Gemini
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Gemini . About The Company Gemini is a global crypto and Web3 platform founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss in 2014, offering a wide range of simple, reliable, and secure crypto products and services to individuals and institutions in over 70 countries. Our mission is to unlock the next era of financial, creative, and personal freedom by providing trusted access to the decentralized future. We envision a world where crypto reshapes the global financial system, internet, and money to create greater choice, independence, and opportunity for all — bridging traditional finance with the emerging cryptoeconomy in a way that is more open, fair, and secure. The Department
Controllership The Role Manager, Technical Accounting
at Gemini is a position within a rapidly-growing, established regulated digital asset exchange. This role is central to Gemini’s ongoing scaling. Our derivatives transactions span a global customer footprint, with a licensed operator status in over 60 countries. This description reflects current responsibilities and expectations for the role. Location/Attendance
This role requires in-person presence twice a week at one of the following offices: Seattle, WA; New York City, NY; or Miami, FL. Responsibilities
Serve as the go-to expert on derivative accounting within Gemini, ensuring proper scoping and application of derivatives accounting standards across the organization. Recruit, retain, and develop a world-class team. Liaise closely with trading, risk, finance, and legal teams to ensure clear understanding of activities and appropriate recognition. Oversee end-to-end accounting for all derivative instruments including options, futures, perpetual swaps, and other OTC contracts; help establish scalable accounting infrastructure for these products in a fast-evolving environment. Lead month-end valuation of derivative instruments using pricing models and market inputs; validate valuation models with internal teams. Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and disclosures related to derivatives. Assist with preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and management reporting packages related to derivatives and the OTC business. Design and maintain robust internal controls frameworks around derivative recognition, measurement, and disclosures in line with SOX requirements. Partner with treasury, trading, risk and FP&A to understand new derivative instruments and their accounting implications. Coordinate with external auditors and provide supporting documentation during audits. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy of derivative accounting and reporting. Collaborate with internal and external technology and operations teams to automate reporting and valuation tools. Support regulatory reporting as needed, including any derivative-related disclosures to regulators or other relevant bodies. Collaborate with group accounting on preparation and review of technical accounting memos and whitepapers for significant transactions. Minimum Qualifications
An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting, finance or related field. 5+ years of experience in financial reporting and accounting for derivatives, ideally at a global bank, exchange, hedge fund, financial institution, or crypto trading platform. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, particularly ASC 815 (Derivatives and Hedging) and ASC 820 (Fair Value). CPA (or equivalent license) and/or CFA. Passion for the crypto industry with a strong interest in derivatives and accounting. Experience with OTC derivative products, including options. Willingness and commitment to learn and go deep. Experience managing numerous competing deliverables. Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced and changing financial environment with the capacity for excellent judgment and communication skills. Outstanding interpersonal skills and relationship-building abilities. Objectives-driven and able to work with ambiguity and align with team members globally, with flexibility to connect at off-hours locally. Hard-working, disciplined, detail-oriented, and able to motivate teams. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with crypto derivatives (e.g., perpetual futures, exotic options, OTC contracts). Experience implementing or enhancing derivatives subledgers or automation tools. Experience interacting with external auditors on matters related to OTC derivatives. Exposure to regulatory reporting requirements related to derivatives (e.g., CFTC, NYDFS, IFRS). Proficiency in digital asset accounting platforms (e.g., Cryptio, Haruko, Lukka, etc.). Strong technical accounting research and memo-writing skills. Compensation & Benefits
Competitive starting salary A discretionary annual bonus Long-term incentive in the form of a new hire equity grant Comprehensive health plans 401K with company matching Paid Parental Leave Flexible time off Salary Range : The base salary range for this role is between $112,000 - $160,000 in New York, California, and Washington. This range does not include discretionary bonus or equity. Factors in compensation include skillset, experience, job scope, and market data. Note on Hybrid Work Model
In the United States, employees within the New York, Seattle, and Miami metropolitan areas are expected to work from the designated office twice a week unless there is a specific in-office requirement. Employees outside these areas are part of our remote-first workforce. Equal Employment Opportunity
Gemini is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accommodations on request. If you have a specific need, please contact the People Team. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Manager, Technical Accounting
