Blockstream

Accounting Manager, Global GL Operations

Blockstream • $130K — $150K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and CPA certification required.
  • 5-7 years of relevant accounting experience with U.S. GAAP compliance; cryptocurrency/fintech experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of SEC regulations and financial reporting standards.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets for SEC filings and disclosures.
  • Experience with ERP systems like NetSuite or similar.
  • Proven ability to implement new accounting standards and complex reporting processes.
  • Excellent analytical, project management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead month-end close process preparation and coordination.
  • Support monthly financial statement preparation and analysis.
  • Manage requests for tax compliance, statutory filings, and regulatory reporting.
  • Prepare and review monthly account reconciliations and financial statement fluctuation analyses.
  • Assist with foreign subsidiary consolidation and intercompany eliminations.
  • Coordinate with external auditors for PCAOB audits and blockchain reconciliations.
  • Support internal controls design and SOX compliance initiatives.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with matching.
  • Discretionary bonuses and equity options.
Full Job Description
We're seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our growing accounting & finance team during a transformative period and prepare for public market readiness. You'll play a key leadership role in preparing the company for public market compliance and overseeing the annual and quarterly consolidated financial audit process.

This position is ideal for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to be at the forefront of Bitcoin's mainstream adoption while building expertise in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency accounting landscape.

What You Will Be Doing (Responsibilities):
  • Lead the preparation, coordination, and review of the month-end close process.
  • Support the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements.
  • Manage accounting requests related to tax compliance, statutory filings, and regulatory reporting.
  • Prepare and review periodic financial statement fluctuation (flux) analyses on a month-over-month and quarter-over-quarter basis.
  • Prepare and review monthly general ledger account reconciliations.
  • Assist with the consolidation of foreign subsidiaries and intercompany eliminations.
  • Coordinate with external auditors in connection with PCAOB audits, including audit procedures related to Bitcoin custody controls and blockchain reconciliations.
  • Support the design, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of internal controls, including quarterly control compliance.
  • Support the preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with the U.S. GAAP.
  • Monitoring the new U.S. GAAP accounting pronouncements and support the implementation of applicable standards.
  • Support SOX compliance initiatives, CECL modeling, mergers and acquisitions, and debt and equity transactions.

What We Look For In You (Required Qualifications):
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and CPA certification required.
  • 5-7 years of relevant accounting experience with the U.S. GAAP experience, public accounting, and cryptocurrency/fintech a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of the U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, financial reporting standards, and memo creation.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets to support SEC filings and disclosure preparation.
  • Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
  • Proven ability to implement new accounting standards and complex reporting processes.
  • Excellent analytical, project management, and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves (Preferred Qualifications):
  • Big 4 or national firm experience with focus on financial services or technology clients.
  • Industry exposure with experience leading an accounting team and closing books on a timely basis.
  • Experience with multi-business unit companies and segment reporting
  • Previous SOX compliance experience.


Compensation & BenefitsThe salary range for this role is $130,000 - $150,000 USD, depending on skills and experience. In addition to base salary, full-time Blockstream employees receive: Target equity grants and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)).

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About Blockstream

Blockstream is a blockchain technology company that provides various solutions for the development and deployment of blockchain-based applications. The company's platform offers features such as sidechains, smart contracts, and digital asset issuance. Blockstream was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The company has partnerships with various organizations in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space, including Fidelity Investments and Square. Blockstream has also developed the Liquid Network, a sidechain-based settlement network for cryptocurrency exchanges and other financial institutions.
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Size
100 employees
Industry
Founded
2014

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