, an annual performance bonus and the benefits outlined below are also a part of this role's package.

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