Job Description
Who We Are: Galaxy is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, delivering solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence. We believe that blockchain and digital asset innovation will transform how value moves through the world – and we’re building the products and services to make that future a reality.
Our institutional digital assets platform spans trading, investment banking, asset management, staking, self-custody, and tokenization technology. We also invest in and operate cutting-edge data center infrastructure to power AI and high-performance computing, addressing the growing demand for scalable energy and compute in the U.S.
We work at the intersection of finance and technology, helping institutions, startups, and developers navigate a digitally native economy. Led by CEO and Founder Michael Novogratz, our team blends deep crypto expertise with institutional experience and a shared commitment to shaping the future of Web3 and AI.
Galaxy is headquartered in New York City, with offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
To learn more about our businesses and products, visit www.galaxy.com.
What We Value:
We are a diverse team of free thinkers, and fast movers united to help investors and creators energize the global economy. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a culture of builders and overachievers and embrace high performance, transparent feedback, and a mission-first approach. Our culture shapes our way of working and gets us where we want to be.
- Seek Excellence.
- Be Selective To Be Effective.
- Be Highly Aligned, Loosely Coupled.
- Disagree Transparently.
- Encourage Independent Decision-Making.
- Build Dream Teams.
Who You Are:
You’re a senior accounting leader who will own Corporate Accounting and Public Reporting as a unified function, leading a cross-functional team of 6–10 professionals. You’ll partner daily with the CAO, external auditors, and business teams (product, treasury, legal, tax, risk) to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting. You’ll own the 10-K, 10-Q, and related filings end-to-end, and work collaboratively with auditors to finalize technical positions before the reporting period closes. You understand how transactions flow—from source systems through the data layer and into the GL—and that proximity to the data is what allows you to get ahead of accounting issues. You’re also fluent in AI tools and use them to accelerate research, draft memos, and synthesize complex guidance, applying your judgment to refine and finalize.
What You’ll Do:
Team Leadership & Operations
- Manage and develop a cross-functional team spanning Corporate Accounting and Public Reporting; allocate resources to balance close, reporting, and project work.
- Maintain and improve documentation and controls to support SOX compliance and audit readiness.
- Drive continuous improvement in close efficiency, reporting quality, and team capabilities—including adoption of AI tools.
SEC Reporting & Disclosure
- Own the preparation and filing of 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and other SEC filings; ensure technical accuracy and completeness of disclosures.
- Drive the quarterly and annual close process in coordination with Corporate Accounting; ensure reporting timelines are met.
- Coordinate earnings releases and support investor relations with accurate financial data.
Technical Accounting
- Lead technical accounting research for complex transactions (e.g., M&A, digital assets, consolidations, leases, revenue, stock-based comp) and prepare formal memoranda.
- Interpret new accounting standards (ASUs), design transition approaches, and lead cross-functional implementations.
- Leverage AI tools to accelerate research and memo drafting; apply judgment to finalize positions.
Audit & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Own the external audit relationship jointly with the CAO; serve as the primary technical accounting liaison to auditors and regulators.
- Provide real-time accounting guidance to business partners on new products, contracts, and commercial arrangements.
- Present technical conclusions to senior management and the Board; escalate issues with clear recommendations.
AI Implementation
- Embrace and champion the thoughtful adoption of AI to improve team performance and business outcomes.
- Leverage AI tools (e.g., generative AI, automation platforms, data copilots) to improve productivity, decision-making, and output quality in your day-to-day work.
What We’re Looking For:
- Licensed CPA.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and hands-on SEC reporting.
- Deep working knowledge of U.S. GAAP; proven experience preparing technical accounting memos and supporting external audits.
- Experience managing and developing teams (6+ direct/indirect reports).
- Hands-on experience with AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) for research, drafting, and workflow acceleration.
- Data fluency: understanding of how transactions flow from source systems through data pipelines to the GL; comfort working with data and technology teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication; able to explain complex accounting to non-technical stakeholders.
- High standards for documentation, controls, and audit readiness.
Bonus Points:
- Prior experience in fintech, financial services, or digital asset / cryptocurrency accounting.
- Familiarity with Workday Financials, Databricks, or similar ERP/data platforms.
- Experience with working at a regulator or standard setting body (e.g., SEC or FASB).
What We Offer:
- Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
- Hybrid/Flexible Working Arrangements
- Flexible Time Off (paid)
- 3% 401(k) company contribution
- Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
- Generous paid Parental Leave
- Competitive family planning benefits for US employees
- Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
- Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
- Free daily snacks and weekly breakfasts/lunches
- Employee Resource Groups
- Free coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace
Apply now and join us on our mission to engineer a new economic paradigm.
The base salary ranges included below will be commensurate with candidate experience, expertise and local market. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise. At Galaxy, we maintain a total compensation philosophy which consists of a competitive base salary, annual bonus, and equity incentives.
Base Salary Range
$200,000—$275,000 USD
Galaxy respects diversity and seeks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived age, race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital or partnership or caregiver status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete the application process or to participate in an interview, please contact [email protected].
