Assistant Controller
Polymarket is a decentralized information markets platform that lets users bet on the outcome of real-world events.
Maintainer signals as of 9/2/2026
Funding history
About Polymarket
Polymarket is an information markets platform where users can trade on the outcomes of various events, leveraging the power of free markets to forecast the future. It provides a mechanism for users to bet on real-world events and earn money based on the outcomes.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will own the monthly quarterly and annual close process under US GAAP across multiple entities. You will maintain and expand SOX controls apply technical accounting standards document accounting conclusions support CFTC and other regulatory filings improve accounting systems guide product launches and M&A activity and manage junior accounting staff.
Requirements
- Active CPA license
- 8–15 years of progressive accounting experience
- Meaningful experience in banking fintech or regulated financial services
- Experience in high transaction volume environments
- Experience with crypto on-ramps stablecoin settlements and fiat integrations
- Experience with reconciliation workflows and error rate management
- Technical GAAP expertise across ASC 606 ASC 805 and ASC 350-60
- Direct experience building and maintaining SOX controls
- Direct experience with CFTC and other US financial regulatory filings
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Management experience from a Big 4 firm preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Strong command of Microsoft Excel
- Accounting system implementation experience preferred
- SQL skills preferred
- Experience at a high-growth startup preferred
Responsibilities
- Own the monthly quarterly and annual close process under US GAAP
- Prepare consolidated financial statements and subsidiary statutory filings
- Maintain and expand the SOX control environment
- Identify control gaps before they become audit findings
- Apply ASC 606 ASC 805 and ASC 350-60 independently
- Document technical accounting conclusions clearly
- Support CFTC and other US regulatory filings
- Implement accounting system improvements and reliable workflows
- Provide accounting guidance for product launches M&A activity and monetization changes
- Manage and mentor junior accounting staff
Benefits
- Equity
- Unlimited PTO
- Full health vision and dental coverage
- 401k match
- New MacBook Pro big display and accessories