Accountant and FinOps Manager

CEX.IO is a global cryptocurrency exchange and fintech platform serving millions of users worldwide. Founded in 2013, the company has established itself as a trusted player in the digital asset space, offering spot trading, derivatives, and staking services. CEX.IO operates across multiple jurisdictions and maintains rigorous compliance standards while scaling its technology and operations to serve a growing customer base.

This role sits at the intersection of traditional financial management and operational efficiency, requiring someone who can navigate both regulated accounting practices and the unique demands of a fast-moving crypto business. You'll manage Spain-based financial operations for CEX.IO, ensuring full compliance with local tax authorities while optimizing how the company spends and allocates resources across its Spanish entity.

What you'll do

• Execute day-to-day accounting work including general ledger reconciliation, fixed asset management, and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close cycles under Spanish GAAP and IFRS standards.

• Prepare and file local tax filings with the Spanish tax authority, including VAT, corporate income tax, and withholding taxes.

• Reconcile internal ledgers against bank accounts, crypto custody wallets, and payment platforms daily to maintain strict segregation of client assets.

• Gather and compile financial information for regulatory filings with Spanish financial regulators, audit documentation, and internal management reports, working closely with the local Managing Director.

• Manage invoice processing, vendor payments, employee expenses, and intercompany fund transfers.

• Serve as the main liaison with external auditors during statutory audits and regulatory examinations.

• Build financial forecasts, establish automated budget controls, and investigate cost anomalies or spending spikes as they occur.

What you'll bring

• Current legal residency in Spain with unrestricted work authorization.

• Five or more years of hands-on accounting experience in Spain, preferably in financial services, fintech, e-commerce, or accounting firms.

• Deep expertise in Spanish Accounting Standards, local tax regulations, and ERP platforms such as NetSuite, SAP, Xero, or locally used software like Sage or Holded.

• Advanced Excel skills and strong experience with detailed financial reconciliation, plus openness to working with digital asset transactions.

• Native or near-native Spanish and professional English proficiency.

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification recognized in Spain.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with cryptocurrency or blockchain business operations and accounting nuances.

• Prior experience working in regulated fintech or payment processing environments.

What they offer

• Fully remote position based in Spain.

• Full-time employment.