Job Description:

Senior Manager - Digital Assets Center of Excellence (Strategic Advisory and Accounting)

The Senior Manager of Digital Assets Strategic Advisory and Accounting will play a vital role in the corporate accounting strategy for digital assets across the firm. You will serve as a trusted advisor to our business unit accounting teams as a member of the Digital Assets Center of Excellence, providing guidance on new initiatives, defining accounting policies, and evaluating control environments in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. You will engage early in the project lifecycle to ensure accounting and control readiness, and act as a subject matter expert on digital asset-related matters. The team is part of the Corporate Accounting & Controllership group which serves as the stewards of the firm's financial information, provides guidance on the financial impact of strategic business initiatives, and seeks to utilize a modernized approach to operate efficiently and effectively in an increasingly complex environment.

In this role, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders including audit, compliance, global financial controls, and risk teams to ensure alignment on control expectations. You will also play a key role in developing internal control frameworks, reviewing SOC 1 reports, and continuously monitoring the performance of our digital asset service providers.

The Expertise We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA and/or Master's degree in Accounting preferred

• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, ideally with exposure to digital assets or emerging technologies

• Strong understanding of US GAAP and internal control frameworks

• Experience advising on technical accounting matters and drafting accounting policies

• Familiarity with SOC 1 Type I and II reports and third-party risk management

• Passion for emerging technologies and a desire to stay ahead of industry trends

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive strategic outcomes

• Experience participating in or leading Accounting or Finance transformation efforts preferred

• Experience with advanced analytics, creating Accounting or Finance dashboards and management reports, and giving stakeholder presentations is a plus

The Skills You Bring:

• Strategic thinker with a deep understanding of digital asset accounting and emerging digital asset and blockchain trends

• Ability to evaluate new digital asset activities and assess their accounting implications

• Skilled in delivering training sessions and facilitating workshops to build awareness of digital asset topics

• Recognized as a subject matter expert on accounting and control considerations for new initiatives

• Strong collaboration skills to work with audit, compliance, and risk teams to align on control expectations

• Experience in developing internal control frameworks and process documentation for digital asset operations preferred

• Proficient in drafting and updating accounting policies aligned with evolving standards

• Effective communicator ensuring policies are clearly understood across accounting teams

• Knowledgeable in reviewing SOC 1 Type I and II reports for digital asset service providers

• Ability to identify control gaps, coordinate remediation efforts, and maintain a risk register

How Your Work Impacts the Organization:

Your work ensures that Fidelity's digital asset operations are supported by robust accounting practices and internal controls. By staying ahead of emerging trends and aligning with evolving standards, you help safeguard the firm's financial integrity and support innovation in a rapidly changing environment. Corporate accounting plays a key role in protecting Fidelity's assets and providing accurate and reliable financial information for our business and the overall Firm. We work collaboratively with leaders across the organization, including leaders in our core business units and other functional groups, such as Tax, Treasury, Legal, and Risk.

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate's relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

Please be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

Fidelity's hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office.

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