Technical Accountant
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Job Description
Technical Accountant leading GAAP interpretation and compliance for Kalshi, a fast-growing financial market startup. Collaborating cross-functionally to address complex accounting issues and drive strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the accounting evaluation for complex and emerging business initiatives, collaborating across teams to identify, assess, and resolve technical issues
- Develop well-supported conclusions and high-quality technical memos that stand up to audit and regulatory scrutiny
- Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors on technical matters, ensuring transparency and constructive dialogue
- Monitor and interpret new accounting guidance from the FASB and other standard-setting bodies, evaluating potential impacts on financial statements
- Lead implementation efforts for new standards and ensure consistent application across teams
- Develop, document, and maintain company-wide accounting policies, updating them as business operations and regulations evolve
- Partner with Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Operations to ensure accounting considerations are integrated into business decisions
- Support strategic initiatives and special projects, proactively identifying and addressing accounting implications.
- Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes, documentation, and internal controls
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- active CPA (or equivalent certification)
- 5+ years of experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and/or technical accounting roles
- Strong preference for experience in financial exchanges, clearing organizations, broker-dealers/FCMs, fintech, or high-growth technology environments
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ability to interpret, apply, and communicate evolving guidance across varied topics
- Proven success influencing cross-functional teams and driving alignment across Accounting, Legal, Finance, and Compliance
- Analytical, structured thinker with exceptional attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills
- A lifelong learner passionate about technical accounting, regulatory change, and continuous improvement.
Benefits:
- equity and benefits
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