Director of Accounting

The Company

Striga is a YCombinator backed financial technology company with its place of operations and office in Tallinn, Estonia. As the first entity to secure a Virtual Asset Service Provider's license from the Estonian Financial Intelligence Unit under the new licensing regime of 2022, Striga  is a payments platform for businesses to build applications on without doing any of the heavy lifting related to regulatory compliance and building compliant software to blend crypto services and traditional financial services. 

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Director of Accounting to lead the accounting and financial reporting activities. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between local statutory requirements and group-level US GAAP reporting, ensuring that the entity operates with financial integrity, compliance, and operational excellence.

You will play a critical role in establishing the financial infrastructure, implementing best practices, and ensuring a seamless financial statement close process. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented finance professional with a strong background in international accounting, controllership, and regulatory compliance. You will be responsible for managing the full spectrum of finance activities for the local entity while integrating seamlessly with our US-based finance team.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with boundless optimism, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset that can work autonomously in ambiguous situations. We value adaptability, ownership, and a "can-do" attitude. You should be eager to tackle new challenges, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be self-sufficient in driving results.

This position is based onsite at our offices in Tallinn Estonia.

What you'll do:

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for the Estonian entity, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, and compliance.
• Prepare and ensure timely and compliant reporting to the relevant financial regulators (EFSA, BoE).
• Align local reporting with the US GAAP reporting package for group consolidation and reporting.
• Support integration of systems across the EU & US entities, processes, and policies into the global finance framework.
• Assist in the preparation and review of technical accounting memos for new and complex transactions, particularly in revenue recognition, ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory and industry standards (IFRS 15).
• Identify, develop, document, and implement key accounting policies, internal controls, and best practices to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
• Interpret and apply new accounting standards, policy changes, and operationalize accounting treatment for new or evolving products and services.
• Manage the local external accounting and tax functions to ensure a seamless and efficient process.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll operations for the Estonian entity.
• Partner with US-based Group Treasury and Finance teams to manage intercompany transactions, cash flow, and funding requirements.
• Own the external statutory audit process, serving as the primary liaison with auditors to resolve accounting matters efficiently.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support scaling of operations in the international market.
• Support transfer pricing, intercompany agreements, and tax compliance.
• Prepare senior management- level financial reporting summaries and presentations.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Compliance, Legal, Finance, and other stakeholders to provide financial insights and ensure accounting considerations are integrated into business decisions.
• Collaborate with Risk and other internal stakeholders to ensure effective management of financial risks.

What we're looking for:

• 9+ years of progressive experience in public accounting (professional services) and corporate accounting/controllership, ideally in fintech, payments, financial services, or crypto.
• Strong technical accounting foundation with exposure to both local standards (IFRS/ Estonian GAAP) and US GAAP
• Experience with crypto asset accounting a plus; enthusiasm a must
• Experience in a multinational, high-growth environment is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience leading and managing external partners in accounting, audit, tax, and financial operations.
• Proven track record in managing audits, statutory reporting, and financial controls.
• Strong experience with ERP systems and accounting automation tools.
• Exceptional ability to translate complex accounting concepts into clear, actionable insights for both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with ability to operate across time zones.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, balancing multiple priorities while driving process improvements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence at all levels.
• Strong command of verbal and written English professional vocabulary.

We offer a full-time position and a termless contract. The range of gross annual compensation for this role ranges from €70,489 - €113,636 (Inclusive of an up to 25% annual performance based bonus).

We encourage you to apply even if you may feel like your knowledge and experience do not precisely meet every point of this job description. At Striga, we support our team's growth and development over time.

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