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Copper Technologies

Head of Finance, Americas

Copper Technologies, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Copper, founded in 2018, builds institutional digital asset infrastructure with a focus on custody, collateral management, and prime services. Copper’s Global CEO is Amar Kuchinad. Copper provides a comprehensive suite of custody, trading and settlement solutions that reduce counterparty risk and increase capital and operational efficiency in digital asset markets. The core offering is Multi-Party Computation (MPC) technology for secure custody. Copper’s custody system can connect to centralised exchanges, DeFi applications, and staking pools without assets leaving custody. ClearLoop is the first market solution to address counterparty risk with exchanges and underpins a full prime services offering that allows trading and settlement directly from MPC-secured wallets. Copper’s security certifications and strong insurance coverage further position the firm as a partner for institutions seeking to safeguard assets. Key Responsibilities of the role The purpose of the Head of Finance role is to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting for Copper Markets (US) Inc, Copper Technologies (US) Inc, and across the Copper Group by supporting the preparation of statutory accounts, managing external audits, providing expert technical accounting guidance and performing management accounting activities. This role maintains a robust financial control environment, oversees financial operations, and ensures compliance with evolving regulatory standards in accordance with FINRA and SEC. Statutory/Regulatory Reporting & Compliance

Ensure full compliance with all reporting requirements in accordance with local regulatory and accounting standards, such as FOCUS reports and net capital rules. Manage the external audit process, liaising with auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate delivery. Prepare technical accounting memos and provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions. Establish a robust financial control environment and ensure financial reporting meets the latest regulatory requirements. Own monthly balance sheet reconciliations and P&L analysis as part of the Group month-end close process. Prepare detailed breakdowns and summaries for ad-hoc reporting requests to meet the needs of finance leadership or local management. Collaboration and Operational oversight

Be the go-to finance team member for technical accounting guidance across the group. Collaborate with FP&A, tax, treasury, legal and operational teams to support cross-functional initiatives and tasks. Stay updated with FINRA and SEC examination priorities and industry best practices. Support FP&A with the preparation and maintenance of management accounts, ensuring accurate department allocations and month-on-month variance analysis. In addition to the above, this role may support the wider Copper Group and its subsidiaries as needed. Your experience, skills and knowledge

Qualified accountant (e.g., CPA or equivalent) with strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS Active Series 27 license, as mandated by FINRA Rule 1200 series, formerly NASD Rule 1022 Proven experience in FINRA or SEC audits preferred Extensive experience in financial services, with a preference for digital asset custody, trading, or settlement operations Experience with blockchain-based financial instruments and related regulatory frameworks Ability to prepare annual financial statements and regulatory reporting Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliation processes Strong knowledge of financial statements and accounting standards/principles Strong communication skills to convey financial information clearly Aptitude for identifying issues and developing effective solutions Proficient in relevant software (Excel, NetSuite, Salesforce) The benefits offered

Paid Time Off – 25 days annual leave plus local bank holidays; one additional day of annual leave for each year of service Life Insurance 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Base salary range:

260k - 290k USD In return for everything you can bring to Copper, we offer an exciting, challenging role in a fast-growing and dynamic business, with career opportunities and a welcoming working environment. If you think you have what we’re looking for, we’d love you to apply for the opportunity. Equal opportunity

Copper is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and invite applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know. How to apply

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