gauntlet - Accounting Lead

Remote - New York City - San Francisco - Los Angeles$120k - $140k+ Equity1w ago

Remote Staff NA Cryptocurrency Fintech Accountant Controller Financial Reporting Close Reporting Team Leadership Google Sheets Excel Xero CPA Ramp Mentoring Documentation Process Improvement

Requirements

• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience owning key aspects of the month-end close process • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting • Experience reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules • Strong understanding of revenue recognition and accrual accounting • Demonstrated ability to improve accounting processes and internal controls • High proficiency with Google Suite, Excel/Google Sheets, and accounting ERP systems (Xero preferred) • Interest in learning and supporting crypto-native accounting operations and digital asset accounting • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills • Strong attention to detail and ability to operate independently in a fast-moving environment • Experience with crypto, digital assets, blockchain technology, or fintech environments • CPA or active pursuit of CPA • Experience with Ramp and modern accounting systems • Prior experience mentoring or leading accounting staff

Responsibilities

• Month-End Close & Financial Reporting • Own and drive the monthly close process and reporting timeline • Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and prepaids • Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial statements • Maintain supporting schedules and audit-ready documentation • Assist with complex accounting analyses and technical accounting matters • Collaborate with the Accounting Lead on period-end digital asset accounting activities • Support accounting for on-chain transactions, wallets, and crypto-related operations • Revenue, Expenses & Accounting Operations • Oversee revenue accounting and revenue recognition schedules • Manage accounting for operating expenses and vendor activity • Review AP, AR, and employee expense workflows • Collaborate with the Controller on complex accounting transactions • Ensure proper accounting documentation, SOPs, and internal controls • Assist with maintenance and reconciliation of digital asset accounting records and supporting schedules • Partner with the Accounting Lead on crypto-related accounting analyses and reporting • Audit, Tax & Compliance • Serve as a primary accounting contact for external auditors • Prepare and review audit workpapers and support requests • Coordinate with external tax providers on compliance filings • Support regulatory and financial reporting requirements • Process Improvement & Controls • Maintain and enhance accounting policies and procedures • Identify automation opportunities and process improvements • Strengthen internal controls and documentation standards • Ensure accounting operations remain scalable as the company grows • Leadership & Collaboration • Provide day-to-day guidance to junior accounting team members • Review work prepared by accounting staff and ensure quality standards • Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Legal, People, and Leadership teams • Work closely with the Accounting Lead to coordinate traditional and crypto-native accounting processes • Help establish best practices across the accounting function

Benefits

• Remote first - work from anywhere in the US & CAN! • Regular in-person company retreats and cross-country "office visit" perk • 100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for employees • $1,000 WFH stipend • Monthly reimbursement for home internet, phone, and cellular data • Unlimited vacation • 100% paid parental leave of 12 weeks • Opportunity for incentive compensation • Please note at this time our hiring is reserved for potential employees who are able to work within the contiguous United States and Canada. Should you need alternative accommodations, please note that in your application. • The national pay range for this role is $120,000 - $140,000 base plus additional On Target Earnings potential by level and equity in the company. Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for a company of our size and industry, and are one part of many compensation, benefits and other reward opportunities we provide. Individual pay rate decisions are based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skill set, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company.