Senior Manager, Crypto Accounting
About the Role
You will own the general ledger integrity for all crypto-related entities and activities, including fungible tokens, NFTs, staking, and DeFi. You will lead the process of journal entries, reconciliations, and disclosures, driving the accuracy and completeness of crypto subledgers. You will develop GAAP/IFRS-aligned policies for digital assets, define accounting treatments for various crypto transactions like airdrops and staking rewards, and implement SOX-ready internal controls. Additionally, you will design reconciliation frameworks, evaluate and implement crypto accounting tools, coordinate audit support, monitor evolving regulations, and advise leadership on the accounting implications of new Web3 business models.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA or equivalent preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with 3+ years focused on Web3/crypto accounting at an exchange, crypto-native company, gaming/Web3 studio, or Big 4/Top-tier advisory serving crypto clients.
- People manager and clear communicator who is able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving, high-growth Web3 environment.
- Strong command of accounting for tokens/NFTs (recognition, measurement, impairment/fair value)
- Proven mastery of multi-chain wallet reconciliations, lot tracking, cost basis, gas/fee capitalization vs. expensing, and treatment of bridges/wrapped assets.
- Hands-on experience with crypto accounting software/subledgers and data tools; comfort partnering with engineers on APIs, data models, and ledger mappings.
- Solid understanding of AML/KYC and compliance considerations in crypto accounting workflows.
- Meticulous attention to detail; delivers accurate, audit-ready outputs under tight timelines.
Responsibilities
- Own general ledger integrity for all crypto-related entities and activities (fungible tokens, NFTs, staking/yield, validators, DeFi, wallets, custodians, exchanges).
- Lead the process of journal entries, reconciliations, and disclosures; drive accuracy and completeness of crypto subledgers feeding the GL.
- Develop GAAP/IFRS-aligned policies for recognition, measurement, impairment, derecognition, revenue, and gains/losses specific to tokens and NFTs.
- Define treatment for airdrops, mints/burns, token unlocks/vesting, chain fees/gas, royalties, staking rewards, validator incentives, and DeFi activity.
- Implement SOX-ready internal controls, safeguarding procedures, and access/approval workflows across wallets, custodians, and smart contracts.
- Design reconciliation frameworks to match on-chain activity (multiple chains/wallets) to off-chain records
- Embed AML/KYC considerations in accounting flows
- Evaluate and implement crypto accounting tools to support multi-chain, multi-entity at scale; define requirements, testing, and ongoing governance.
- Coordinate quarterly/annual audit support, including policy memos and technical accounting positions for tokens and NFTs.
- Monitor evolving standards and regulations impacting crypto (IFRS/GAAP, revenue recognition, fair value, impairment), and lead timely policy updates.
- Advise leadership on accounting implications of product/token design, tokenomics, and new Web3 business models.
Benefits
- Incentives in the Web3 Space
- Medical allowance
- Life allowance
- Transportation allowance