About the company
Kraken, the trusted and secure digital asset exchange, is on a mission to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. Our 2,350+ Krakenites are a world-class team ranging from the crypto-curious to industry experts, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology. As a fully remote company, we already have Krakenites in 70+ countries (speaking 50+ languages). We're one of the most diverse organizations on the planet and this remains key to our values. We continue to lead the industry with new product advancements like Kraken NFT, on- and off-chain staking and instant bitcoin transfers via the Lightning Network.
Job Summary
The opportunity
šServe as the direct partner to Investor Relations from FP&A on all external reporting including for clients, key partners, and investors. This includes leading our 409a process, assisting with client financial DDQ materials, critical partner material preparation, as well as regular investor reporting šImplement and create critical Corporate FP&A processes, timelines, and materials in close partnership with key stakeholders šManage and improve the corporate financial planning model, business line forecasts, and ad hoc financial analysis including the development of regular monthly forecasts, long-range planning models, scenario-based models, and KPIs šWork to develop entity, geo, and product P&Ls, partnering closely with accounting, strategic finance, tax, and regional operations šBuild out regular competitive reporting with detailed financial metrics and insights for monthly delivery to the Executive Team šCollaborate with key business stakeholders to drive company-wide strategic planning processes and timelines šDrive regular reporting processes on business line KPIs, including building reporting dashboards and analysis for business review meetings šEvaluate financial and operational results to better understand company performance and identify opportunities in both revenue growth and expense management šWork closely with Accounting to ensure accurate and timely monthly financial reporting and close šAssist FP&A business partners to consolidate month end reclasses and ensure accurate month end reporting šBuild relationships across the organization and become a trusted partner to our functional leaders and partners šProvide analyses and recommendations on financial and operational metrics to executive management to support decision-making šServe as a strong and respected people manager to an exceptional team of finance managers šAssess, implement, and maintain financial reporting systems, ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of FP&A activities
Skills You Should HODL
šThe ideal candidate will have 7-10+ years of progressive experience and demonstrated growth in Finance/FP&A positions, a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or related field (MBA/CFA a plus) šOutstanding communicator with excellent analytical skills and a strong ability to synthesize complex workstreams into clear and actionable recommendations šAbility to operate within ambiguous conditions and build out new processes, models, and presentations from scratch šExtensive experience engaging, interacting, communicating, and influencing effectively at the most senior levels in a matrixed environment including through strong business partnership šExpertise in FP&A best practices, including early adoption of the latest tools and technologies šExperienced in both large and smaller, high-growth companies is desirable, experience with FinTech companies is a plus. šPrior management experience desirable šYou should have a basic understanding of GAAP accounting principles and be highly proficient with GSuite and Excel as well as accounting software including Netsuite or related