Director / Principal, Digital Asset Audit & Assurance | United States

Director / Principal, Digital Asset Audit & Assurance | United States

RecruitBlock, the executive search firm for digital assets, crypto and Web3 leadership appointments, is advising on the appointment of a Director / Principal, Digital Asset Audit & Assurance in the United States for a specialist assurance firm expanding its US capability.

The firm supports digital asset and crypto-native clients with financial audit, assurance, proof of reserves, reporting frameworks and verification work, as institutional expectations around transparency and reporting discipline continue to increase.

Following recent investment, the business is building out a founding US audit and assurance team within its established international business.

The Appointment

This is a founding US appointment within a specialist digital asset audit and assurance practice.

The focus is on individuals already operating in financial audit and assurance for digital asset clients who can contribute immediately to the development of a US practice. This is not a transition role for generalist auditors seeking first exposure to the sector.

Role Scope

·    Lead delivery of financial audit and assurance engagements across digital asset and crypto-native clients

·    Oversee work across US GAAP financial statements, disclosures, proof of reserves and digital asset reporting frameworks

·    Support the development of digital asset audit and assurance methodologies and client delivery standards

·    Manage senior client relationships across complex digital asset engagements

·    Contribute to the growth of the US audit and assurance practice in partnership with senior leadership

Executive Profile

·    CPA qualification

·    Current or recent experience as Audit Director, Assurance Director, Principal, Director of Audit, Director of Assurance or equivalent

·    Experience gained within a Big Four, national or mid-tier audit firm, or a specialist digital asset / crypto-native assurance practice

·    Direct experience delivering, managing and overseeing financial audit and assurance engagements for digital asset, cryptocurrency or blockchain-focused clients

·    Strong grounding in external audit, financial statements, disclosures and US GAAP reporting

·    Clear specialism in financial audit and assurance, rather than IT audit, internal audit, operational audit or risk-only work

·    Preference for candidates already working within dedicated digital asset audit teams, digital asset assurance teams or specialist crypto-focused practices

Candidates without direct experience in financial audit and assurance of digital asset clients within a professional services environment are unlikely to be relevant.

Market Context

Digital asset audit is becoming more visible, more technically demanding and more important to institutional participation.

This appointment supports the development of specialist audit capability across the US market and is intended for practitioners already operating in the sector, rather than broader auditors seeking to move into it for the first time.

The founding US team is being built with leadership experience drawn from both specialist digital asset assurance environments and leading global audit firms, creating a credible platform for experienced practitioners already working in this space.

RecruitBlock

RecruitBlock advises founders, CEOs, boards and investors on senior leadership appointments across digital assets, crypto and Web3. Our work in the US market includes audit, assurance, financial reporting, compliance and governance roles where institutional credibility, reporting quality and control architecture matter.

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Confidential Discussion

Paul Owen FCA is advising on the build-out of the US team and supporting these appointments. For individuals currently operating in digital asset financial audit and assurance, confidential discussions can be arranged to share further context.

We champion diversity, equity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require adjustments at any stage, we will support you confidentially.

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