Director of Accounting

Summary

Join Offchain Labs, a leader in blockchain technology, as their Director of Accounting. You will build and lead the accounting department, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. This role requires extensive experience in accounting, particularly within the technology or crypto industry, and a CPA license. You will oversee various accounting functions, implement best practices, and mentor the Accounting Manager. Offchain Labs offers a remote-first work environment, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401k, and opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

• Accounting department builder at heart
• 10+ years experience with time spent at a Big 4 accounting firm
• 2+ years of recent experience at a technology or crypto company in a management position
• Prior experience leading a financial audit in partnership with external auditors
• CPA license holder
• Experience with multi-entity operations
• Strong proficiency in accounting software, financial planning tools and microsoft excel
• Great communicator with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized and tactical
• Ability to think strategically about department building and rolling out new processes
• Excited to roll up your sleeves and comfortable working in a fast-paced start-up environment, executing on multiple projects at any given time

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process and prepare and analyze financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flow
• Drive opportunities for process improvements and automation, optimize our accounting systems and tools, and lead the implementation of accounting best practices
• Ensure consistent implementation of accounting principles and procedures in compliance with US GAAP, staying up to date with FASB and SEC guidance, especially related to any digital asset policies
• Develop, implement and enforce financial controls and policies
• Oversee payroll, accounts payable, expense reimbursements, and accounts receivable
• Own digital asset reporting and reconciliations
• Provide support to the management team in making informed financial decisions
• Work with our tax partners to prepare and file tax documents and returns
• Manage and mentor our Accounting Manager

Preferred Qualifications

Experience or familiarity with digital asset accounting is highly preferred

Benefits

• Remote-first global workforce + soon to open NY office
• Annual company offsite (last year, Bahamas!)
• Opportunity for subsidized attendance to industry conferences
• Medical, dental & vision coverage (US + some other countries)
• 401k retirement plan + company match (US only)
• Home office set up / ergonomic equipment matching program