Senior Tax Accountant – Digital Assets & Blockchain (Part-Time Equity Cofounder)

Launch Legends•Cheyenne, WY

17h•Remote

About The Position

Autheo is pioneering a unified Layer-0 OS and integrated Layer-1 blockchain with decentralized compute, storage, identity, and AI capabilities — creating new paradigms for digital asset accounting, token economics, and global tax compliance in decentralized infrastructure. As a part-time Senior Tax Accountant in an equity-based cofounder role, you will build and lead the tax and accounting function for Autheo’s digital asset activities, DePIN operations, token launches, and enterprise on-chain integrations. You will establish scalable processes for high-volume blockchain transactions, ensure compliance with evolving IRS, GAAP/IFRS, and international standards, and help define best practices in one of the most innovative areas of Web3 and fintech. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape tax strategy from the ground up in a fast-moving blockchain project with real traction and ambitious roadmap.

Requirements

CPA certification and/or an advanced degree in Accounting or Taxation (Enrolled Agent (EA) credential is also highly valued).
6+ years of progressive tax accounting experience, with strong hands-on work in ASC 740 tax provisions, corporate tax compliance, book-to-tax differences, and financial reporting support for management and auditors.
Genuine interest in cryptocurrency, digital assets, and blockchain technology, combined with a proven ability to rapidly master complex and evolving regulatory/technical domains.
Proficiency with tax software, ERP systems, advanced Excel, and data analysis tools; comfortable learning and implementing crypto-specific accounting platforms and blockchain analytics tools.
Exceptional analytical rigor, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability in ambiguous or rapidly changing environments.
Strong communication skills — able to translate complex tax concepts clearly for non-tax technical teams (engineers, product, leadership).
Self-starter with ownership mentality; comfortable delivering high-quality, audit-ready work in a part-time equity cofounder role.
Passion for blockchain innovation and helping shape responsible, forward-thinking tax and accounting practices in Web3.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with cryptocurrency or digital asset taxation (wallets, exchanges, staking, DeFi protocols, NFTs, tokenomics) or equivalent complex transaction accounting in fintech/innovative industries.
Experience at a crypto-native company, blockchain protocol/project, DeFi platform, or Big 4/mid-tier firm with a crypto or digital assets client practice.
International tax expertise (BEPS Pillar II, transfer pricing, cross-border structures, VAT/GST) relevant to global blockchain and decentralized operations.
Familiarity with Layer-1 protocols, token economics, or DePIN models.
Experience building or scaling a tax function in a startup or high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

Lead domestic and international tax compliance for digital assets, including income recognition, capital gains, staking rewards, liquidity provision, token distributions, and VAT/GST implications of blockchain transactions.
Prepare and review ASC 740 tax provisions, workpapers, and financial reporting for crypto-related activities, with emphasis on fair value measurement, revenue recognition, and digital asset classification under GAAP/IFRS.
Manage tax return preparation and review, extensions, estimated tax payments, and responses to IRS or state notices as the company scales.
Develop tax-efficient structures and strategies for token launches, DePIN incentive programs, cross-border operations, and global decentralized networks.
Advise on transfer pricing, permanent establishment risks, and international tax considerations relevant to blockchain infrastructure and DeFi activities.
Identify and support R&D tax credits and incentives tied to blockchain, AI, and decentralized technology development.
Design and implement robust accounting processes and internal controls for on-chain transactions, wallet activity, smart contracts, and oracle data.
Integrate blockchain analytics and crypto accounting tools with core financial systems for accurate, real-time reconciliation and reporting.
Drive month-end close, financial statement preparation, audit readiness, and clean digital asset ledger management.
Partner closely with legal, finance, engineering, product, and leadership teams to evaluate tax implications of new features, business models, and tokenomics.
Monitor evolving global crypto, DeFi, and Web3 tax regulations and provide proactive guidance to the organization.
Contribute to internal knowledge-building and external thought leadership on blockchain taxation topics.