Circle (NYSE: CRCL) is one of the world’s leading internet financial platform companies, building the foundation of a more open, global economy through digital assets, payment applications, and programmable blockchain infrastructure. Circle’s platform includes the world’s largest regulated stablecoin network anchored by USDC, Circle Payments Network for global money movement, and Arc, an enterprise-grade blockchain designed to become the Economic OS for the internet. Enterprises, financial institutions, and developers use Circle to power trusted, internet-scale financial innovation. Learn more at circle.com.

What you’ll be part of:

Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow as an organization, we're expanding into some of the world's strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our employees live by our company values: High Integrity, Future Forward, Multistakeholder, Mindful, and Driven by Excellence. We have built a flexible work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.

Circle is looking for a highly motivated Manager, Technical Accounting to support the overall accounting function and provide hands-on support over technical accounting and reporting, and Circle’s global accounting policies and procedures. This position presents an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building out processes, learning and participating in a new rapidly growing global business. This role involves researching technical accounting matters and drafting related position papers, providing input to and reviewing financial statements, standardization of policy and procedures, special projects, interaction with external auditors and potentially regulators. The role requires advanced research and analytical skills with a proven track record to drive accountability and deliver results.

What you'll work on:

Performing analysis and technical accounting research under US GAAP related to revenue recognition, strategic partnerships, accounting for digital asset and blockchain transactions, acquisitions and other non-routine transactions that may arise.
Maintaining accounting policies and procedures and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to operationalize them.
Ensuring appropriate documentation of accounting treatment of complex and judgemental transactions, including analysis, relevant literature, and conclusion.
Supporting in the review of the Group’s consolidated financial statements, SEC filings, and statutory reporting by Circle’s global subsidiaries.
Analyzing the impact of emerging accounting standards on the Company and assessing broader implications for the business.
Liaise with accounting standard setters and influential industry bodies to drive the development of and help shape accounting guidance for stablecoins and other digital assets.
Implementing and educating global accounting and cross-functional teams of necessary changes to adopt and comply with new standards and ensure proper disclosure in filings.
Partner with commercial teams to advise on accounting outcomes as part of the structuring of contracts and development of new products.
Evaluating and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Company’s accounting policies and processes, including ensuring compliance with US GAAP/SEC and other international accounting standards.
Serving as liaison for technical accounting matters with internal stakeholders and external advisors and auditors.
Providing technical input on special projects, including regulatory and other ad hoc assignments.

What you’ll bring to Circle:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business and Certified Public Accountant or International equivalent.
7+ years of relevant work experience, including public accounting and industry specific experience.
Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP (knowledge of IFRS, or other international accounting standards, not required but desirable).
Proven ability to support financial reporting functions and manage auditor relationships on technical matters.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to effectively facilitate and present in group meetings.
Proven ability to work cross functionally and adapt to change are extremely important.
Experience working in or with large/listed companies.
Experience working with SOX 404 and internal controls over financial reporting or similar control framework.
Demonstrated professional commitment, initiative, accountability and ownership of assignments.
Experience working in regulated business, financial services or technology industries are a plus.
Experience/familiarity with Workiva or other reporting software, Slack, Apple MacOS and GSuite.
Experience/familiarity with AI tools to drive efficiency and accelerate accounting research and drafting of technical position papers.

Circle is on a mission to create an inclusive financial future, with transparency at our core. We consider a wide variety of elements when crafting our compensation ranges and total compensation packages.

Starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to: relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation ranges may differ for candidates in other locations.

Base Pay Range: $140,000 - $185,000

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other protected status required by the laws in the locations where we hire. Additionally, Circle participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.

Should you require accommodations or assistance in our interview process because of a disability, please reach out to accommodations@circle.com for support. We respect your privacy and will connect with you separately from our interview process to accommodate your needs.

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