Kalshi

Technical Accountant

New York or Remote

Sponsorship not specified$100k-$180kDetected 261 days ago

AccountingLeadershipCommunicationGAAPInternal Audit

About the role

What We're Up To Kalshi has defined a new category: prediction markets.
Kalshi allows people to trade on the outcome of any events and turn any question about the future into a financial asset.
Kalshi fought for years and legalized prediction markets in the US for the first time in history.

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
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
If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your talents to support our mission and values, we'd love to hear from you.
well… build the largest financial market on the planet.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting and active CPA (or equivalent certification)
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

5+ years of experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and/or technical accounting roles

$100,000 to $180,000 annually plus equity and benefits.
This salary range is based on the current available market data, and represents the expected salary range for this role.
Should you have compensation expectations that exceed these bands, we'd love to hear from you and would welcome you to reach out to further discuss.

bring more truth to the world through the power of markets.
Building a new category is hard… like, really hard.
But it's beautiful and deeply fulfilling.
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

Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Kalshi is committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Equal Opportunity
equal opportunity employer.

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