Director, Accounting Operations

Summary

Join Consensys, a leading blockchain and web3 software company, as their Director of Accounting Operations. You will play a crucial role in building and scaling the accounting infrastructure to support rapid growth. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, NetSuite integration, and process improvement. You will lead the monthly close process, manage resources, and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in public accounting or corporate accounting, ideally within a multinational company and preferably in a SaaS or software development business. Consensys offers a competitive salary and a dynamic, remote-friendly work environment.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in public accounting and/or in-house corporate accounting
• Experience working at multinational companies, with management of international transactions in multiple currencies
• Knowledge of US GAAP & controlling, preferably with an experience in a SaaS or software development business
• A Bachelor’s degree in business management, with a focus on finance, accounting or controlling, ideally coupled with a CPA/ACCA or equivalent degree
• Strong NetSuite implementation/integration experience
• Strong analytical skills
• Detail oriented and hands on
• Excellent math, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong Excel and G-Suite skills

Responsibilities

• Assist in all things accounting: lead the monthly close process, managing resources and timelines to ensure the timely and accurate preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations and analysis to support financial results
• Lead NetSuite integration efforts, must have a solid understanding of how systems operate in regard to existing and future integrations, and use this knowledge to develop, drive and create system improvements in accordance with business requirements
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting process
• Oversee the preparation of monthly and quarterly internal management reporting, focusing on delivering timely, accurate and meaningful information to stakeholders
• Partner with the international accounting function to complete intercompany reconciliations, FX consolidation
• Partner with operations teams to ensure record from user experience through to financial statements
• Act in a leadership role with respect to facilitating external audits with our Big 4 external audit firm
• Apply technical knowledge with respect to complex accounting transactions
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards

Preferred Qualifications

Basic understanding and passion for blockchain technology (industry experience preferred)

Benefits

• US pay range (not including bonus, equity or other benefits) $196,000 — $235,000 USD
• Remote-friendly