Chief Accounting Officer

October 1

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Figure is transforming the trillion-dollar financial services industry using blockchain technology. In four short years, Figure has unveiled a series of fintech firsts using the Provenance Blockchain for loan origination, equity management, private fund services, banking, and payments sectors - bringing speed, efficiency, and savings to both consumers and institutions. Today, Figure is one of less than a thousand companies considered a unicorn, globally.

501 - 1000 employees

📋 Description

• Lead a geographically distributed team covering corporate and product accounting, accounts payable, and technical accounting. • Oversee all accounting operations, including month-end close, quarterly reporting, and annual audits. • Establish and maintain strong internal controls and governance practices, continually refining team policies and procedures. • Manage relationships with external auditors and lead relevant portions of Audit Committee discussions. • Collaborate closely with the CFO to guide technical accounting decisions and implement company-wide accounting policies. • Design and maintain a SOX-compliant control framework. • Identify and implement process and system improvements to enhance efficiency across the accounting function. • Participate as a key member of the finance leadership team, partnering with the CFO and other executives on strategic and operational priorities.

🎯 Requirements

• 15+ years of accounting experience, including leadership of a publicly traded company’s finance function • Minimum of 5 years leading accounting teams in startup or high-growth environments • CPA designation preferred with prior public accounting experience • Deep technical accounting expertise with thorough knowledge of current GAAP standards • Managing a tax department preferred • Hands-on experience with accounting and financial reporting systems, including designing and implementing processes • Proven track record of implementing and maintaining SOX compliance • Strong leadership and mentorship abilities, with a talent for developing and motivating teams • Skilled at managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and their dependents on select plans • Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, 401k, and commuter benefits • Employer-funded life and disability insurance coverage • 11 Observed Holidays & PTO plan • Up to 12 weeks paid family leave • Continuing education reimbursement