CoinDesk is the most trusted media, events, indices and data company for the global crypto economy. Since 2013, CoinDesk Media has led the story of the future of money and investing, illuminating the transformation in society and culture that comes with it. Our award-winning team of journalists delivers news and unparalleled insights that bring transparency, comprehension and context. CoinDesk Events gathers the global crypto, blockchain and Web3 communities at annual events such as Consensus, the world’s largest and longest-running crypto festival. CoinDesk Indices offers expertise in digital asset indices, data and research to educate and empower investors. For more information on CoinDesk media and events, please visithttp://coindesk.com [coindesk.com]and for breaking headlines, data and indices visithttp://coindeskmarkets.com [coindeskmarkets.com]
In November 2023, CoinDesk was acquired by the Bullish group, owner of Bullish, a regulated, digital assets exchange. For more information on Bullish, please visit https://bullish.com . CoinDesk operates as an independent subsidiary with an editorial committee to protect journalistic independence.
Reports to:
Director, CPA Assistant Controller
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly detail-oriented Accounts Payable Manager to lead our global Accounts Payable function. This critical role ensures the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of all vendor payments and expense reimbursements across our international entities. The ideal candidate will be a Workday power-user with significant experience managing complex global payroll processes and AP operations in a multi-jurisdictional environment.
This position is based in NYC and will be required to work onsite at our office located near Union Square. Required days onsite are at the discretion of the hiring manager.
Responsibilities:
Global Accounts Payable & Compliance
- Oversee the end-to-end global Accounts Payable cycle for all Bullish entities, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, expense reports, and payment runs (ACH, wires, checks) in multiple currencies, including payment in digital assets.
- Ensure strict compliance with all relevant local, regional, and international tax regulations (e.g., VAT, GST, 1099, 1042-S) and IFRS/GAAP accounting standards.
- Manage the AP month-end and year-end close processes, including timely and accurate accruals, reconciliations, and reporting for internal and external audits.
- Develop, document, and enforce global AP policies and procedures to ensure consistency and strong internal controls across all operations.
- Partner closely with Treasury to maintain strong controls around fiat and digital asset movements. Assist with forecasting weekly global disbursements by country by account. Ensure AP payments are executed within established windows.
- Coordinate with global team members to ensure timely resolution of matters, which ordinarily requires strong communication and schedule management across time zones.
Workday and System Management
- Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Workday Financials as it relates to Accounts Payable, procurement, and expense management modules.
- Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives within the Workday platform to enhance efficiency, reduce manual effort, and improve data accuracy across all AP processes.
- Oversee system maintenance, upgrades, and integration of AP systems with other financial and operational platforms.
International Payroll Management Integration
- Act as the primary financial liaison with the global Payroll functions, providing oversight and governance for payroll-related disbursements for cash forecast management purpose.
- Ensure the accurate and compliant management of payroll disbursements from bank accounts across multiple international jurisdictions and time zones, working closely with HR, local finance teams, and third-party payroll providers.
- Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts and ensure appropriate coding and accounting for all payroll-related taxes and withholdings globally.
Team Leadership and Vendor Relations
- Lead and manage the global Accounts Payable team, which is outsourced to a Third Party off-shore in APAC. Set clear performance goals while fostering a culture of accuracy, compliance, and process excellence.
- Establish and maintain strong, professional relationships with key global vendors and internal stakeholders (Procurement, Operations, and Finance) to resolve complex invoice, payment, and contract disputes efficiently.
- Monitor and report on key AP metrics (e.g., invoice cycle time, Days Payable Outstanding - DPO) to identify trends and present actionable recommendations to senior management.
- Promote a disciplined approach of AP operations by reinforcing best practices around vendor onboarding, payment scheduling, fraud prevention, and adherence to Treasury-approved funding process.
Experience & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, with at least 3 years in a managerial role overseeing a high-volume, multi-national AP function.
- Mandatory experience managing global AP processes and payroll disbursements across multiple international jurisdictions.
- Deep, hands-on experience and proficiency with Workday Financials (specifically AP and Expenses modules) in a global company environment.
- Expert knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and global tax regulations (e.g., 1099, 1042-S, VAT/GST compliance).
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a meticulous attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate a geographically dispersed team.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of the organization and external vendors globally.
- Experience in the financial services, cryptocurrency, or technology industry is highly preferred.
Bullish US LLC & CoinDesk Inc. are committed to offering competitive compensation and benefits. The anticipated base salary for this position is $100,000 - $115,000 + discretionary annual target bonus + performance incentives/benefits. Offered salary will be reflective of job related knowledge, skills and commensurate experience.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
In an effort to attract, retain, develop and promote the most qualified individuals, CoinDesk is committed to treating all applicants and employees in a nondiscriminatory manner with respect to the terms and conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status/service, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This mandate governs all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, promotion, training, education, social and recreation programs, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits.
ACCOMMODATION
CoinDesk is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@coindesk.comand let us know the nature of your request.
