Crowe · 5 months ago
Audit Senior Associate - Digital Asset
Chicago IL USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $160K/yr
2+ years expCrowe LLP is a leading public accounting, consulting, and technology firm seeking an experienced Audit Senior Associate specializing in blockchain technologies and the digital asset ecosystem. This role involves leading audit engagements, developing procedures for decentralized environments, and managing client relationships across various industries.
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Responsibilities
Audit Engagement: Assist with end-to-end audit processes including planning, execution, financial statement preparation, and reporting. Oversee project timelines, budgets, and staffing
Team Supervision & Development: Supervise, mentor, and review the work of staff and interns. Provide timely feedback and support professional development
Blockchain Audit Execution: Design and implement audit procedures for blockchain-based systems. Evaluate smart contracts, DeFi protocols, digital wallets, and crypto exchanges
Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships. Provide insights and solutions to address audit issues and enhance business processes
Technical Research & Innovation: Leverage audit tools and databases to analyze complex financial and blockchain data. Stay current on evolving digital asset regulations (e.g., SEC, PCAOB, AICPA)
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams to address emerging challenges in digital asset auditing
Risk Identification: Identify and assess risks in decentralized systems, including custody, valuation, and cybersecurity
Participate in internal projects and initiatives aimed at improving the firm's audit processes and methodologies
Uphold the highest standards of integrity, independence, and professional skepticism
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
CPA strongly preferred, or actively pursuing CPA licensing in your state of residence
Minimum 2+ years of recent, relevant experience in public accounting external audit
Demonstrated experience managing audit engagements and supervising staff
Strong understanding of GAAP, IFRS, and PCAOB/AICPA audit standards
Proven experience across multiple industry verticals
Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills
Willingness to travel and work extended hours as needed
Preferred
Working knowledge of blockchain protocols (e.g., Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana)
Familiarity with digital asset custody, DeFi platforms, and Web3 ecosystems
Experience with blockchain explorers and smart contract audit tools (e.g., Etherscan, Chainalysis, Tenderly)
Understanding of digital asset classification, valuation, and regulatory risks
Knowledge of SOC 1/SOC 2, ITGCs, and digital risk assurance
Relevant certifications (e.g., Blockchain Council Certification, CISA, CDAA)
Exposure to data analytics and audit automation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx)
Benefits
Comprehensive total rewards package
Company
Crowe
Crowe LLP is a public accounting, consulting, and technology firm.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-08-29Acquired
Leadership Team
James L. Powers
CEO
Joy Mikolajczak Duce
Managing Principal/Partner - Human Capital Consulting
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