Finance Transformation Manager

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As one of the largest and most trusted digital asset platforms globally, we are empowering people to experience the life-changing potential of crypto. Trusted by over 8 million consumer and pro traders, institutions, and authorities worldwide - our unique combination of products, services, and global expertise is helping tip the scales towards mass crypto adoption. But we’re only just getting started. We want to be pioneers in crypto and add value to the everyday lives of billions. Now is not the time to sit on the sidelines. Join us to bring crypto to the world.

The Finance team at Kraken is a group of specialists charged with managing the firm’s liquidity, capital and risk and providing the overall financial controls and reporting functions for executive decision making, compliance and audit readiness. Our work contributes directly to Kraken’s success. The Platform Accounting and Analytics department (PAA) within Finance supports the vision and mission of finance through the use of data and analytics. The PAA department within Finance is looking for a Senior Data Analyst who will work closely with senior leadership within the Finance function to build and manage a cohesive strategy to enhance the consumption of data and analytics to support the objectives of the Finance function and in turn contribute to the mission of the company. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding industry and contribute to the building of the new global financial system.

What you will be doing:

  • 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
    • We’re powered by people from around the world with their own unique and diverse experiences. We value all Krakenites and their talents, contributions, and perspectives, regardless of their background. 

    As an equal opportunity employer we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws. 

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