LayerZero Labs - Controller

Vancouver, BC or New York City3mo ago

In Office Staff NA Cryptocurrency Fintech Controller CPA Team Management Reporting APAC Financial Reporting

Requirements

• 10–15+ years of experience in accounting, with a mix of public accounting and in-house leadership experience; CPA required • Strong expertise in US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls • Experience leading accounting in a multi-entity, high-growth environment • Deep experience with NetSuite and scaling close processes • Proven ability to build and manage high-performing teams • Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments • Strong judgment and ability to navigate complex transactions • Clear communicator who can explain accounting concepts to non-finance stakeholders • Experience at a high-growth tech, fintech, or crypto-native company • Exposure to digital asset accounting, token models, or on-chain activity • Experience leading audits and building accounting processes from scratch • Familiarity with global tax and compliance considerations

Responsibilities

• Own the Core Accounting Engine • Lead and continuously improve the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across all entities. • Own the general ledger, consolidation, and financial reporting under US GAAP. • Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and audit readiness of all financials. • Day-to-Day Accounting & Systems • Oversee AP, AR, payroll, and core accounting workflows across systems like NetSuite, Ramp, and payroll providers. • Drive automation and system improvements to increase efficiency and reduce risk. • Ensure subledgers and supporting schedules are clean and fully reconciled. • Crypto-Native Accounting & Complexity • Oversee accounting for token activity, including transfers, incentives, and intercompany flows. • Ensure alignment between on-chain activity and financial reporting. • Develop scalable policies for digital asset accounting in partnership with internal and external stakeholders. • Tax, Audit & Compliance • Own relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and external partners. • Lead annual audits, reviews, and compliance processes across jurisdictions. • Ensure accounting policies align with US GAAP and evolving regulatory requirements. • Build for Scale • Build for Scale • Design and implement scalable accounting processes, controls, and policies. • Identify risks, gaps, and inefficiencies — and proactively solve them. • Build and mentor a high-performing accounting team.