Accounting Lead

Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Own and drive the monthly close process and reporting timeline
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and prepaids
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial statements
• Maintain supporting schedules and audit-ready documentation
• Assist with complex accounting analyses and technical accounting matters
• Collaborate with the Accounting Lead on period-end digital asset accounting activities
• Support accounting for on-chain transactions, wallets, and crypto-related operations

Revenue, Expenses & Accounting Operations

• Oversee revenue accounting and revenue recognition schedules
• Manage accounting for operating expenses and vendor activity
• Review AP, AR, and employee expense workflows
• Collaborate with the Controller on complex accounting transactions
• Ensure proper accounting documentation, SOPs, and internal controls
• Assist with maintenance and reconciliation of digital asset accounting records and supporting schedules
• Partner with the Accounting Lead on crypto-related accounting analyses and reporting

Audit, Tax & Compliance

• Serve as a primary accounting contact for external auditors
• Prepare and review audit workpapers and support requests
• Coordinate with external tax providers on compliance filings
• Support regulatory and financial reporting requirements

Process Improvement & Controls

• Maintain and enhance accounting policies and procedures
• Identify automation opportunities and process improvements
• Strengthen internal controls and documentation standards
• Ensure accounting operations remain scalable as the company grows

Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide day-to-day guidance to junior accounting team members
• Review work prepared by accounting staff and ensure quality standards
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Legal, People, and Leadership teams
• Work closely with the Accounting Lead to coordinate traditional and crypto-native accounting processes
• Help establish best practices across the accounting function

Requirements

• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience owning key aspects of the month-end close process
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition and accrual accounting
• Demonstrated ability to improve accounting processes and internal controls
• High proficiency with Google Suite, Excel/Google Sheets, and accounting ERP systems (Xero preferred)
• Interest in learning and supporting crypto-native accounting operations and digital asset accounting
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to operate independently in a fast-moving environment

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with crypto, digital assets, blockchain technology, or fintech environments
• CPA or active pursuit of CPA
• Startup experience
• Experience with Ramp and modern accounting systems
• Prior experience mentoring or leading accounting staff