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Gemini . About The Company Gemini is a global crypto and Web3 platform founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss in 2014, offering a wide range of simple, reliable, and secure crypto products and services to individuals and institutions in over 70 countries. Our mission is to unlock the next era of financial, creative, and personal freedom by providing trusted access to the decentralized future. We envision a world where crypto reshapes the global financial system, internet, and money to create greater choice, independence, and opportunity for all — bridging traditional finance with the emerging cryptoeconomy in a way that is more open, fair, and secure. The Department
Controllership The Role Manager, Technical Accounting
at Gemini is a position within a rapidly-growing, established regulated digital asset exchange. This role is central to Gemini’s ongoing scaling. Our derivatives transactions span a global customer footprint, with a licensed operator status in over 60 countries. This description reflects current responsibilities and expectations for the role. Location/Attendance
This role requires in-person presence twice a week at one of the following offices: Seattle, WA; New York City, NY; or Miami, FL. Responsibilities
Serve as the go-to expert on derivative accounting within Gemini, ensuring proper scoping and application of derivatives accounting standards across the organization. Recruit, retain, and develop a world-class team. Liaise closely with trading, risk, finance, and legal teams to ensure clear understanding of activities and appropriate recognition. Oversee end-to-end accounting for all derivative instruments including options, futures, perpetual swaps, and other OTC contracts; help establish scalable accounting infrastructure for these products in a fast-evolving environment. Lead month-end valuation of derivative instruments using pricing models and market inputs; validate valuation models with internal teams. Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and disclosures related to derivatives. Assist with preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and management reporting packages related to derivatives and the OTC business. Design and maintain robust internal controls frameworks around derivative recognition, measurement, and disclosures in line with SOX requirements. Partner with treasury, trading, risk and FP&A to understand new derivative instruments and their accounting implications. Coordinate with external auditors and provide supporting documentation during audits. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy of derivative accounting and reporting. Collaborate with internal and external technology and operations teams to automate reporting and valuation tools. Support regulatory reporting as needed, including any derivative-related disclosures to regulators or other relevant bodies. Collaborate with group accounting on preparation and review of technical accounting memos and whitepapers for significant transactions. Minimum Qualifications
An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting, finance or related field. 5+ years of experience in financial reporting and accounting for derivatives, ideally at a global bank, exchange, hedge fund, financial institution, or crypto trading platform. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, particularly ASC 815 (Derivatives and Hedging) and ASC 820 (Fair Value). CPA (or equivalent license) and/or CFA. Passion for the crypto industry with a strong interest in derivatives and accounting. Experience with OTC derivative products, including options. Willingness and commitment to learn and go deep. Experience managing numerous competing deliverables. Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced and changing financial environment with the capacity for excellent judgment and communication skills. Outstanding interpersonal skills and relationship-building abilities. Objectives-driven and able to work with ambiguity and align with team members globally, with flexibility to connect at off-hours locally. Hard-working, disciplined, detail-oriented, and able to motivate teams. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with crypto derivatives (e.g., perpetual futures, exotic options, OTC contracts). Experience implementing or enhancing derivatives subledgers or automation tools. Experience interacting with external auditors on matters related to OTC derivatives. Exposure to regulatory reporting requirements related to derivatives (e.g., CFTC, NYDFS, IFRS). Proficiency in digital asset accounting platforms (e.g., Cryptio, Haruko, Lukka, etc.). Strong technical accounting research and memo-writing skills. Compensation & Benefits
Competitive starting salary A discretionary annual bonus Long-term incentive in the form of a new hire equity grant Comprehensive health plans 401K with company matching Paid Parental Leave Flexible time off Salary Range : The base salary range for this role is between $112,000 - $160,000 in New York, California, and Washington. This range does not include discretionary bonus or equity. Factors in compensation include skillset, experience, job scope, and market data. Note on Hybrid Work Model
In the United States, employees within the New York, Seattle, and Miami metropolitan areas are expected to work from the designated office twice a week unless there is a specific in-office requirement. Employees outside these areas are part of our remote-first workforce. Equal Employment Opportunity
Gemini is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accommodations on request. If you have a specific need, please contact the People Team. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Gemini by 2x
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