Head of Accounting

Office: New York

About Revolut

People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 80+ million customers get more from their money every day.

As we continue our lightning-fast growth,‌ 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 13,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.

About the role

The Finance team keeps Revolut moving with clarity and confidence. From accounting to strategic support, they work across the business to assess risk, guide decisions, and drive growth. Their insight shapes everything from daily operations to long-term plans and plays a key role in how we scale.

We're looking for a Head of Accounting to develop end-to-end accounting processes in the US. You'll oversee local tax and regulatory reporting processes to create a fully integrated financial reporting framework.

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What you'll be doing

• Enhancing the month-end close process to be faster and more efficient by leveraging automation
• Managing and automating the daily reconciliation process, and creating core accounting documentation across entities
• Establishing processes and leveraging AI and automation tools for monthly and quarterly flux and business driver analysis in financial statements
• Building out the accounting infrastructure required to report both GAAP and IFRS accounting for a US regulated bank and holding company
• Supporting SOX implementation and managing external auditor requests for year-end and quarterly reviews
• Building team member skills and knowledge to improve operational leverage
• Providing accounting guidance on new product developments or launches
• Ensuring financial reporting remains compliant with US GAAP and local regulatory standards

What you'll need

• 8+ years of experience in corporate accounting or financial control roles within banking or financial services, including building out processes for new products
• An active or inactive CPA qualification
• Expertise in US GAAP and the month-end close process within a complex organization
• Proficiency in Oracle NetSuite or similar enterprise-level ERP systems
• A structured and logical approach to solving complex reconciliation and reporting issues
• The ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Excellent communication skills
• To be able to work from the office in New York 2–3 days per week (this is a hybrid role)

Nice to have

• Experience at a Big 4 accounting firm
• Familiarity with IFRS accounting
• Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks

Compensation range

• New York: $162,500 - $225,800 gross annually*
• Other locations: Compensation will be discussed during the interview process

*Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and previous experience

Building a global financial super app isn’t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that’s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We’re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

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