Accounting Manager, Global GL Operations

Blockstream•Menlo Park, CA

8d•$130,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Blockstream is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its growing accounting & finance team. This role is crucial during a transformative period as the company prepares for public market readiness. The Accounting Manager will play a key leadership role in ensuring 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.

Requirements

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.
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

Public accounting and cryptocurrency/fintech experience a plus.
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.

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.