Assistant Controller
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StarkWare seeks a tech-savvy Assistant Controller to join its Finance team, reporting to the Controller. The role supports day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and monthly close processes, with hands-on exposure to digital assets and blockchain accounting. The hire will help improve finance processes through AI and automation and contribute to a modern, efficient finance function.
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Full job description
StarkWare is looking for a sharp, tech-savvy and highly motivated Assistant Controller to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Controller, you will play a key role in our day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and monthly close processes, while gaining hands-on experience in the financial and accounting aspects of digital assets and blockchain technology. We are looking for someone who combines strong accounting fundamentals with a passion for technology, AI, and automation. You'll have the opportunity to challenge existing processes, introduce smarter ways of working, and help shape a modern, efficient, and technology-driven finance function.
Responsibilities
- Play a key role in the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting under US GAAP.
- Work with the team to ensure accurate bookkeeping, account reconciliations, and financial records.
- Monitor and reconcile digital asset holdings and transactions across wallets, exchanges, and custody platforms, ensuring accurate accounting records and appropriate accounting and tax treatment.
- Drive the adoption of AI and automation tools across finance, streamlining workpapers, recurring tasks, and financial processes.
- Support the development and improvement of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls, with a focus on efficiency and automation.
- Work closely with external auditors, accountants, and tax advisors on audits, accounting matters, and tax compliance.
Requirements Must Have
- CPA with Big 4 experience.
- Up to 3 years of post-internship experience.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and US GAAP.
- Strong technological orientation, curiosity about AI and automation, and a drive to improve existing processes.
- Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong Excel proficiency.
- Fluent English.
- Proactive, independent, and hands-on, with a strong sense of ownership and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Nice to Have
- Hands-on experience with AI or finance automation tools.
- Experience with Priority ERP.
- Graduated with honors or worked in a Big 4 firm's Professional Practice Department.
- Familiarity with cryptocurrencies, digital assets, and blockchain technology.
How this job compares
Set against the 4,827 open Accounting jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Illinois median$100–122K/yr130 salary ranges
- Illinois median$28–35/hr21 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 174 open Accounting jobs in Illinois and 4,827 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Accounting postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (3,544 postings).
- Education
- 2,402 of the 4,827 open Accounting jobs (50%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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