Senior Financial/Accounting Specialist

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users.
We are trusted by over 280 million people in 100+ countries for our industry-leading security, user fund transparency, trading engine speed, deep liquidity, and an unmatched portfolio of digital-asset products.
Binance offerings range from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional services, Web3 features, and more.
We leverage the power of digital assets and blockchain to build an inclusive financial ecosystem to advance the freedom of money and improve financial access for people around the world.
**About the role**:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Finance & Accounting Specialist to join our Finance team at Binance / Sim Paul.
This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of our financial operations in Brazil, in alignment with both local regulatory requirements and Binance's global standards.
You will be the main point of contact for accounting, tax, and regulatory matters, supporting the business in a fast-paced and high-growth environment.
It is important that you bring expertise from BCB / financial regulated business (ie. Banks, Brokers, Funds or similar) in roles such as Financial Specialist, Accounting & Finance Specialist.
Previous experiences in projects like new products, new business, new markets/segments is a differentiator.
This role is 100% Remote, Work From Home based.
Working Visa is not sponsored.
**Responsibilities**:
- Oversee the month-end and year-end closing processes in accordance with local Brazilian regulations — particularly Receita Federal and Banco Central do Brasil — while ensuring compliance with Binance's global finance policies.
- Collaborate closely with the internal finance team to manage accounting and financial processes, ensuring accurate and timely accounting and tax closing.
- Act as the primary liaison with the external accounting firm, monitoring deliverables, service quality, and outcomes.
- Monitor, analyze, and ensure accurate and timely submission of all regulatory reports to authorities such as the Banco Central do Brasil and Receita Federal do Brasil (e.g., CADOCs, statutory financial and tax filings).
- Develop and maintain the company's accounting, operational, and capital policies in line with current regulations, business needs, and Binance's strategic directives (e.g., capital adequacy policies vs. transaction accounting).
- Track and interpret changes in laws, resolutions, and regulatory instructions related to brokerage and payment activities, ensuring ongoing compliance and regulatory security.
- Oversee and support all tax-related initiatives, including compliance with tax obligations, implementation of tax reform changes, and corporate reorganization or optimization projects.
- Lead external audit activities, ensuring alignment with both regulatory requirements and Binance's internal policies and practices.
- Drive and support system implementation projects and the launch of new products, focusing on financial and accounting requirements.
- Collaborate with other teams across the company on business process development, monitoring, and continuous improvement (e.g., internal audit, internal controls, policy updates).
- Support Binance's regional Finance and Treasury teams with inquiries, process adjustments, and compliance initiatives to align reporting and operations with corporate policies (e.g., consolidated results reporting).
**Requirements**:
- ** 5+ years** of relevant experience in Controllership, Accounting Management, or Finance for banking, payment, or other regulated financial institutions.
- Strong knowledge in accounting, finance, financial operations, cash management, tax, and payment processes.
- Proven experience in financial products, financial back-office operations, and banking relationship management.
- Previous exposure to core banking systems (preferred).
**Why Binance**
- Shape the future with the world's leading blockchain ecosystem
- Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure
- Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment
- Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
- Competitive salary and company benefits
- Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)
Binance is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.
We believe that having a diverse workforce is fundamental to our success.