Finance Transformation Senior Analyst
Posted on: 1 Jan 2022
San Francisco, CA
Job Description
About the role:
The Finance Transformation Analyst will work closely with the Director of Finance Transformation and will be responsible for many internal product initiatives. As Kraken continues to grow its product offering and expand into new regions, it is vital that the finance team is equipped with the best tools to safeguard the integrity and completeness of financial inputs used for reporting and decision making. Responsibilities include liaising with key stakeholders on the finance team to discover needs and detail product requirements to move toward automation for real-time reporting and analytics, working closely with the product team to ensure product phases are executed and blockers are resolved timely, and performing testing and analysis of outputs to identify, and resolve, errors and exceptions.
The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and how financial statements are interrelated, prior experience working with backend transaction data, and excellent analysis skills using Excel, Google Sheets, or more advanced analysis applications. The position requires interaction with a wide variety of internal stakeholders at various levels of the organization. Candidates must possess the ability to clearly articulate the rationale behind decisions to business, compliance, technology and client-facing stakeholders. They must also have a passion for identifying and solving complex problems.
What you'll do:
Work closely with key finance team stakeholders to create and prioritize internal product initiatives
Analyze data outputs and perform testing along the product phases
Document and communicate blockers to projects as they arise and work with Director of FT to propose solutions
Develop comprehensive understanding of the needs of finance, data, and key stakeholders to inform product specifications and requirements
Own product roadmap tasks and see them through to completion
Facilitate communication across all project phases and proactively alert management of changes to scope, timelines and resources
Work closely with product team to drive progress of the finance product roadmap
Who you are:
Thorough understanding of accounting principles, how transactions affect financial statements, and financial consolidations
Experience working with backend transaction data sets and writing SQL queries
Familiarity with company financial audits and soc readiness requirements
Knowledge of the digital asset exchange space
3-5 years of relevant accounting or financial analysis experience
Expertise in data gathering and performing analysis using Excel, Google Sheets, or Tableau
Macro-to-micro versatility: strategic mindset coupled with a keen attention to detail
Well-rounded interpersonal skills, and experience interacting with diverse personalities
Understanding of project management principles and best practices
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Kraken
San Francisco, CA
As one of the largest and oldest Bitcoin exchanges in the world, Kraken is consistently named one of the best places to buy and sell crypto online, thanks to our excellent service, low fees, versatile funding options and rigorous security standards -- but this is only part of the story. We’ve been on the forefront of the blockchain revolution since 2011.
Our mission is to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion.
Who we are
Recognizing the importance of Bitcoin from the onset, and understanding that the exchange is the most critical part of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, Jesse Powell founded Kraken to give people the means to quickly and securely invest in the space. Since then, the company has grown by leaps and bounds with hundreds of employees spanning the globe. We’re a diverse group of thinkers and doers that are dedicated to making cryptocurrency available and accessible to the world and enabling people from all walks of life to invest in their independence.
What we do
Empowering investors
Whether you’re an advanced trader or a crypto-beginner, Kraken gives you the power to chart your own financial course. Our exchange has an ever-growing number of cryptocurrency pairs for you to invest in and a slew of tools and features for you to leverage as you grow your portfolio.
Supporting institutions
From over-the-counter trading to personalized white-glove account management, Kraken is the premier cryptocurrency investing solution for institutions of all sizes. We offer exceptional liquidity and competitive pricing for all our markets so you can achieve your investment goals quickly and confidently.
Join the revolution
Since Satoshi first mined Bitcoin’s genesis block in 2009, crypto has been changing the world - and the Kraken team is leading the charge. We’re looking for talented, inspiring people who are passionate about bringing cryptocurrency to the mainstream. If you’re interested in joining Kraken, click the link below to learn more about all of our open job listings.
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