Financial Control Specialist

Focused on developing products and services for the digital assets sector, Bullish has rewired the traditional exchange to benefit asset holders, enable traders and increase market integrity. Supported by the group’s treasury, Bullish’s new breed of exchange combines deep liquidity, automated market making and industry-leading security and compliance to increase the accessibility of digital assets for investors. Bullish exchange is operated by Bullish (GI) Limited and is fully regulated in Gibraltar.Mission: To make trading with digital assets more rewarding and secure.​Vision: To be the most innovative, respected, and trusted leader in crypto.

Reports to:

Director, Group Financial Control

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Financial Control Specialist to oversee and enhance our financial control processes. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience, strong data analysis skills, and the ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage monthly trading activities and month-end closing processes, including bank reconciliations, transfer pricing schedules, prepayments, and accruals.

• Prepare regular reconciliations of trading positions and financial and regulatory reporting schedules, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., IFRS and US GAAP), tax, and other regulatory requirements.

• Oversee the valuation and pricing of derivatives, private equity, options, and DeFi investments.

• Ensure accurate and timely valuation of all financial instruments in accordance with industry standards and company policies.

• Liaise with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and tax consultants.

• Assist in the preparation of audited financial statements with disclosure footnotes.

• Ensure internal controls over financial reporting are established and adhered to, and identify opportunities for improvements.

• Monitor monthly cash flow movements and advise the Treasury of any need for intercompany funding or cash replenishment.

• Assist the Finance Manager and Group Financial Controller with ad-hoc work and projects.

• Handle various tax matters, including transfer pricing operational support, indirect tax compliance, and tax operational information reporting.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of work experience in financial reporting and tax, preferably in a regulated industry with exposure to regulatory reporting.

• Strong understanding of corporate tax, tax accounting, indirect tax, international tax, transfer pricing, and customer information reporting.

• Basic understanding of derivatives, private equity, options, and DeFi investments.

• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.

• Self-directed with the ability to work autonomously and make informed decisions.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. ACCA/CPA designation is desirable.

• Up-to-date knowledge of current tax laws and regulations.

• Strong interest in fintech, blockchain, digital businesses, and decentralization.

• Experience with Workday preferred, strong proficiency in MS Office applications.

Bullish is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are fast evolving and striving towards being a globally-diverse community. With integrity at our core, our success is driven by a talented team of individuals and the different perspectives they are encouraged to bring to work every day.