BitGo is the leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage. Since our founding in 2013, we have focused on enabling our clients to securely navigate the digital asset space. With a global presence and multiple Trust companies, BitGo serves thousands of institutions, including many of the industry's top brands, exchanges, and platforms, and millions of retail investors worldwide. As the operational backbone of the digital economy, BitGo handles a significant portion of Bitcoin network transactions and is the largest independent digital asset custodian, and staking provider, in the world. For more information, visit www.bitgo.com.
This role will require being full-time onsite at our San Francisco or Palo Alto office to support collaborative team dynamics and innovative problem-solving.
About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Product Controller with 5–8 years of experience in traditional finance and digital assets. This role will sit at the intersection of finance, trading, and operations, owning P&L, balance sheet integrity, and financial controls across both TradFi and crypto products. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-moving, evolving environment.
Key Responsibilities:- Own daily, monthly, and quarterly P&L and balance sheet reporting for trading and/or investment products
- Perform P&L control for crypto assets and derivatives including perpetual swaps, futures, vanilla and exotic options
- Reconcile positions, trades, cash, and valuations across internal systems, custodians, exchanges, and counterparties
- Investigate and resolve P&L, pricing, and position breaks; partner closely with Trading, Operations, and Technology teams
- Review and validate fair value methodologies for both traditional and digital assets
- Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account analysis
- Assist with audits, regulatory reporting, and internal controls , SOX and SEC quarterly reporting.
- Help design, improve, and scale control and accounting processes as the business grows
- Contribute to the development of policies related to digital asset accounting, custody, and risk controls
- 5–8 years of experience in TradFi product control, fund accounting, or financial accounting within financial services
- Strong background in financial products or crypto accounting
- Direct experience with crypto assets, digital asset trading, exchanges, or blockchain-based products
- Solid understanding of P&L attribution, balance sheet substantiation, and valuation principles
- Experience working with complex data sets and multiple source systems
- Strong Excel skills; experience with SQL or data tools is a plus not a requirement.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA, CA, or equivalent certification is a plus not a requirement.
- Experience at an investment bank, hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, crypto exchange, or digital asset manager
- Familiarity with US GAAP and/or IFRS, including emerging guidance for digital assets
- Experience scaling processes in a high-growth or startup environment
- High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to operate independently and take ownership in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and comfort partnering with front-office and technical teams
- Interest in bridging traditional finance best practices with the evolving crypto ecosystem
Pay Transparency Notice: Depending upon your leveling and location, the compensation for this role averages between $175,000 - $190,000 USD base salary. Equity, an annual performance bonus and the benefits outlined below are also a part of this role's package.
Here are some of the benefits* of working at BitGo:
- Competitive base salary, bonus and stock options
- 100% company paid health insurance for employee, partner and dependents
- Up to 4% 401k company match
- Paid parental leave, Paid vacation
- Free custom lunches, dinners and snacks
- Computer equipment and workplace furniture to suit your needs
- Great colleagues and inspiring startup environment
*Benefits may vary based on location
Cryptocurrencies are the most disruptive change the financial services industry has seen in years. Join us and you’ll be able to look back and say you were part of the team that transformed investing.
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BitGo Palo Alto, California, USA Office
Palo Alto, CA, United States, 94306
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