Accounting Internal Controls Specialist

Anchorage Digital

Accounting Policy and Internal Controls expert at Anchorage Digital, ensuring compliant frameworks for a trusted digital asset ecosystem. Seeking proactive self-starter to enhance IPO readiness.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a world-class internal controls framework.
Serve as the company's foremost subject matter expert on Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR).
Building scalable, audit-ready processes that meet the rigorous demands of a rapidly growing international business, effectively bridging the gap between SEC/PCAOB standards, complex financial regulations, and cutting-edge blockchain technology.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive accounting or audit experience, with at least 6–8 years of dedicated SOX program management responsibility.
An active CPA credential.
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, COSO framework, SEC rules, and PCAOB standards, alongside expertise in evaluating ITGCs, automated application controls, and system implementations.
A "Kaizen" mindset; you are a self-motivated professional with high integrity, strong project management skills, and a willingness to dig into anything to support the business.
The ability to thrive as a dynamic operator in a high-growth, autonomous environment, with proven skills to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
Experience operating in a high-growth fintech or crypto environment.
Although not a requirement, bonus points if:
You have Big 4 public accounting experience.
You possess direct experience supporting a company through the transition from private to public (IPO).
You have familiarity with Optro (fka AuditBoard) or similar internal control program management software.
You were emotionally moved by the soundtrack to Hamilton, which chronicles the founding of a new financial system.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

internal controls frameworkSOX program managementU.S. GAAPCOSO frameworkSEC rulesPCAOB standardsITGCsautomated application controlssystem implementationsblockchain technology

Soft Skills

project managementself-motivatedhigh integrityinfluence senior stakeholderslead cross-functional teamsdynamic operatorKaizen mindset

Certifications

CPA