About Uphold
Uphold is a financial technology company that believes on-chain services are the future of finance. It provides modern infrastructure for on-chain payments, banking and investments. Offering Consumer Services, Business Services and Institutional Trading, Uphold makes pioneering financial services easy and trusted for millions of customers in more than 140 countries.Uphold integrates with more than 30 trading venues, including centralized and decentralized exchanges, to deliver superior liquidity and optimal execution.
Uphold never loans out customer assets and is always 100% reserved. The company pioneered radical transparency and uniquely publishes its assets and liabilities every 30 seconds on a public website (https://uphold.com/en-us/transparency).Uphold strips away the complexity and lack of transparency to open up Web3 finance for everyone.To learn more about Uphold, please visit https://uphold.com.The Opportunity:Uphold is looking for a Senior Certified Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team in Portugal. This is a key role for the European Finance function, responsible for ensuring compliant and accurate accounting under IFRS, Portuguese GAAP, and US GAAP bridge reporting.The ideal candidate will have a Big 4 background and experience in auditing or preparing financial statements for regulated entities (financial services, fintech, or payments).You’ll work closely with both local accounting partners and Uphold’s global finance team, playing a key role in maintaining reliable financial information, strengthening internal controls, and helping build a scalable accounting framework that supports Uphold’s growth across Europe.What you'll be doing primarily:
- Take ownership of the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring all journal entries, reconciliations, and reports are completed accurately and on time.
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations for key accounts, investigating and resolving variances promptly.
- Work closely with local accounting partners and auditors to ensure statutory compliance and accurate financial statements under local GAAP and IFRS
- Prepare financial information and reports required by local regulators and authorities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
- Oversee and execute Accounts Payable (AP) activities, including vendor invoices, employee expenses, and payments, ensuring proper controls and documentation.
- Collaborate with the global Finance & Accounting team to align accounting data with group reporting and support consolidation.
- Partner with Engineering and Finance Operations to automate manual accounting tasks, improve accuracy, and streamline workflows.
- Support tax and compliance processes by preparing required information and ensuring deadlines are met.
- Participate in financial risk assessment and control reviews, maintaining strong internal control over accounting processes.
- Create and maintain clear documentation of accounting procedures and controls, ensuring standardization across entities.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives, suggesting better tools, automation, and best practices for the team.
- Uphold confidentiality and integrity in all financial and operational matters.
Required Qualifications:
- Certified Accountant (“Contabilista Certificado”) in Portugal.
- 8–10 years of experience, including Big 4 audit background (financial services clients preferred).
- Strong technical knowledge of Portuguese GAAP and solid understanding of IFRS.
- Proven experience managing month-end close, audits, and external accounting providers.
- Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and advanced Excel skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Good communication skills and a collaborative attitude.
- Fluent in English (Portuguese required).
What We Offer
- Innovation and Impact: Contribute to pioneering projects in a dynamic and challenging environment.
- Competitive Compensation: Stock options, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits on top of a competitive salary.
- Strong Company Culture: Thrive in a supportive, collegiate environment with values of integrity, teamwork, accountability, and excellence.
- Global Collaboration: Participate in regular updates, strategy sessions, and networking opportunities across the group.
- Development Opportunities: Access training and mentorship programs.
- Flexibility: Enjoy options to work from home, other locations, or adjust your hours.
- Inclusive Environment: Value and respect diverse perspectives.
Our Benefits
- Annual bonus program based on individual, team and company performance.
- Home office stipend for a productive setup.
- Generous PTO, healthcare, and employee assistance programs.
- Engaging events and celebrations.
- Well-stocked office kitchen with a foodie culture.
Join us to grow, innovate, and contribute meaningfully. Be part of our talented team!Visit our careers page for more exciting opportunities, if this role isn’t the perfect fit.EEOC EmployerWe're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, and any other protected classes. Difference makes us stronger and better - together.
